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YAR1S · 12-01-2008, 11:32 PM

Anyone seen it? I saw it advertised on tv today. It looks like the xD and the honda element came together and had a kia baby... personally I dont like Kia... but who knows, everyone is stepping up their designs.

looks like something out of transformers...

odd interior material, they come in differnt patterns and schemes.

hmmm opinions?

tuckevalastin · 12-01-2008, 11:34 PM

my opinion... first the cube, then the soul, Scion has to revamp the XB and do it right since they now have strong competition

YAR1S · 12-01-2008, 11:40 PM

I think they did a nice job with the new xD but the new kia looks a whole lot more flashy especially with those nice headlights.

TheRealEnth · 12-01-2008, 11:42 PM

"w0rd, scion has ta step it up yo" Dont worry they will =)

Thirty-Nine · 12-01-2008, 11:48 PM

I saw one in person at SEMA. I like the size, and I think they'll probably sell very well for Kia.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-02-2008, 01:30 AM

Wow, this one looks like a drag-queen:

BailOut · 12-02-2008, 01:45 AM

I know this is a trendy style but the only word that comes to my mind is fugly.

2006fronty · 12-02-2008, 03:55 AM

I sat in one at the LA Auto Show, if I was in the market for new car/crossover/whatchamacallit the Soul would be on my list. I liked the brownish houndstooth interior it had, and it was pretty roomy inside ( I'm 6'8")

bobselectric · 12-02-2008, 07:57 AM

I like the rims on the black one

YAR1S · 12-02-2008, 01:27 PM

yeah the wheels are nice.

firemachine69 · 12-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Willing to bet it'll get truck-like gas mileage.

Thirty-Nine · 12-02-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by firemachine69

Willing to bet it'll get truck-like gas mileage.

I'm betting it gets about 24/30. I believe it's got a 2.0 liter engine sourced from the Spectra, which gets similar mileage.

Treyz · 12-02-2008, 05:14 PM

I actually like it .. seems that KIA is borrowing styles from other companies lately. Anyone go to the International Auto Show near them this past year? A Honda Civic/Lexus IS offspring concept was shown ... and it was turboed too!

I mean even Hyundai has picked up theirs as well and now finally releasing their Genesis Turbo Coupe.

Oh .. and had too sneak this in from the show too ...

cali yaris · 12-02-2008, 05:26 PM

sorry that Soul doesn't do it for me. The lines are inconsistent, especially with respect to the rear of the vehicle.

I like the Cube better, and I'd probably even buy a CR-V over that.

Thirty-Nine · 12-02-2008, 07:40 PM

I like the Cube, too. However, I think the Cube will be a bit "far out" for a lot of people.

bnther36 · 12-02-2008, 09:19 PM

It's not a bad looking vehicle.
My wife drives the KIA Sorento. It's got 94K miles on it and has never had a problem. It gets horrible gas mileage, but it's been dependable so we're not complaining.

junorico24 · 12-03-2008, 03:25 AM

Oh without a doubt the Korean giants Kia and Hyundia are equal to Toyota and Hondas IMO.. with a bargain pricetag.

PaidTimeOff · 12-03-2008, 03:37 AM

they should really fix their emblem. The cars look decent, but the KIA emblem kills it for me every time I see it.

12-01-2008, 11:32 PM	#1
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	Kia's New Soul Anyone seen it? I saw it advertised on tv today. It looks like the xD and the honda element came together and had a kia baby... personally I dont like Kia... but who knows, everyone is stepping up their designs. looks like something out of transformers... odd interior material, they come in differnt patterns and schemes. hmmm opinions?

12-01-2008, 11:42 PM	#4
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	"w0rd, scion has ta step it up yo" Dont worry they will =) __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

12-01-2008, 11:48 PM	#5
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I saw one in person at SEMA. I like the size, and I think they'll probably sell very well for Kia. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-02-2008, 01:45 AM	#7
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I know this is a trendy style but the only word that comes to my mind is fugly. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

12-02-2008, 03:55 AM	#8
2006fronty Drives: 2010 Mazda3 iTouring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Bernardino Posts: 234	I sat in one at the LA Auto Show, if I was in the market for new car/crossover/whatchamacallit the Soul would be on my list. I liked the brownish houndstooth interior it had, and it was pretty roomy inside ( I'm 6'8") __________________

12-01-2008, 11:34 PM	#2
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	my opinion... first the cube, then the soul, Scion has to revamp the XB and do it right since they now have strong competition

12-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#3
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	I think they did a nice job with the new xD but the new kia looks a whole lot more flashy especially with those nice headlights.

12-02-2008, 01:30 AM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Wow, this one looks like a drag-queen:

12-02-2008, 07:57 AM	#9
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	I like the rims on the black one

12-02-2008, 01:27 PM	#10
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	yeah the wheels are nice.

12-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#11
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Willing to bet it'll get truck-like gas mileage.

12-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#13
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12-02-2008, 05:26 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	sorry that Soul doesn't do it for me. The lines are inconsistent, especially with respect to the rear of the vehicle. I like the Cube better, and I'd probably even buy a CR-V over that. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-02-2008, 07:40 PM	#15
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I like the Cube, too. However, I think the Cube will be a bit "far out" for a lot of people. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-02-2008, 09:19 PM	#16
bnther36 Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mich Posts: 84	It's not a bad looking vehicle. My wife drives the KIA Sorento. It's got 94K miles on it and has never had a problem. It gets horrible gas mileage, but it's been dependable so we're not complaining.

12-03-2008, 03:25 AM	#17
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Oh without a doubt the Korean giants Kia and Hyundia are equal to Toyota and Hondas IMO.. with a bargain pricetag.

12-03-2008, 03:37 AM	#18
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	they should really fix their emblem. The cars look decent, but the KIA emblem kills it for me every time I see it. __________________