2010 KIA SOUL Is Now Here!!! at Chris Leith Kia

[davidhalifax]

no center storage bin is a deal breaker for me.

[Annihilator1111]

the 2008-present Kia Soul is assembled in

Gwangju, South Korea

Jiangsu, China

[The096757]

hope kia paid you for this thanks for telling me about the car their commerical is about hamsters so i won't watch. why are there so many freaks in marketing and advertising?

[ladyyuna2000]

Only If it comes with a hamster I will buy one

[GalmTeamLeader]

Does it come with a free hamster.

[brian93ist]

no mph why

[quest8899]

that car looks like a computer

[jikky86]

looks like swift sport:P

[rooney0021]

You need more enthusiasm !

[Angerfist2]

DUDE SHIT THE FUCK UP TELL MARKETER

[togwm]

I'm 6' 6" tall and had no problems getting in or out and the driving position felt very comfortable....one of your options if your tall!!

[quest8899]

@togwm did you sit in the backseat

[UMGMentor]

This is what my wife did and she was happy. check out the quality of my video of your first new car, ever.

[LaLoNaLgA001]

That's crap

[vokyu]

what's eps?

[rvoltcom]

Shuuuut up with your home video quality promotions. lmao. Learn to use your camera and focus, oh yeah, and dub in your audio afterward. lol. Thanks for the picture of yourself at 2:13 dork

[hb4fun1]

That engine sounds nasty! Aleady sounds like it's knocking

[madlingo]

is this matt mcconnaughey?

[beatriz330]

i have this exact model..d 2010 i guess is the sports ..but can somebody please tell me how it runs in the snow? that's if you live in a state that has already have snow..i live in ohio..

[TaeGukKiPride]

it runs pretty well, i live in columbus oh and my friend drives one of these and he has had no problems with his soul so far

[erinCAKO]

pretty cool

[TheRealMario46]

I want the Exclaim =] Sandy color inside looks sickk!

[drummerdude624]

it sounds a little noisy

[chrisleithauto]

This was the Diesel version that we couldn't sell, went back to Korea.

[Joaozeco]

Looks good. I just feel that the plastics are not that great, I mean not bad just o.k. But its only a first impression. I do think its good value for money

[scaryfreak12345]

yay north raleigh here when im old enough to drive i will def. buy one

[Laur3ntLapo]

it's sad but wouldnt buy it just because it's a KIA

[sakotaco16]

it has no room in the front seat

[chrisleithauto]

Had some who is 6'2" love the room. How tall are you?

[ysung07]

this guy sounds like mathew mcconaughey!!! haha

[WYTEMINORITY]

what version is that

[mrSarcastic1984]

how come the speedo only showed kph not mph?

[chrisleithauto]

good question, Kia sent out a demo soul from Korea, that couldn't be sold to show what the Soul's were going to look like. It got here a few months before the American Soul went on the market.

[wlsdn0128]

Guys ! Better than American company car ! Right ?!

[jewelgallagher]

how much does it cost?

[FrankzTerz]

around 14k-16k very affordable

[charm11769]

You know I've been hearing a lot of negative comments bout this car and how its a copy of nissan and scions or whatever brand of car...but to be honest a car is a car, either way your going to drive it. Its a great price for a vehicle and to be honest I would buy it, just remember, your not the one making money off the car, so don't hate.

[Cargo1273]

That's right damn it! even if is a cheap-ass copy of a real Japanese kei car.

[charm11769]

lol nice lol..but yea so right damn it!

[kjk0802]

Kia Soul got a FULL 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating and was rated the safest B-segment car in the world.

Scion got a poor safety rating for side impact, and descent for front and rear.

Kia Soul looks unique and beautiful

Scion XB looks like a cereal box..

Kia Soul also won the "interior of the year winners" award from Wards Auto.

Popular Mechanic (Science, technology megazine) voted Kia Soul better than Nissan Cube and Scion XB.

