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    Kia Soul II 2014 (possíveis versões: "Funky Box"; Hatchback coupé; Pick-up)

    Depois do facelift que aconteceu há algum tempo, já circula a mula de testes da 2ª geração do Soul, que, ao que parece, já incorpora um novo interior.




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    Sgundo informações recolhidas pela Carscoop poderá vir a estar disponível em 3 carroçarias (conforme já acrescentei no título do tópico).
    O veículo deverá ser mais longo e baixo do que o atual modelo, perdendo um pouco do aspeto "box" e ganhando elegância e habitabilidade. Mais informações:
    Acabamento final do Kia Soul 2014 poderá ser acompanhado por mais 2 carroçarias

    Imagens do protótipo ligeiramente menos camuflado e uma imagem mais destapada do interior:

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          Kia confirma Soul elétrico

          Poderá vir a ser apresentado já em fevereiro no Salão de Chicago.

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            #6
            Pena q nem com este restyling, q deu uma vida totalmente nova à traseira do modelo, teve maior projecção em Portugal. Talvez por causa de uma política de relação preço/equipamento um bocado desastrosa por parte do importador (as jantes de 18" q vinham de série eram a cereja no topo do bolo...) e marketing inexistente.

            Espero q a nova geração continue irreverente e o importador português repense bem na forma de vender o modelo.

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              Render:

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                Gostei... Principalmente do interior

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                  #9
                  Aumento notavel da qualidade no interior e uma nova frente espetacular.

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                    #10
                    Baseado no concept Trackseter(?) - Novo Kia Soul 2014 é apresentado em Nova Iorque

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                      #11
                      A malta que escreve para essa página devia ter vergonha. Estão constantemente a roubar conteúdos sem darem os devidos créditos. Após este desabafo, a Kia fez algo às fotos que se forem editadas ficam castanhas.

                      AutoMonthly: 2014 Kia Soul presented at the New York International Auto Show



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                        Cresce em tamanho relativamente ao modelo atual:
                        Largura: 1800 mm (+15,24 mm)
                        Dist entre eixos: 2570 mm (+20,3 mm)
                        Altura: 1610 mm (igual)

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                          Autohoje - Kia Soul mostrado em Nova Iorque

                          Maior, com retoques estéticos e mais equipado, o crossover coreano é novidade no certame da “Grande Maçã”.

                          O Kia Soul 2014 é revelado por estes dias no Salão de Nova Iorque. O crossovercoreano apresenta uma distância entre eixos maior (2,57 m face 2,55 m do atual), além de ter ficado mais largo (1,80 m) – sendo que o comprimento e altura (1,61 m) permanecem inalterados. Outra mudança estética é a abertura da tampa da bagageira, que ficou maior. Com look inspirado no concept Trackster, de 2012, o modelo surge com novos faróis, grelha sem abertura, para-choques com novodesenho, coluna A mais fina, chassis com mais 29% de rigidez, faróis e tampa da bagageira redesenhadas, entre outras mudanças.

                          O interior foi completamente renovado, com destaque para o volante multifunções, que tem pelo menos 15 botões. Disponível com sete cores da carroçaria (incluindo Inferno Red e Solar Yellow) e três níveis de equipamento, vem com os motores 1.6 GDi de 130 cv e 160 Nm (na versão base) ou 2.0 GDi de 164 cv e 205 Nm. Está disponível em caixa manual ou automática, ambas de seis relações.


                          Entre os principais equipamentos, o Soul traz direção elétrica FlexSteer (com três modos), suspensão dianteira McPherson atualizada, barra de torção traseira configurada para melhor desempenho da direção, sistema de infotainment UVO, teto panorâmico, volante telescópico, bancos dianteiros climatizados, LED diurnos, jantes de liga leve de 16/17/18 polegadas, Bluetooth, rádio SiriusXM, faróis HID, ar condicionado automático, acabamento em Piano Black, sistema de som com seis altifalantes, keyless entry, cruise control, entre outros.
                          Editado pela última vez por BLADERUNNER; 28 March 2013, 11:23.

