Kia Soul named one of AAAs Top Vehicle Picks for Dog Owners
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Here at metro Detroit Kia dealer Summit Place Kia, we’ve always know that the 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle is a versatile people hauler. What we’d never considered, however, was that it also offers plenty of room & amenities for its owners’ canine companions as well.
But that very point was brought to our attention last week when AAA selected the Soul as one of its “Top Vehicle Picks for Dog Owners” for its many canine-friendly features, including large side windows for easy viewing. It also turns out that our Funky hatchback’s options list also provides buyers with a variety of personalization options such as pet-resistant seat covers (and we thought the Soul’s options were just for people!).
Here’s how Kia Motors describes the Soul’s latest accomplishment:
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20 – The 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle recently was named to the “Top Vehicle Picks for Dog Owners” list by AAA, North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization. The uniquely styled vehicle was selected as a good choice for transporting smaller and mid-size breeds, and recognized by AAA for its roomy interior, handling, fuel economy and variety of available accessories that offer ease and comfort for both dogs and owners.
“The versatile and uniquely styled Soul offers dog owners the complete package of style, value and numerous safety features that keep both drivers and their canine companions safe and comfortable on the road,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. “We are happy that the Soul is able to offer owners a little extra piece of mind while they are transporting their dogs.”
AAA Auto Buying’s team of experts selected vehicles for a wide variety of factors including: crash test ratings, safety features, fuel economy, ease of animal ingress and egress, cargo size area, availability of tie-down hooks and easy-to-clean interiors. The list includes vehicles aimed toward a variety of lifestyles, and all winning vehicles were selected for their ability to keep drivers, passengers and canine companions safe and comfortable while on the road. Vehicles were selected in the following categories: Luxury, Active Lifestyle, Kids, Dogs & Everything Else, Efficient and Fun, Green and Economical.
A 2009 and 2010 “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Soul has a trophy case full of awards and accolades, including “Best Family Cars for 2010″ by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, “Best Hatchback of 2010″ by Cars.com, “2010 Top Cars for Families” by Motherproof.com, “Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000″ and “Top 10 Back-to-School Cars” for 2010 from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Soul is available in four trims – Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport. Pricing for the versatile five-door begins under $14,000(1).
Available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, Kia Motors’ funky five-door is a perfect embodiment of the brand’s current design-led transformation with its unique design. In addition to immense style and value, all four Soul models also offer consumers the same high level of standard safety equipment as all Kia vehicles, including front seat active headrests, dual front advanced airbags, front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags, an Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Front and rear crumple zones, side-impact door beams, an impact-absorbing steering column and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system also come standard.
We have a Soul with your name on it
Isn’t it time you came in and picked out your very own 2010 Kia Soul? We think it is. To schedule an appointment, or for more information on the new Kia Soul and the rest of the entire line-up of high quality, fuel efficient, 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 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 Michigan and metro Detroit’s sales leader and Proud Automotive Sponsor of Michigan Athletics would “Love to see ‘ya” in a Summit Place Kia!
(1) Starting MSRP for base Soul excludes $695 destination and handling fee, and title, taxes, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices set by dealer and may vary.
Source: Kia Motors America
