2009 Kia Soul. (scion Xb?)
08-22-2008, 09:21 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/25/officia...-in-april-2009/
UHm...
Wow.
UHm...
Wow.
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In April of 2009, the Scion xB will finally get some stiff competition from Kia in the form of the Soul. As reported previously, the new model will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, measuring 161 inches long, 70 inches wide and 63 inches tall. According to Automotive News, the Soul will be packing either a 1.6- or 2.0-liter gasoline engine powering the front wheels when it arrives in the States, while European consumers get a choice of a 1.6-liter gasoline or diesel engine.
In addition to aping the xB's boxy shape, Kia will be offering a similar line of customization parts to make each Soul unique, so expect a variety of accessories, options and color combinations inspired by the Soul Burner, Diva and Searcher concepts that debuted in Geneva. Pricing has yet to be announced, but if Kia expects to compete with Scion, the Soul won't be knocking on the $20k ceiling.
In addition to aping the xB's boxy shape, Kia will be offering a similar line of customization parts to make each Soul unique, so expect a variety of accessories, options and color combinations inspired by the Soul Burner, Diva and Searcher concepts that debuted in Geneva. Pricing has yet to be announced, but if Kia expects to compete with Scion, the Soul won't be knocking on the $20k ceiling.
08-22-2008, 09:35 AM
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do i like it? YES
but i think they should at least stray away from the XB design a bit to give the soul its OWN 'soul'
its cool that they are doing this, but why keep the SAME look and some body lines?
but i think they should at least stray away from the XB design a bit to give the soul its OWN 'soul'
its cool that they are doing this, but why keep the SAME look and some body lines?
08-22-2008, 08:07 PM
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lol, give me the xb anyday over this, sorry guys.
but i am one of few people that actually like a xb, but i am weird in that aspect.
but i am one of few people that actually like a xb, but i am weird in that aspect.
12-13-2008, 10:09 AM
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I actually am seriously considering picking one of these up. The more i see the commercials for them, and the websites, the more I like them.
http://kiasoul.com/
The interior and options. Good lord. This would be great for commuting for me.
http://kiasoul.com/
The interior and options. Good lord. This would be great for commuting for me.