El Kia Soul es un SUV crossover subcompacto fabricado y comercializado en todo el mundo por Kia . [1]
Kia Soul | |
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Descripción general | |
Fabricante | Kia |
Producción | 2008-presente |
Carrocería y chasis | |
Clase | SUV crossover subcompacto |
Tipo de cuerpo | SUV de 5 puertas |
Diseño | Motor delantero, tracción delantera |
Diseñado en el centro de diseño de Kia en California , el Soul debutó en el Salón del Automóvil de París de 2008 y se fabrica en Corea del Sur. Desde 2014, Kia ha comercializado una variante eléctrica como Soul EV en América del Norte y Central, así como en Europa.
Primera generación (AM; 2008)
Primera generación (AM) | |
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Descripción general | |
Producción | 2008-2013 |
Años modelo | 2009-2013 (Asia) 2010-2013 (otros mercados) |
Montaje |
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Diseñador | Mike Torpey (2005) |
Carrocería y chasis | |
Plataforma | Hyundai-Kia PB |
Relacionados | |
Tren motriz | |
Motor | |
Transmisión |
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Dimensiones | |
Distancia entre ejes | 2.550 mm (100,4 pulgadas) |
Largo | 4.105 mm (161,6 pulgadas) (2009-2011) 4.120 mm (162,2 pulgadas) (2012-2013) |
Ancho | 1.785 mm (70,3 pulgadas) |
Altura | 1.610 mm (63,4 pulgadas) |
Peso en vacío | 1.170–1.336 kg (2.579–2.945 libras) |
El concepto Soul fue diseñado por Mike Torpey a principios de 2005. Como nuevo miembro del equipo de diseño de Kia en Irvine, California, Torpey fue enviado a Kia Corea para pensar en un nuevo vehículo. Después de ver un documental de televisión sobre los jabalíes y conocer su importancia en la cultura coreana, Torpey dibujó una caricatura de un jabalí con una mochila. El New York Times informó que "la actitud de fuerza y capacidad del jabalí era la imagen que [Torpey] quería para un nuevo modelo dirigido a los jóvenes urbanos de moda". [3]
Según Automotive News, el Soul había sido criticado por un interior "pegajoso" y una conducción dura. [4] Tanto la calidad de conducción como el interior se mejoraron durante el primer año de producción. [ cita requerida ]
Características
El interior cuenta con dos asientos delanteros tipo butaca y un asiento trasero plegable plano que se puede ajustar para priorizar el volumen de pasajeros o carga. [5]
La primera generación se comercializó con un sistema estéreo de seis bocinas que incluye un reproductor de CD, un puerto USB para conexión de iPod y Sirius Satellite Radio . Las características adicionales disponibles para la actualización incluyen parlantes adicionales, controles de audio montados en el volante y Bluetooth para conectividad manos libres. [6]
Las opciones incluían ediciones especiales temáticas, así como llantas de aleación de 18 pulgadas, control de crucero, volante forrado en cuero, franjas de carreras, gráficos de "dragón" y " pata de gallo " e indicadores de giro LED . [6]
Para 2011, el Kia Soul se actualizó con manijas de puerta extraíbles más convencionales, molduras interiores metálicas estándar, grupo de instrumentos rediseñado, funda de cambio de cuero y control remoto y llave integrados plegables estilo navaja, con una llave inteligente opcional disponible en el Exclaim. ("!") podar.
