"08  February 2013: 2013 Kia Soul automobile. Chicago Auto Show, Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), McCormick Place, Chicago Illinois<br /> <br /> 2013 Kia Soul: Kia's Soul compact crossover is one of the brand's best-selling vehicles. For 2013, Soul continues with funky ""outside of the box"" styling, offered in Soul, Soul+ and Soul ! trim levels. Subtle changes include revised Kia badges, dark chrome accents, and exterior paint colors, including Clear White, Dune, Alien green, red-hot Molten, Shadow and Moss. Overall shape of the five-door hatchback has a smoother and more streamlined silhouette, and projects a wider stance. New projector headlights, LED taillights and restyled wheels add a more modern look. All 2013 Soul models amplify the fun-to-drive factor by delivering a class-leading 164 horsepower from the 2.0-liter engine, and 138 hp with the 1.6L. Both are four-cylinders and are available with a choice of the efficient six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions. Soul offers the fuel saving Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology, that turns off the engine when the vehicle is not in motion and restarts automatically when the driver releases the brake pedal. Inside the five-passenger cabin, available infotainment features include UVO powered by Microsoft voice-activated system, a 4.3-inch color touch screen and rear camera, upgraded leather on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, standard Bluetooth wireless technology with steering wheel-mounted controls. When rear seat are down, the Soul can haul up to 53.4 cu. ft. of cargo."
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