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                            #14
                            Parece-me que este vem com o maior erro, que atual geração tem, corrigido. Que é a capacidade da bagageira. Gostei!

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                                  Autohoje - Kia eletrifica Soul em 2014

                                  A marca coreana apresta-se para apostar no seu primeiro modelo elétrico de produção global, que terá autonomia para cerca de 200 km.

                                  A versão elétrica do Soul está prevista para o próximo ano. Segundo avança o siteKia World, a versão eletrificada do crossover coreano terá presença mundial, na Europa, EUA e China. Recorde-se que a Kia já não é estreante neste tipo de viaturas, pois chegou a lançar no seu país de origem o Ray EV, uma edição limitada exclusiva para frotas governamentais.
                                  Em relação ao referido Ray, o Soul EV deverá ter maior performance e autonomia, podendo uma carga ser suficiente para percorrer cerca de 200 km. Com velocidade máxima estimada nos 140 km/h, deverá ainda ser capaz de fazer 0-100 km/h abaixo dos 12 segundos (menos 4 segundos que o Ray).

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                                    Kia Soul crossover rendering leaked

                                    Kia World has managed to get their hands on a rendering of an off-road inspired Soul.

                                    Designed to preview what a possible all-wheel drive variant could look like, the model has familiar styling but adopts a revised front bumper and plastic body cladding. We can also see a roof rack, sportier side vents and larger alloy wheels with meatier tires. Rounding out the changes are an increased ride height and flush-mounted door handles.

                                    The model would likely be offered with a 2.0-liter GDI engine that develops 164 bhp (122 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque. It would likely be connected to a six-speed transmission and an obligatory all-wheel drive system.

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                                      2014 Euro-spec Kia Soul and facelifted Optima confirmed for IAA
                                      Editado pela última vez por BLADERUNNER; 16 August 2013, 16:55. Razão: melhor definição de imagem

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                                        #20
                                        Melhor por dentro, pior por fora.

                                        A qualidade interior deste KIA's não pára de melhorar a olhos vistos de geração em geração.

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                                          New Kia Soul unveiled in full European specification | Autocar


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                                              Editado pela última vez por BLADERUNNER; 28 August 2013, 23:19.

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                                                Teste Kia Soul 2.0 GDi Aut. - Autoblog






                                                As a car critic, you can tell a lot about a new car just by looking at a map. That's because more often than not, the geography of where a vehicle is initially launched will tell you a surprising amount about how the automaker feels about its new baby. Manufacturers want their models to be shown in the best light – dynamically and socially – so they put a lot of thought into where they first let members of the media slip behind the wheel. Luxury cars nestle up closely to swank hotels in the globe's trendiest locales, high-performance cars are let loose on breathtaking mountain roads with adjacent racetracks, and so on. It all makes for a tough life, as you can imagine.

                                                So consider it telling that when Kia first launched the Soul way back in 2009, it did so in Miami. Trendy? Check. Billiard-table level, arrow-straight smooth roads? Frequently snarled with traffic? Check and check. You see, good as it was, the original Soul wasn't a particularly thrilling driver. Competent, sure, but its simplistic suspension, modest power and upright dimensions didn't exactly afford it entertaining driving dynamics. Which is exactly why Kia launched it in an environment utterly devoid of potholes and curves (save those conjured by the area's robust plastic surgery community), instead choosing a city loaded down with pedestrians and slow-moving motorists.

                                                So where did Kia choose to launch this new 2014 Soul? San Diego, a city built in and around a network of hundreds of canyons and mesas. Hmmm...



                                                Now listen – don't get ahead of yourself. You're not looking at aNissan Juke R in hamster's clothing – that's not this car's mission. However, Kia is claiming sizable improvements in ride, handling and overall refinement. It may not seem like it at first glance, but this isn't another mid-cycle refresh – after five years on the market, the Soul has very much earned a new platform, and for 2014, it gets one. Based on Kia's so-called K architecture (apparently nobody told the company about Chrysler's long-maligned Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries), the Soul doesn't share an architecture with its Forte and Riosiblings so much as it does a toolbox and learnings. In other words, parts are not common, but the method in which they go together are. The Soul's new body-in-white is now 28.7-percent stiffer thanks in part to increased use of high-strength steels.