Para el año modelo 2012, el Soul recibió un estilo exterior e interior revisado y nuevos trenes motrices. En Norteamérica, el motor actualizado de 1.6 litros, con inyección directa, genera 138 hp / 123 lb-ft; el motor de 2.0 litros genera 164 hp / 148 lb-pie de torsión. El 1.6 ahora entrega 25-26 mpg en ciudad y 30-31 en la carretera. El 2.0 devuelve 23-24 en la ciudad y 28-29 en la carretera. [7] Las nuevas características incluyen navegación, infoentretenimiento UVO, asientos de cuero y con calefacción y control de clima automático. [8]
Como parte de las actualizaciones de 2012, los modelos europeos fueron equipados con nuevos motores 1.6 litros de gasolina GDI o 1.6 CRDi diésel, los cuales se pueden especificar con una caja de cambios automática o una nueva caja de cambios manual de seis velocidades, reemplazando la unidad de cinco velocidades en la versión antigua. Como resultado, la gasolina ofrece un aumento de potencia de 14 CV en comparación con su predecesora, al tiempo que ofrece una mayor economía de combustible. El diésel 1.6 CRDi modificado rinde 57,6 mpg y ha reducido sus emisiones de CO 2 de 138 g / km a 129 g / km, lo que es especialmente importante para el mercado europeo, donde los impuestos se basan en las emisiones de carbono. [9]
El 2013 North American Kia Soul recibió actualizaciones que incluyen 3 nuevos colores, un capó abultado, parrilla revisada con detalles en cromo negro, luces traseras LED rojas, intermitentes delanteros LED ámbar debajo de los faros y luces LED blancas debajo de los intermitentes delanteros. Las insignias exteriores de Kia ahora se volvieron lisas en lugar de letras en relieve. En el interior, los controles de audio se trasladaron al volante y Bluetooth se convirtió en estándar en toda la gama. Los adornos superiores incluían espejos eléctricos plegables con calefacción con repetidores de señal de giro. La pantalla central del sistema de sonido era anteriormente LED rojo y se revisó para incluir una gama de colores completa. El Kia Soul será un mini SUV después de 2013 en su segunda generación, el Kia Track'ster sucederá al Kia Soul de primera generación.
Ediciones especiales
- Kia Soul Denim (2010)
El Denim es una versión limitada (1200 unidades) del 2010 Kia Soul Soul + para el mercado estadounidense. Apareciendo en junio de 2009, presenta una carrocería de color azul con franjas de carreras blancas, espejos laterales pintados de blanco y llantas de aleación blancas de 18 pulgadas. [10] [11]
- Kia Soul Dragon (2010)
La edición Shadow Dragon se basa en la línea de acabado Soul y se limitó a unas 1900 unidades. Los detalles exteriores incluyen pintura negra sombra con gráficos de dragón negro mate en el capó y el portón trasero, inserciones de parachoques negro brillante, un alerón trasero del color de la carrocería y llantas de aleación negras de 18 pulgadas. El interior cuenta con asientos tapizados en cuero negro con calefacción. MSRP para Shadow Dragon Soul comienza en $ 18,195 con una transmisión manual de cinco velocidades o $ 19,195 con la transmisión automática de cuatro velocidades disponible. [12]
- El Kia Soul Tiger (2010)
El Soul White Tiger Special Edition viene con características como Clear White con gráficos exteriores en gris, parachoques del color de la carrocería, alerón trasero deportivo, llantas de aleación negras de 18 pulgadas, rejillas de ventilación negras con repetidor de marcador lateral, aplique de parachoques trasero, puerta de combustible de aleación, negro Tapicería de asientos de cuero, asientos delanteros con calefacción, volante y perilla de cambios forrados en cuero, botón de arranque con llave inteligente, placas de umbral iluminadas, control de clima automático y luces antiniebla delanteras.
- Soul Flex (2010)
Kia presentó el Soul Flex en el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de São Paulo 2010. El Soul Flex es el primer vehículo coreano de combustible flexible capaz de funcionar con cualquier mezcla, desde gasolina E20-E25 (mezcla brasileña obligatoria) hasta E100 (etanol puro). El nuevo Soul Flex ofrece una mejora del 44% en la eficiencia del combustible en comparación con el modelo de gasolina existente, así como una potencia y un par superiores. [13]
Tren motriz
La versión norteamericana del Soul estuvo disponible inicialmente en 2010 y 2011 con uno de los dos motores de gasolina de cuatro cilindros en línea. El modelo base está propulsado por una unidad de 1.6 litros que produce 122 bhp (91 kW) y se acopla exclusivamente con una transmisión manual de cinco velocidades . [14] Los modelos más altos cuentan con una unidad de 2.0 litros que produce 142 bhp (106 kW) conectada a una transmisión manual estándar de cinco velocidades con una automática de cuatro velocidades disponible como una opción independiente. [15] En los modelos europeos se ofrece un motor diésel de 1.6 litros que produce 126 bhp (94 kW) y 260 N (m (192 lb )ft) en los modelos europeos en lugar del 2.0 litros de gasolina, acoplado a una caja de cambios manual de cinco velocidades.