Scion XB, Nissan Cube= UGLY

[cae050689]

technically from 2008 up model xbs have excelent side impact your thinking of the 03 to 06s that doesnt have side airbags and personally i think the xb is better it rides smoother and is quieter but thats my opinion

[THEJLG]

How is it a copy?

It looks NOTHING like its rivals - completely original design (it jusst didn't start the segment it is in - that does not make it a copy)

[sgfilmclub1]

hey there guys our club is raffling off 2 soul sports only 1000 tickets are being sold at $25.00 a ticket drawing will be on june 5,2009 contact me for more info

[TheRealMario46]

One question. Does mood speakers come with all models? Sorry if its a stupid question. Just got over the Honda Fit hype and I'm all into this better option. My first day deciding on this!

[sgfilmclub1]

nope it does not come in all models

[ponchovia135]

not on the base model unfortunately. But on the +, !, and sport models they do. They come standard on the exclam and sport, and optional on the +. The audio package for the + is $400 bucks. But it comes with center speakers, 6 instead of 4, a 325 watt amplifier, mood speakers, and MP3/USB connectivity. It's worth it if you ask me.

[roberto8506]

awesome! this car

[woosungx01]

i'm a owner of the toyota celica GTs. We all know Japanese cars are outstanding. I don't have any problems with my toyota (89k so far). However, after lookg soul and saw korean TV show that people driving Soul to some mission for their show, I really want this car. It will looking awesome with red Soul with black rims. White is great looking too... I really want this car! but honestly I don't know about the performance of the car so that's the problem =(

[ottlmr]

that is so true and yeah those speaker lights been out since the 90's but of curse as we both know there is going to be idiots out there that is still going to wast there money on it

[djkool707]

why does it need traction control i doubt its that powerful under the hood it looks like nothing more than a 1.3l, other than that its a really nice, and the scion's are going to have some competition!

[mysteryman2580]

it has a 2.0L under the hood

[DanteFox]

I'm not impressed that a brand new car already haves valve noise... I mean it sounds like a diesel...

[Binx01]

it IS a diesel numbnuts

[DanteFox]

sense when? I recall that no where does it say on kia's site and on all the auto show revues they say nothing about it being diesel... unless you can prove other wise. It's best to just let this go.

[Binx01]

All dealerships got a diesel version of the car just to display it. They can't sell it anywhere though. This was a few months before it came out. The date of this vid is dec 08 and the car was launched march 09.

[Binx01]

Just go to page 2 of these comments and you'll find your proof :P

[chrisleithauto]

yep, you've got a good ear. It is a diesel.

[Lisandro01987]

LOOKS HOT!!! sad i bought a nissan versa but oh well :)

[kreative15]

well to me i like car.All it need is a different color and that mp3 input to stay in there and it is good for me

[sasaew]

i don't like suck japs car^^

[proudtobeslavic]

@sasaew KIA is Korean

SAMSUNG=KOREAN

LG=KOREAN

GO DIE

[EnZeppelin]

SIck car.

[okonaoko11]

fuck kia they r garbage

[bradfick147]

this is definently the diesel version..how did you get this in the states???

[chrisleithauto]

Kia sent one to just about every Kia dealership in the US.

[XDILikeTurtlesXD]

i like this car this one is like 15k

[imatube132]

this ones 16~17k the soul sport =]

[DALORAX1996]

yo our dealer has a few.

[hagdog65]

i think this car is awesome im only 16 to much money

[gezelle007]

its diesel??? or what- it sounds like its diesel and im to lazy to research it...lol.

[chrisleithauto]

This one is, but only has a Korean Demo, diesel won't be available in the states, that sucks.

