Not many models can credit their success to anthropomorphic hamsters with an eclectic playlist, but that’s exactly what has happened with the Kia Soul. Kias, for once, are actually kinda cool. Introduced as a 2010 model, the Soul sells almost as well as the Kia Sorento. That would be like the Scion xB landing in the number two spot for Toyota, right after the Camry.
Although the Soul has been on the market for only two years, Kia saw fit to refresh it for 2012. Aesthetic changes include new side mirrors with turn signals, plus a sculpted hood, revised head and taillights and new bumpers. The center vent on the front bumper now shares visual cues with the Optima sedan. Overall length has grown by a smidge, by 0.6 in., but all other dimensions remain. Three trims are available—Soul, Soul+ and Soul! (Soul Sport has been dropped)—of which the premium Soul! comes with projector headlights with LED lighting and LED taillights.
The interior also sees a few tweaks. A tilt and telescoping steering wheel is now standard, as is Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-start Assist Control and additional sound insulation. The center stack and shifter area have been polished, and a new 4.3-in. UVO voice-activated touchscreen system (powered by Microsoft) is now standard on the Soul!, as is a 350-watt 7-speaker Infinity sound system, which is optional on the Soul+. (more)
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