Para el modelo 2012, el Soul recibió dos nuevas transmisiones y un nuevo motor: la transmisión manual de 6 velocidades y la automática de 6 velocidades reemplazaron las opciones anteriores, y el nuevo motor Nu de 2.0 litros reemplazó al antiguo motor Beta; el motor Gamma de 1.6 litros se mantuvo como la elección del modelo base. El Gamma 1.6 obtiene una nueva sincronización de válvulas variable dual (128 HP) y, en algunos países, obtiene un sistema de combustible de inyección directa. [dieciséis]
Modelo | Años | Transmisión | Potencia @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) (oficial) | Velocidad máxima |
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1.6 Gamma II MPi | 2008-2011 | Manual de 5 velocidades Automática de 4 velocidades | 126 PS (93 kW; 124 caballos de fuerza) @ 6.300 rpm | 15,9 kg · m (156 N · m; 115 libras · pie · pie) a 4200 rpm | 11,0 s (manual) | 177 km / h (110 mph) (manual) 162 km / h (101 mph) (automático) |
2012-2013 | Manual de 6 velocidades Automática de 6 velocidades | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 caballos de fuerza) a 6.300 rpm | 16 kg⋅m (157 N⋅m; 116 librasfft) a 4.850 rpm | |||
1.6 Gamma II GDi | 2012-2013 | Manual de 6 velocidades Automática de 6 velocidades | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 caballos de fuerza) a 6.300 rpm | 17 kg⋅m (167 N⋅m; 123 librasfft) a 4.850 rpm | 10,4 s (manual) 10,9 s (automático) | 180 km / h (112 mph) |
2.0 Beta II | 2008-2011 | Manual de 5 velocidades Automática de 4 velocidades | 142 PS (104 kW; 140 caballos de fuerza) a 6.000 rpm | 19 kg⋅m (186 N⋅m; 137 librasf⋅ft) a 4.600 rpm | ||
2,0 Nu MPi | 2012-2013 | Manual de 6 velocidades | 166 PS (122 kW; 164 caballos de fuerza) a 6.500 rpm | 20,5 kg⋅m (201 N⋅m; 148 librasfft) a 4.800 rpm | ||
1.6 U II CRDi | 2008-2011 | Manual de 5 velocidades Automática de 4 velocidades | 128 PS (94 kW; 126 caballos de fuerza) a 4.000 rpm | 26,5 kg⋅m (260 N⋅m; 192 librasf⋅ft) a 1.900-2.750 rpm | 11,3 s (manual) 11,9 s (automático) | 182 km / h (113 mph) (manual) 176 km / h (109 mph) (automático) |
2011-2013 | Manual de 6 velocidades Automática de 6 velocidades | 10,7 s (manual) 11,7 s (automático) | 180 km / h (112 mph) (manual) 177 km / h (110 mph) (automático) |
Seguridad
Kia Soul obtuvo una calificación máxima de seguridad de cinco estrellas de Euro NCAP . [17] [Se necesita cita completa ] En 2009, según Euro NCAP , la calificación de seguridad de cinco estrellas coloca al Kia Soul entre los autos familiares del segmento B más seguros del mundo. [18] El Soul recibió la calificación máxima de seguridad de cinco estrellas por el Programa de Evaluación de Autos Nuevos de Australasia (ANCAP), pero solo en la versión de Nueva Zelanda. Las versiones australianas obtienen 4 de 5 estrellas.
Puntuaciones IIHS [19] | |
Desplazamiento frontal de superposición moderada | Bien |
Desplazamiento frontal de superposición pequeña | Pobre |
Impacto lateral | Bien |
Resistencia del techo | Bien |
Reposacabezas y asientos | Bien |
Resultados de la prueba Euro NCAP para una variante de hatchback de 5 puertas con LHD en un registro de 2009:
Prueba | Puntos | % |
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General: | ||
Ocupante adulto: | 31,2 | 75% |
Niño ocupante: | 42 | 86% |
Peatonal: | 13,9 | 39% |
Asistencia de seguridad: | 6 | 86% |
Conceptos
Concepto Kia Soul Diva
Concepto Kia Soul Burner
Concepto Kia Eco-Soul
Concepto de Kia Soul'ster en el Salón de Montreal 2010
- Kia Soul Concept (2006)
Concepto Kia Soul | |
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Carrocería y chasis | |
Clase | SUV crossover subcompacto |
Tipo de cuerpo | SUV de 5 puertas |
Diseño | Motor delantero, tracción delantera |
Relacionados | Kia Mesa |
Tren motriz | |
Motor | 2,0 L I4 |
Transmisión | Automática de 5 velocidades |
El diseño se basó en el concepto Kia Mesa y se presentó inicialmente como un crossover compacto con un estilo de carrocería SUV de 5 puertas con 5 asientos y puertas suicidas . Incluía un motor 2.0 L I4 , transmisión automática de 5 velocidades con capacidad de cambio manual y control de crucero adaptativo .