                                                Size is up slightly, with a wheelbase that's increased by 0.8 inches giving a bit more room in the cabin. Overall dimensions are similar, with length up by 0.8 inches and width up by 0.6 inches. Conversely, overall height is down 0.4 inches, largely because ground clearance has been cut from 6.5 inches to 5.9, giving the Soul a more planted look at the expense of some faux crossover cred. Unfortunately, weight has increased, too, but not by much given the car's increased levels of content and more substantial construction. Officials tell us the 2014 model weighs 93 pounds more in base 1.6-liter spec and just 59 pounds more in the 2.0-liter volume trim. Figure on between 2,700- and 2,900 pounds, depending on specification.



                                                Visually, the new Soul is a carefully considered evolution of its predecessor, but if you place the two generations side-by-side, the differences become readily apparent, including a gaping new trapezoidal lower fascia with fog lamps punctuating the lower corners (a theme repeated with the reflectors on the rear bumper). It's one of a number of design decisions influenced by Kia's Track'ster concept of 2012. Lighting is also influenced by the three-door show car, with the range-topping Exclaim(!) model receiving LED corner units and halo-effect taillamps, along with available high-intensity discharge headlamps. While the new units doubtlessly provide better illumination, we prefer the look of the older pieces, with their unique recessed turn signals and a wraparound quality that the new fixtures lack. In fact, we'll go ahead and say that the old nose looked more youthful and distinctive, while the new face looks bluffer and more pugnacious. We do like the reworked rear end, particularly its larger rear hatch and the floating body-colored panel it wears like a backpack.

                                                It's hard to blame Kia designers for not breaking out a clean sheet. The Soul has been a massive sales hit, selling some 112,000 units here last year – its best year ever – and Kia's dealers could have sold more unitsif only the company's Gwangju, Korea plant wasn't running at redline. Besides, it isn't as if rivals in this class have done themselves any favors by undergoing radical transitions from generation to generation. The Scion xB went from cult hero to the dog's breakfast in one fell swoop, and Nissan pulled something similar with itsCube between that model's second and third generations (North America only received the latter). Hondadidn't even bother with an encore for its happy little toaster, the Element. Since going on sale in 2009, the Soul has pretty much owned this segment thanks to its distinctive styling, low cost of entry and those irrepressible whirling rodents from the marketing department.




                                                If the new Soul's exterior doesn't strike you as a major departure, the interior should – it's nothing short of a colossal improvement. Materials look and feel better, the recontoured dual-density seat foams are now kinder to your backside, and the cabin now has a much more mature feel. That's particularly true of heavily optioned models like our tester, which featured a number of new creature comforts including a panoramic moonroof, heated and cooled leather seats (the driver's is powered), heated steering wheel and an eight-inch touchscreen that marks the first appearance of the company's new Android-based navigation system.

                                                The latter is a nice system with quick reactions and crisp graphics, but annoyingly, it alerts the driver of oncoming bends in the road without seeming rhyme or reason. (The severity of the corner and one's rate of speed doesn't seem to matter, and on winding roads, it seems to pick corners at random, announcing some but ignoring others.) The navigation system doesn't even need to have a route programmed to do this, it just announces an impending apex, generally too late for the driver to do anything about it anyway. Officials assure us this unexpected "feature" will be turned off by the time cars start rolling into showrooms in October.



                                                That snafu aside, the Soul's cabin is more fun and functional than ever before, and it isn't just a raft of new gewgaws that make it a better place to be – it's better to look at, as well. We particularly like the redesigned door panels, along with the combined air vents and speaker grilles that bookend the dashboard like turrets, and the new steering wheel feels better in the hand while offering well-sorted switchgear for cruise control and audio. The new instrument panel is well-grained and soft to the touch, and it's thicker to let in less noise from beyond the firewall – even the carpets are more sound absorbent than before. Nobody's going to confuse the refinement levels with that of a Cadenza, but the interior no longer falls into the "cheap but cheerful" category. And you can stop biting your fingernails – those gloriously ridiculous pulsating speaker light rings have survived intact.

