Three Straight for Kia Soul's Active Lifestyle
For the third year in a row, Kia's urban passenger vehicle - the 2015 Soul - was named a winner at the 11th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Awards last month in Chandler, Arizona. After both static and dynamic evaluations, local media and athletes once again accorded the Soul top honors in the urban category.
"Winning the Active Lifestyle Vehicle award for the third consecutive year speaks to the popularity of the Soul's young-at-heart personality, good looks and practicality for active and athletic consumers," said Michael Sprague, Kia Motors America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. "With its eye-catching design, expansive cargo capacity and premium technology options, the Soul stands out in its segment as a winner for anyone on the move."
Fun and funky, the Soul is one of Kia's best-selling nameplates, combining great design, a premium interior and a long list of standard and optional amenities. With a starting MSRP around $15,000, the 2015 Soul is a great value and the perfect urban vehicle for those who seek utility and style in a small package.
The Soul's cargo area is versatile enough to meet the needs of tri-athletes, cyclists, skiers and kayakers, yet the car is compact for easy maneuverability and very stylish; something that’s especially important to buyers in this segment (works just great for families, too, we should add.)
The 2015 Soul displays its own unique character through a blend of funky personality, fun-to-drive characteristics and premium interior amenities intended to set it apart from the pack. The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh. Honoring Soul owners' fierce individualism, three unique trim levels remain available: Base, Plus and Exclaim. Motivation for the Base Soul is delivered by a gasoline direct injection (GDI) 130-horsepower (at 6,300 rpm) 1.6-liter all-aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine. The GAMMA engine produces 118 lb. ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm. The Plus and Exclaim models enjoy the more powerful 2.0 - liter NU power plant with GDI technology. Power is rated at 164 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 151 lb.- ft. of torque at a 4,000 rpm. The 1.6 - liter engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. The Plus and Exclaim models are available exclusively with the six-speed automatic gearbox.
Right now here at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake you can lease virtually ANY new Kia at incredibly low payments. For example, a new 2014 Soul OR 2014 Rio lease for only $169 a month with $0 down and $0 security deposit. Your sales associate can give you all the details.
And, of course, every new vehicle comes with Barnett’s exclusive MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too.