El vehículo fue presentado en el Auto Show Internacional de América del Norte de 2006 en Detroit, Michigan. [21]
By late 2008, Kia announced it would put the car into production as a 2009 model.[22]
- Kia Soul Burner, Diva, Searcher (2008)
The Kia Soul Burner, Diva, and Searcher are concept vehicles, created by Kia's European design team, under the guidance of Kia's Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.[23]
The Soul Diva was created as a fashion accessory for a style-conscious young-at-heart woman, who regards her car to be as important as her entire outfit. It included a white, gold and black color scheme, full-length tinted glass panoramic roof, glossy black imitation leather, using 'quilted' stitching and trimmed to look like sofas, and black long-pile 'Pony-hide' carpet.
The Soul Burner was described as the 'bad boy' of Soul concepts.[citation needed] It included a solid roof panel and no roof rails, 245/40R19 tires, 4 bucket seats,[24] and L-shaped day-light LED driving lamps around the outer edges. At the rear, two vertical exhaust pipes were placed at the extremes of the bumper.
Kia's Soul Searcher was designed to capture the spirit of Korean and Far Eastern culture, with a focus on achieving personal inner peace and creating a calm cocoon for the occupants. It included an old leather finish on the bonnet, powered folding roof, tailgate panel, dashboard, door panels and steering wheel rim, plus gray-beige felt floor and seats.
The Soul Hamstar Edition, introduced in 2011, featured body colored bumpers, rear sport spoiler, black 18-inch wheels, black fender vents w/side marker repeater, rear bumper applique, matte alloy fuel door, hamstar exterior graphics, black leather seating, heated seats, hamstar edition floor mats, smart key push button starting, automatic climate control, fog lights, and leather steering wheel and shift knob.
The vehicles were unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.[25] The Soul Burner later appeared at the 2008 SEMA show.[26]
- Kia Soul Hybrid (2008)
The Soul Hybrid/Eco-Soul is a concept vehicle with Gamma 1.6L gasoline engine, an electric motor rated 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) and 105 N⋅m (77 lbf⋅ft), continuously variable transmission, ISG (Idle Stop&Go), regenerative braking.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show[27][28] and later at Auto Shanghai [29] and later at the Canadian International Auto Show.
- Kia Soul'ster Concept (2009)
The Soul'ster is a concept vehicle which is a subcompact crossover SUV with a 2-door, 4-seater cabriolet SUV body styling with an open roof over the rear seats. It includes dual chrome exhaust, polished aluminum exhaust tips featuring carbon-fiber interior sleeves, and 19-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. It is similar to the Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 NAIAS.
The production version includes a choice of 1.6L I4 rated at 120 hp (89 kW) with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 2.0L I4 rated at 120 hp (89 kW) with a 5-speed manual transmission.[30] It went on sale in 2010.[31]
Marketing
After the Soul's release, Kia USA launched commercials in a campaign titled "A new way to roll", created by Los Angeles-based ad agency David&Goliath,[32] and featuring city streets with animated hamsters on stationary hamster wheels. The commercials have attracted popularity on video-sharing sites[33] and were awarded "Automotive Ad of the Year" at the Nielsen Automotive Advertising Awards.[34]
Featured songs include "Do What You Do" by Marz, "Fort Knox" by Goldfish, "Junkyard" by The Potbelleez, "colors" by Calvin Harris, "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" by Black Sheep, "Applause" by Lady Gaga and, during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO.
A 2013 Soul commercial, released August 2012, featured the song "In My Mind (Axwell Remix)" by Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl and Georgi Kay[35] with hamsters at an 18th-century opera house to the song.
