With young-at-heart buyers’ budgets in mind, the Soulster is an economic FWD vehicle that shows the flexibility of the new Soul platform. Along with a brightly colored “Soul’r yellow” paint finish, and a shortened windshield, the Soulster has a tough but refined character.
A two-piece top enables passengers to expose the front and back seating areas independently. The roll bar, meanwhile, serves a dual purpose and includes a place for the slider tracks, while providing protection not found in traditional convertibles.
The distinctive look carries from front to rear with dual chrome exhaust and polished aluminum exhaust tips featuring carbon-fiber interior sleeves. Completing the look is a set of 19in aluminum alloy wheels.
Kia has confirmed any production plans for its new Soulster, but claims the vehicle can be fitted with a choice of different engines depending upon each market’s needs. A 1.6L, four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, which produces approximately 120hp. For those looking for a little more power, a 2.0L four-cylinder engine is available with either the five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, producing approximately 140hp. Fuel economy for both engines is estimated at 30 or more miles per gallon. Other markets might choose the 1.6L four-cylinder engine producing 124hp or a 1.6L turbodiesel.
Reader Comments
Tue Jan 6 2009 7:44 PM
NoNameDenton says
So basically a coupe, hope it looks better then the two door square concept Scion did.
Fri Jan 9 2009 10:13 AM
NoNameDenton says
Or ths horrofying contraption
Sat Jan 10 2009 2:12 PM
james says
kia's jeep
Mon Jan 12 2009 12:20 PM
NaBUru38 says
If that paint is orange, my skin is sky blue.
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