The 2019 KIA SOUL model from the Korean manufacturer arouses genuine interest among motorists today. Time will tell how he will behave. In the meantime, you can enjoy its modified modern design.
In Los Angeles, the 2019 Kia Soul was presented, which has undergone significant changes in its usual appearance and a restyled technical component. More recently, a show of the Kia Soul mini-crossover was held in Paris, and it seemed that it was possible to stop at this. But the company decided that the miniature car should outgrow itself a little and turn into a full-fledged crossover.
SUV exterior
The updated crossover differs primarily from its predecessor in the presence of high-strength steel in the body. The Korean manufacturer spared neither time nor money for this. And now he can "sleep well" when conducting crash tests for his brainchild.
The height at the withers and the width of the car did not change at all. But the volume of the trunk has become larger (364 liters), which cannot please car owners who are accustomed to transporting a lot of useful and not very useful things in the luggage compartment of their car.
It seems that the previous "square" design has been preserved, but the Korean manufacturer has approached the appearance of the new SUV in a completely revolutionary way. First of all, this affected the front of it.
The "muzzle" of the car has become more narrow-eyed due to slightly "squinted" and "two-story" optics with beautiful LED details in the upper part, which favorably emphasize and give a certain charm to the classic blak shade. The beauty specialists shaded the bottom with the rigid linear boundaries of daytime lights.
The minimalist Kia Soul 2019 now boasts a brand new airflow grille (slightly enlarged) in the center bumper. The radiator grill was mercilessly abolished, and a very original detail appeared in its place, which clearly outlines the top of the "squinted" optics. The view turned out to be just excellent, if not bombastic. It should be noted that the smooth and laconic geometric lines of the new design of the car made it more respectable in appearance.
The hood of the car has flattened and took the form of a flat surface, without any frivolous bends, concavities and bulges. The air intake has changed and became more powerful, and the end face is decorated with the recognizable logo of the Korean manufacturer.
Complementing all this "designer bacchanalia" are inserts in black classics on the C-pillar, plastic lining on the wheel frames, chrome on the door handles and the "case" of the side mirrors, which has now become two-tone.
The rear of the car has also undergone significant changes. These include the exhaust pipes, which have moved closer to the center during restyling. The lanterns began to look like a boomerang. Not to mention the brutal bumper, which has become much more aggressive and massive. The plastic diffuser tunes in to the sporty theme, and a couple of LED fog lights have been added.
And that's not all about the appearance of this car. It can be purchased in several variations with different stylistic approaches. The X-Line crossover comes with a body kit made of unpainted plastic, the GT-Line with an updated bumper and side skirts, and the Designer Collection received black-spoke wheels and a two-tone body paint from the Korean manufacturer, which allows you to satisfy any imagination of car owners.
SUV interior
The front panel is the only thing left of the old crossover interior. Kia Soul 2019 and the third generation received modern finishing materials in the form of textiles and leather and a modern system of noise and vibration isolation, which was so lacking in its predecessor. No, she seemed to be, but she showed herself very imperceptibly.
Passengers seated in the front of the cabin can now enjoy its spaciousness. Its dimensions have increased by 50 mm, well, and the rear space has become slightly smaller (by 7 mm). The front seats are reliably equipped with lateral support, airflow, high headrests and heating for complete ride comfort.
The rear seats of the car are designed to accommodate three passengers. Color options are available in classic black, beige, gray and brown. The selection is pretty good.
Specifications
The car is equipped with a two-liter engine that generates 147 horsepower (178 Nm torque), and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 201 hp (264 Nm).
The variator will complement a more voluminous unit, and the seven-speed "robot" with two clutches will be a good pair of another engine. All-wheel drive from Kia Soul is still missing.
The electric Kia Soul EV crossover will receive a 201-horsepower engine, a range of up to 384 km and an increased battery capacity (up to 64 kW / h).
The Korean manufacturer has tried very hard to release a new generation crossover. And it seems he succeeded. Their brainchild has already received approval from Rosstandart. The vehicles will be assembled at the KIA plant in Kaliningrad. This model is of interest to car owners. It remains only to see how this car will behave on Russian roads, or on their so-called directions. After all, everything is learned only through experience, because any theory is like a beautiful prelude to the main action.