In October 2011, the Kia Soul Hamsters were inducted into the Madison Avenue Walk of Fame, advertising industry's equivalent of Hollywood and Vine.[citation needed] As of 2011, Kia is also the only car manufacturer to be inducted. From 2010 to 2012, Kia released a series of commercials for the Soul featuring professional golfer Michelle Wie.[36][37]
As an April Fool's Day joke, Kia published a press release on a new environmentally friendly concept based on the Soul in 2010, called the Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line. The concept used sensors on the bumpers and retractable panels to harness the flow of wind.[38]
Reviews and awards
The Kia Soul earned a red dot design award in 2009.[39] In a Popular Mechanics comparison, the Kia Soul surpassed the Nissan Cube and the Scion xB.[40] Fifth Gear gave it a 4/5 rating,[41] as did The Times[42] and WhatCar?.[43] Kia Soul was named to the Kelley Blue Book's '5 Great Deals' List,[44] and recognized by the Texas Auto Writers Association as 'Best Value'.[45]
The Kia Soul was recognized on 'Coolest New Cars Under US $18,000' List by Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com in 2009.[46] The Kia Soul'ster was also awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year[47] and named to 'Top 10 Back-to-School Cars' List by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.[48] Kia Soul was named "Best Car 2009" by the Chilean daily newspaper La Tercera, and Kia Motors Chile was also selected as "Best Maker of the Year 2009" in Chile.[49]
The Soul's residual value after three years was valued at 56 percent of the original value to take the top place in its segment in the Automotive Lease Guide's latest report. It surpassed the Nissan Cube and the Scion xB.[50]
In 2010, the Kia Soul Named to Time's 'Most Exciting Cars of 2010' List.[51] Also that year, the car was named one of '10 Great And Safe Rides For Teens' by Autoweek magazine,[52] and was given the '2010 Automotive Excellence Award' By Popular Mechanics.[53] In 2010, Kia Soul was named 'Small Car of the Year' by FAMA Magazine[54] and 'Best Hatchback of 2010' by Cars.com.[55] Edmunds.com named Kia Soul as one of the “Top Recommended” Vehicles for 2010.[56]
Segunda generación (PS; 2013)
Second generation (PS) | |
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Production | 2013–2019 |
Model years | 2014–2019 |
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Designer | Peter Schreyer |
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Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
Length | 4,140 mm (163.0 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,264–1,426 kg (2,787–3,144 lb) |
Unveiled at the 2013 New York[57] and Frankfurt auto shows,[58] the second generation Soul is based on Kia's Track'ster concept,[citation needed] and offers an increase in torsional rigidity of 28.7%, wheelbase increased to 2,570 mm (101.2 in), width increased to 1,800 mm (70.9 in) and the same overall height of 1,600 mm (63.0 in). The redesign features a wraparound greenhouse, high-mounted tail lights, large trapezoidal lower air intake and "floating" body color panel set into the liftgate.
The U.S. model went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle, and early models included a choice of 1.6 liter Gamma GDI or 2.0 liter Nu GDI engines, mated to 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Trim levels included base, + (Plus), and ! (Exclaim) models.[59]
The European model was set to go on sale in early 2014, with UK launch in Spring 2014. Early models include a choice of 1.6 liter GDi gasoline or CRDi diesel engines (from the previous generation Kia Soul), six-speed manual or automatic transmission, three different roof colors (black, white, and red), a choice of 11 body colors. Korean market models received the same two engines, with the 2.0 liter gasoline engine currently reserved for North American buyers.
Overview
The second-generation Kia Soul shares its platform with the second generation Kia Cee'd hatchback. Sixty six percent of the chassis utilizes either Ultra High Strength Steel (35 percent) or High Strength Steel (31 percent). The front subframe uses four bushings (the first generation has none) and the shock absorbers on the rear torsion beam axle are now mounted vertically allowing for more suspension travel.
