"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/13/2016 at 04:05 • Filed to: Kia Soul
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/13/2016 at 04:05 • Filed to: Kia Soul | 0
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Well since the mid-cycle refresh of the Soul is the topic of the night I guess I’ll take the opportunity to bust out a speculation for the upcoming generation. I know it seems early but by this time next year we’ll probably have the third generation revealed and preparing to go on sale 6 months later.
2019 Kia Soul Lineup
Kia Soul Base - Starting around $18,300
164 hp, 2.0L I4. FWD-only, 6AT-only. 24/31 mpg.
Kia Soul Plus (+) - Starting around $20,300
175 hp, 1.6T I4. FWD/AWD, 7DCT-only. Up to 28/33 mpg.
Kia Soul Exclaim (!) - Starting around $23,900
201 hp, 1.6T I4. FWD/AWD, 7DCT-only. Up to 26/31 mpg.
Kia Soul GT - $29,800
235 hp, 2.0T I4. AWD-only, 7DCT-only. 24/28 mpg.
AWD will add $1,400 to the start prices and drop fuel economy by 1 mpg city/highway. I wouldn’t expect any hybrid or electric models next generation simply due to the Kia Niro handling that position.
Bonus, Automotive Reminder
The 201 hp, 1.6T in the 2017 Kia Soul Exclaim was supposed to be introduced TWO YEARS AGO! However the suspension, tuning, and brakes weren’t ready in time for the Winter 2014 launch. Instead of pushing it to 2015, Kia favored introducing it with the mid-cycle refresh this year. This is the reason I’m “meh” to the “turbo” Kia Soul.
By the way, the Kia Soul is one of the best driving Kias hands down. I’ve had the 1.6L and the 2.0L versions as week long rentals and wish theit other vehicles (including the Cadenza) had the same level of composure for their segment.
Sam
> Wobbles the Mind
11/13/2016 at 04:26 |
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Should be cool. A buddy of mine got a brand-new (2 years ago) base Soul for graduation. I was surprised how good it was for such a cheap car. Really good stereo and an acceptable ride/noise.
Hopefully they stick with the “cheap and cheerful commuter” approach with this next gen. I do see them keeping at least the electric, so that they can maintain fleet fuel economy numbers in places like Cali. I do want to see them add a “sportier” model. The GT would be kinda sporty, but I’m thinking Club Miata style, with an upgraded suspension, brakes, and maybe even slapping on an intercooler and bumping boost to hit ~250-280. But without a lot of the fancy features that the GT has, to keep the prices similar.
Birddog
> Wobbles the Mind
11/13/2016 at 04:30 |
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2oohp and AWD for less than $30k would get my attention.
Sadly, being over 40 years old doesn’t make me a relevant target for these.
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Wobbles the Mind
> Sam
11/13/2016 at 04:33 |
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I would love that!
As for the electric, I think Kia is really favoring an all electric version of the Niro since it’s a more efficient shape built specifically for this kind of purpose. Just would need the powertrain from the Hyundai Ioniq EV.
A lot of fuel efficient cars coming our way alongside all these sportier models and the new luxury brand. Hyundai-Kia has a lot going on for the end of the decade.
DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
> Wobbles the Mind
11/13/2016 at 04:37 |
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WHEN IS PART 2 COMING!!!
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Wobbles the Mind
> Birddog
11/13/2016 at 04:39 |
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Money is the target! All kindz of relevance...all kindz. Anyways, 40 is still technically “young adult.”
Seems to work for the MINI Countryman.
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Wobbles the Mind
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
11/13/2016 at 04:41 |
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Tuesday night at the latest, however I may knock it out today or tomorrow.
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Birddog
> Wobbles the Mind
11/13/2016 at 05:19 |
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There’s a mixed bag. They sold a lot of PT Cruisers and Scions but to the “wrong” demo. The yoots didn’t bite the bait.
I’m barely “Middle age Adult”? Sweet!
Big John
> Wobbles the Mind
12/18/2017 at 01:05 |
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So is this accurate that in the fall of 2018 the new 2019 awd Kia Soul will be available to the public? If that’s true the awd Kia Soul will be everywhere.