                                                With all the changes that have been exacted on the Soul's platform and interior, it's perhaps a bit surprising that more hasn't been done with the car's moving parts, which are largely carryover. That means the buyer's choice of 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines – units introduced during the Soul's 2012 mid-cycle update. In all fairness, these engines are still quite new, and the larger one receives direct-injection for the first time (necessitating a whole new upper, including new heads and a roller-type timing chain), and both powerplants have been reworked for more low-end torque – Kia says it's up by 9 percent on the 1.6 liter and 5 percent on the 2.0 liter. Tuning for torque has altered the output figures a bit, and not all for the better. The smaller engine sees its horsepower drop from 138 to 130, with peak torque slipping from 123 pound-feet to 118. The larger 2.0 liter seen here fares better, generating the same 164 horsepower as last year's model a bit earlier on the tachometer (6,200 rpm instead of 6,500), and torque actually improves from 148 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm to 151 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm.



                                                A six-speed manual and a conventional automatic with as many speeds carry over, though their gearing has been reevaluated to take advantage of the engines' remapped torque curves. Important note: The larger engine can no longer be ordered with three pedals – just one percent of new models sold last year were 2.0-liter manual transmission models, and Kia couldn't continue to justify the additional cost and build complexity. Despite the ever-present rumors, all-wheel drive remains highly unlikely, as floorpan-level alterations would need to be made (and as we pointed out in a recent news story, there's little incentive for Kia to develop new variants since it can't build enough of the standard car as it is).

                                                Our advice? Unless you really want a manual, roll with the 2.0. Both powerplants are fine for around-town use (we only had the chance to drive the big'un), but the larger engine isn't much more than adequate on the mountain roads surrounding San Diego or even on meager steady inclines at freeway speeds, which coerces the automatic into hunting occasionally in an effort to extract a bit more motivation. If your drive plans include elevation changes or a heavy right foot, the smaller engine might not be up to the job. Fuel economy estimates are not yet available, but they shouldn't stray much from the 2013's figures, which means they figure to be about 24 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway regardless of displacement, rather unremarkable figures in this day and age.

                                                A lot of time and money has been expended on the Soul's suspension, even though its basic design remains the same – Macpherson struts up front, torsion beam out back, a commonly preferred setup for cost and space efficiency, but less so for outright performance. Jazzing up the compliant bits are costly twin-tube shocks (the rear dampers are now longer and completely vertical), more and larger bushings – including on the front subframe, which went without before – and a relocated front stabilizer bar and steering box to improve braking stability and directional fidelity. Coupled with the stiffer platform, all of these little alterations dial up a major improvement in ride and at least a click or two in handling, as well.



                                                Kia officials noted that they intentionally chose a drive route that included portions with road surfaces of dubious quality just to show off the new generation's improvements, and we have to admit, the difference between this car and the old Soul (outgoing models were also on-hand for short loops) is really quite dramatic. The new car feels significantly more planted, and even a bit more eager to turn-in thanks to the architectural changes and a new one-piece steering gear housing. Our loaded tester included Kia's optional adjustable electric power steering system, Flex Steer, which includes Comfort, Normal and Sport modes. We preferred the latter, but in truth the differences could be more sharply defined, with a bit more weight at one end of the spectrum and a bit less on the other. As it is, the system is fine, but it's still light on feel overall, even if it has better on-center manners than it did before. However, regardless of our test car's 18-inch treads, tire roar proved much less intrusive than we've experienced in Souls past, and wind and engine noise are much better managed than before, as well. Overall, the new chassis feels like it can happily handle another 50 to 100 horsepower, and we'd love to see it get it.

                                                Given the departure of the Element as well as the soon-to-be abandoned xB and the no-replacement-in-sight Cube, it would be easy to think that the new Soul is merging onto Easy Street. But the competitive topography is actually as foreboding as it's ever been. There's direct new competition in the form of the 2014 Fiat 500L and the Mini Countryman isn't exactly an elder statesman (even if it is costly). There's also a raft of new space-efficient small car cross-shops on the map, including subcompacts like the next-generationHonda Fit and larger models like the Mazda3. Yet even in the face of this competitive landscape, with its much richer interior and major improvements in ride and handling, we expect this new model to continue to pay big dividends for its parent. Like its predecessor, the 2014 Soul figures to offer a happily familiar shape to Kia's beancounters – that of a cash box.