- Kia Track'ster concept (2012)
This is a 3-door concept subcompact crossover SUV which presaged the second generation Soul. It is now having a subcompact crossover SUV-like styling and it abandons the compact crossover SUV-like styling, it has custom 19-inch wheels designed by Kia's California design team and HRE, 14-inch Brembo vented and cross-drilled front disc brakes with six-piston calipers, 13.6-inch rear brake discs with four-piston calipers, angled roof accented with Inferno Orange, lengthened front door with smooth billet push-style handles, carbon fiber lower side valances in Inferno Orange and incorporate functional rear-brake cooling ducts, back hatch incorporates a horizontal Inferno Orange "backpack" panel five inches wider than a production Soul, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 250 hp (186 kW; 253 PS), electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system, short-throw six-speed manual transmission with a stubby spherical shift lever, Inferno Orange suede-covered racing seats, Granite Gray leather upholstery, Granite Gray suede wraps the sport steering wheel and door panels, red-glowing nacelles, rear seats removed and replaced with a fully integrated equipment tray and spare-tire well, paneled bins in Inferno Orange behind seats, custom rear strut brace incorporates a quick-release handle to allow for fast wheel changes.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.[60]
- Facelift (2017)
For model year 2017, Kia Soul underwent a facelift. Included in the changes are some minor body trim changes, new paint colors, and new headlight options.[61] The biggest change comes at the top trim level, in which the old 2.0-liter Nu engine is replaced by the 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine, which adds 40 hp (30 kW) and 45 lb⋅ft (61 N⋅m) of torque over the outgoing model.[62] The engine is mated to a 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission, replacing the 6-speed automatic. The powertrain change resulted in the car being one of the fastest in its class.[63]
In 2018, reports linked a large number of fires to the Kia Soul in the United States.[64][65] The Center for Auto Safety subsequently demanded Kia recall all Kia Souls from 2010 through 2015 for fire hazard.[66][67] Kia initiated a voluntary recall for fire risk on January 11, 2019, but the Kia Soul was not included in the recall.[68]
Facelift (2017)
Facelift (2017)
Special editions
- "Red Line" edition (2014–)
It is a limited (2000 units) version of 2014 Kia Soul Plus with white body color, body kit with red accents, redesigned grille, front and rear fascias, and side skirts; custom 18-inch alloy wheels, 2.0-liter gasoline direct injected (GDI) four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission, black cloth seats with red stitching, leather steering wheel, black-leather dash hood with red stitching, black carpeted floor mats with red piping, sport pedals; shift knob ring, air vent ring, dash speakers and console tray trim in red.[69]
- Kia Soul EV (2015)
In 2013, Kia started testing prototype versions of a Soul electric vehicle. In November 2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and it would go on sale in 2014. The Soul EV would be based on the second generation Kia Soul. Powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over 120 mi (190 km) and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC via a CHAdeMO connection.[70] Its motor is rated at 109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS) and 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) of torque.[71]
The vehicle was first showcased at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014[72] where Kia said the Soul EV will be offered in California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. Kia is targeting regions with the largest EV markets and infrastructure, and plans to offer the Soul EV in other markets in the near future.[73]
- Kia Soul Autonomous Vehicle (2016)
Kia demonstrated their upcoming "Drive Wise" sub-brand at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show with a Kia Soul EV modified with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology.[74]
Powertrain
Model | Years | Transmission | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official) | Top Speed |
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Petrol | ||||||
1.6 Gamma II MPi | 2013–2019 | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic | 124 PS (91 kW; 122 hp) @ 6,300 rpm | 15.9 kg⋅m (156 N⋅m; 115 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm | ||
1.6 Gamma II GDi | 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) @ 6,300 rpm | 16.4 kg⋅m (161 N⋅m; 119 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm | 11.0s (Manual) | 185 km/h (115 mph) (Manual) | ||
1.6 Gamma II T-GDi | 2016–2019 | 7-speed dual clutch | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 26.5 kg⋅m (260 N⋅m; 192 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500-4,500 rpm | 7.8s | 196 km/h (122 mph) |
2.0 Nu MPi | 2013–2019 | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic | 153 PS (113 kW; 151 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 19 kg⋅m (186 N⋅m; 137 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm | ||
