2010 Kia Soul recognized by Kelley Blue Book as one of the Coolest New Cars in its price range
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A great view from the Summit
At Summit Place Kia in metro Detroit, 2009 has been one of the most exciting we’ve ever experienced. The Kia Forte is in our showroom and available for sale, while the Forte Koup (Kia’s first coupe) will be here very shortly. But all this excitement, quite frankly, began with the introduction of the Kia Soul in March of this year.
Since that time, both Kia and the Soul have managed to accumulate a number of awards and accolades:
• British lifestyle magazine Fast Car names the Soul Best New Model for 2009
• In Germany, the Soul received an ‘honorable mention’ in the world renowned ‘red dot’ awards
• Ward’s AutoWorld named the Soul as having the ‘Grooviest Interior’ on their ‘Interior of the Year’ list
• The Soul was awarded a 5 star safety rating for both the driver and front passenger by the NHTSA in their full frontal crash test
• The Soul-based Soul’ster Concept was named the 2009 Concept Truck of the Year during the 2009 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards
Recently, Kia was able to add to this list when Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.com recognized the 2010 Kia Soul as one of the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.
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Here is the press release from Kia Motors America:
Urban Passenger Vehicle Lauded for Personality, Versatility and Technology
- All-new Kia Soul delivers style with amenities and a playful spirit
- Coolness factor noted in vehicle purchase criteria
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia Motors America (KMA) announced the all-new 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle was named to the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. The Soul joined Kia Motors’ ever-expanding lineup in March and was lauded for being cool, affordable ride with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility and technology.
“Soul’s personality really has made an impact with consumers and the media, who are realizing you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a statement,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “We are pleased that Soul is being recognized for its playfulness and versatility but also that it is appreciated for its economical attributes that affect real world purchase decisions.”
Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors selected the latest list of Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 using the same set of criteria that many consumers use in examining this category: safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, the vehicle’s fun-to-drive-factor, as well as the decidedly subjective “cool” factor. The editors compiled the list of qualifying vehicles using Kelley Blue Book’s New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provide a more useful comparison point than Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
On Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Web site, editors state, “You don’t have to drop the big bucks to get a car with kickin’ style and all the techie gadgets required to get by in the world today. Every Kia Soul comes with standout styling, Bluetooth phone connectivity, an auxiliary audio input and iPod integration. But the pulsing speaker lights are the first things you’ll show your friends.”
Also a recipient of the 2009 “Best Value” award by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) and the “Grooviest Interior” award from Ward’s AutoWorld, Soul is available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport. Pricing for the versatile five door begins at $13,300(1) for the base trim, while Soul+ starts at $14,950. Moving up to the Soul! offers a price beginning at $16,950 and the Soul sport, designed for those with active lifestyles, starts at $16,950 and tops out at $18,600.
Soul stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling aimed toward the young and young-at-heart and offers a unique combination of style, value and personalization options. An available Audio Upgrade Package includes speaker lights that can pulse to the beat of the music or add mood lighting to the interior cabin, enhancing the overall personal lounge feeling. The Soul+ offers funky black cloth seats with “glowing” Soul logo inserts while the Soul! trim comes with a distinctive sand-black interior with houndstooth-patterned inserts, and the Soul sport presents a bold red-black interior trim with red-trimmed cloth seats and metal-finish interior accents.
For one of the greatest new vehicles on the planet, come on down to Summit Place Kia!
To find out why we’re so excited about the new Soul, you really need to come in and take one for a test drive. To schedule an appointment, or for more information on the rest of the entire line-up of high quality, affordable Kias, you can contact us at our Waterford store by calling 248-682-6002 or by dialing 734-397-9900 for our Canton store. You can also check us out on the web at www.summitplacekia.com. If you just want to stop in for a visit, our two dealerships are located at 2200 Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford, just behind the Summit Place mall and in Canton at 41840 Michigan Avenue, just west of I-275. Once you’re there, you’ll see why everyone at metro Detroit’s sales leader would “Love to see ‘ya” in a Summit Place Kia!