                                                Galeria de imagens:
                                                2014 Kia Soul: First Drive Photo Gallery

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                                                  Segundo consta, não vai existir versão de três portas, coupé ou outra variante na actual geração do Soul.
                                                  E porquê? Bem, por cá, a aceitação do Soul não é muito boa, no entanto, se passarmos para o outro lado do oceano, as coisas não são bem assim, bem pelo contrário. Parece que a procura é tanta, que a fábrica não tem capacidade para produzir mais uma variante do carro.

                                                  Quem sabe na próxima geração...

                                                  No eres el único que ha tenido un sueño húmedo con el Kia Track'ster. Nuestros compañeros de la versión estadounidense de Autoblog estuvieron esta semana en la presentación de la nueva generación del Soul, y preguntaron por el rabioso y peculiar deportivo de carrocería ensanchada.

                                                  La respuesta fue algo imprevista: El libro de pedidos y la respuesta de clientes potenciales fue extremadamente alta, tanto que Kia se quedó perpleja pero, y siempre hay un pero, no pueden fabricarlo.

                                                  ¿Por qué? Aunque en Europa las ventas del Soul no han funcionado, en Estados Unidos sí. Lo han hecho a tal ritmo que la demanda del Soul supera con creces la oferta, y la factoría no da más de sí. Los coreanos por eso no han ofrecido grandes esfuerzos para que el Soul triunfara en el viejo contiente, habida cuenta de que no serían capaces de satisfacer más demanda.

                                                  Y por esa misma razón no hay espacio productivo disponible en la factoría del Soul para afrontar nuevas variantes de tres puertas potenciadas, por más que el mercado las pida.

                                                  Así las cosas, habrá que esperar a la próxima generación del modelo, dentro de unos tres años, para que Kia reestructure sus operaciones y dimensione adecuadamente la capacidad productiva para trabajar sobre el 85% de la demanda, evitando listas de espera.

                                                  Eso sí, ver un Track'ster como el del Salón pinta oscuro, habida cuenta de que para cuando llegara ya sería demasiado "viejo".
                                                  Autoblog en Español

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                                                    Editado pela última vez por BLADERUNNER; 10 September 2013, 14:00. Razão: mais imagens

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                                                      O atraente Kia Soul Red Zone não te deixará esquecer o Track'ster

                                                      No hace tanto que Kia Motors mostró un pick up derivado del anterior Soul denominado Track'ster. Aquel vehículo gustó mucho pero los números no terminaban de cuajar y quedó en un simple ejercicio de diseño.

                                                      Ahora que la segunda generación ya está funcionando a tope, la firma ha decidido introducir una serie especial denominada "Red Zone" inspirada en aquel Track'ster. Cierto es que mantiene las cinco puertas y de pick up no tiene nada, pero el estilo y el paquete deportivo exterior lo acercan un poquito. Su paragolpes delantero destaca por su gran toma de aire mientras que los detalles en rojo añaden un toque dinámico y juvenil.

                                                      Otro punto exclusivo del Red Zone son las llantas de aleación de 18 pulgadas, además de la pintura en un color blanco especial. En el interior el ambiente se viste con ciertos detalles en rojo que alegran un poco un habitáculo en general bastante oscuro. Los pedales deportivos y el pomo de cambio en piel son otros detalles de esta variante.

                                                      Kia ha decidido limitar esta serie a 2.000 unidades que estarán siempre asociadas al motor 2.0 GDI de 164 caballos y al cambio automático de seis velocidades con posibilidad de manejo secuencial. Las primeras entregas arrancarán en 2014.

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                                                        Que coisa mais feia

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                                                          Está fantástico o Soul.

                                                          Bastante personalidade. Claro que em PT há pouco público para este tipo de propostas, pois o consumidor é bastante conservador

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