2.0 Nu GDi | 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @ 6,500 rpm | 20.5 kg⋅m (201 N⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm | ||||
Diesel | ||||||
1.6 U II CRDi | 2013–2014 | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic | 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 26.5 kg⋅m (260 N⋅m; 192 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,750 rpm | 11.2s (Manual) 12.2s (Automatic) | 180 km/h (112 mph) (Manual) 177 km/h (110 mph) (Automatic) |
2014–2019 | 6-speed manual 7-speed dual clutch | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 30.6 kg⋅m (300 N⋅m; 221 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm | 11.2s (Manual) 11.1s (DCT) | 180 km/h (112 mph) (Manual) 182 km/h (113 mph) (DCT) |
Safety
IIHS scores[19] | |
Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver side – 2015–2019 | Good |
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver side – 2015–2019 | Acceptable |
Side impact | Good |
Roof strength | Good |
Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2014 registration:
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 28.6 | 75% |
Child occupant: | 40.7 | 82% |
Pedestrian: | 21.3 | 59% |
Safety assist: | 7.3 | 56% |
Marketing
Kia Motors once again teamed up with David&Goliath to promote the Soul using anthropomorphic hamster characters. The most recent commercial was for the Turbo model, featuring the Motörhead song "Ace of Spades".[76]
Awards
The Soul won the 2014 Red Dot Award for Passenger Car Design[77] and the iF Design Award for Discipline: Product in 2014 and Discipline: Communication in 2016.[78][79]
Tercera generación (SK3; 2019)
Third generation (SK3) | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2019–present |
Model years | 2020–present |
Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (Gwangju Plant) |
Powertrain | |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
Length | 4,195 mm (165.2 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,270–1,375 kg (2,800–3,031 lb) |
On November 21, 2018, Kia Motors released teaser pictures of the new Soul. In addition, it was confirmed that the Soul will be offered with a 2.0 L I4 or a 1.6 L turbo-four engine. A rugged X-Line trim will also be added to the Soul's trim options.[81] According to Kia, this version of the Soul will have two options for four-cylinder engines. There is a turbocharged 1.6 liter engine and a naturally aspirated 2.0 liter engine.[82] It will be both a gasoline model and an electric vehicle, with a "toughened chassis" for accidents.[83] Unlike earlier models, it has thin lights as headlights, with the large grille remaining.[84]
Kia Motors unveiled the third generation Soul and Soul EV (e-Soul in some markets, codenamed SK3) at the 2018 LA Auto Show. The 2020 Soul and Soul EV are slated for release in North America in the second quarter of 2019.[85] In the US, Kia postponed the launch of the Soul EV to 2021. The Kia Soul now shares a platform with the Hyundai Kona.[82]
The Soul EV is the only version sold in Europe.[86] Distinguished with the name "Soul Booster,"[83] the 2020 Kia Soul shares a 64-kWh battery pack and powertrain with the Niro.[87]
Engines
Model | Years | Type/code | Transmission | Power | Torque |
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1.6 Gamma II MPi | 2019–present | 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 | 6-speed automatic | 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ 6,300 rpm | 15.3 kg⋅m (150 N⋅m; 111 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm |
2.0 Nu MPi | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 | 6-speed manual CVT | 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) @ 6,200 rpm | 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm | |
1.6 Gamma II T-GDi | 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) Turbo I4 | 7-speed DCT | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500-4,500 rpm | |
electric | e-Soul | direct drive | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) | 40.3 kg⋅m (395 N⋅m; 291 lbf⋅ft) |
Marketing
Kia Motors collaborated with K-pop singer Hyolyn to promote the Soul.[88]
Safety
IIHS scores[19] | |
Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver side | Good |
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver side | Good |
Side impact | Good |
Roof strength | Good |
Ventas
As of 2015, Kia has produced over a million units of the Soul.[89] In the United States, over 100,000 units have been sold each year from 2011 to 2018, becoming the best-selling subcompact car ahead of the Nissan Versa.
Calendar year | United States[90] | Canada[91] | Global |
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2009 | 31,621 | 8,489 | |
2010 | 67,110 | 9,857 | |
2011 | 102,267 | 11,651 | |
2012 | 115,778 | 7,560 | |
2013 | 118,079 | 7,618 | |
2014 | 145,316 | 9,944[92] | |
2015 | 147,133 | 13,335[93] | 203,518[94] |
2016 | 145,768 | 12,672 | 195,802[95] |
2017 | 115,712 | 11,691 | |
2018 | 104,709 | 11,129 | |
2019 | 98,033 | 11,868 | |
2020 | 71,862 | 9,869 |
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enlaces externos
- Official website
- Official website (e-Soul)