Kia Motors in Korea released additional images of the 2010 Kia Soul, which is set to debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October.
Engines and sales dates set
Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that the production version of the Kia Soul, available only with front-wheel drive, will be marketed globally with three engine variants. While not naming specific markets, it would appear that the European market Souls will be equipped with either a 1.6 liter gasoline engine or a 1.6 liter variable geometry turbocharged diesel engine. Both powerplants are based on engines currently available on the European-built Kia cee’d. Both engines will be available with a 5-speed manual transaxle, while the gasoline version will also be available with a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
While Europeans have a choice, that may not be the case in North America, where it appears U.S. spec versions will make do with the current 2.0 liter gas-only engine that is currently found in the Spectra. Transmission choices for this iteration will also be either a five-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
The Soul, a five-door hatchback, will have an overall length of 4,105 mm (161.6 inches), a wheelbase of 2,550 mm (100.4 inches), a height of 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) and a width of 1,785 mm (70.3 inches).
Additional images released
In additional to the dimensional specifications, Kia also released additional photos of their newest vehicle in Tomato Red, Bright Silver, Titanium Silver and Vanilla Shake.
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