[MotiKarioke]

it seems that Kia was able to package the best features from the competition; nissan versa hatch and scion xb, with, if its anything like my old sephia, Kia's tank-like reliability and modest price. i would be making my way to the dealer now if it was available in the diesel in the US

[latincherrylips]

i have a scion xb, and im thinking of selling and getting this one, but im still not sure, just waiting till it gets here in puerto rico to see it in person so i can make my final decision

[tomprman]

This car is mine, i hope this car get in Puerto Rico i am tyred of the toyota yaris, it cost 16,000 a total with intereset 21,000 it is ridiculous

[rig48]

wow ill have to give this a test drive........im looking into a scion or nissan.....now this is quite nice.

[punkrockporkchop]

umm...what just happened?

[novazems12]

how is it on the road, is it smooth

[sisubilly]

A Jeep "any model" would top that thing

[WARLORD1863]

Except in price and gas mileage. This thing is clearly a car meant for teens who want a cool yet cheap car to cruise around in.

[deedundone]

@WARLORD1863 i honestly think, as a teen who drives a 2000 Nissan quest just fine, they are 1. just trying to compete with the Nissan Cube, and similar cars, and 2. are trying to make small and semi efficient look half way cool. honestly, would i but one? well, if the price is right, and of course the gas mileage. but other than that, oh well.

[rysanti]

poorman's range rover

[novazems12]

is it roomy?

[chrisleithauto]

Quite roomy.

[tomprman]

did you talk to me?

[danartot]

is it me or does that engine sound like its gonna explode...lol sounds like a lawn mower....looks cool though

[tsthedragon]

it does sound like a lawn mower. maybe it is just a audio quality of camcorder.

[chrisleithauto]

that's the diesel, not available in the states, just a demo.

[rockpunjabirock]

this is going to be a hit.

[DURAMATRIX112]

wow thats really cool! i want one now XD

[youreugly69]

i think it looks pretty cool. and its a diesel too? hmmmm

[yanzodadon]

lovin all the features but looks stupid from the outside.

you drive past street racers in this and they'll shit all over you.

[darkeyce02]

street racers dont know what theyre doing most the time so its ok, a nice 4cyl, looks good has new features.

[JeepCherokeeKid]

me and my mom are goin down to the dealer today for one wish us (credit) luck

[greekmonstervt91]

wow it looks like Kia copied from the Scion XB...

[immobile2]

I am getting one. Just what I need.

[chrisleithauto]

call 800-697-8857

[AnGeIWhiP]

hey hey i've seen the comercial of this at the movie theather it was funny lol

[lukef03]

that soul is a diesel. Kia sent all kia dealerships a kia soul to show customers and every one of them is str8 from korea. We wont be able to buy the diesel. it will come with a 1.6L and a 2.0L engine

[benhereford]

diesel is more efficient.

[Indiwake]

im buyin the the sport :) the interior is siiickkk

[Mevlevi1207]

Interesting design. Kia is certainly stepping up their game.

[bigdaddysly101]

Love the sound of that engine. Sounds like a damn farm tractor from the 1950's. Knowing Kia, that's probably where they got the engine design from. Still, I can see how a lot of teenagers are gonna love this car. Perfect for them. We don't want them going fast anyways.

[bigdaddysly101]

Leg room????? What leg room???

[irishheather07]

omg i love it!!

[Kuessemir]

Is it a diesel? It kinda sounds like a diesel... I cant wait to get a look at one up close!

[leadfootmf]

lol thats what i was thinking also.

[chrisleithauto]

this one is a diesel, the bad part is that diesels will not be offered in the states.

[integgy95]

Good job on the video man. Very descriptive, you actually seem to know about the car your selling.. Thats not typical for alot of dealers.

[chrisleithauto]

thanks mi amigo.

[i2n4us]

when this car coming for canada.i really like this car

[chrisleithauto]

the last thing I heard was that it was slated for a April/May time frame.

[raw665]

i just bought mine today, and will be here in 2 weeks. they are all in Vancouver and dealers all over canada have them already

[QuebecoisSti]

thx a lot for this very well descriptive video. you did a good job !

[chrisleithauto]

thanks.

[bufbarbnaby]

It has a lot more "Seoul" than the Japs for less money and better warranty.

Actually it was designed here in the OC...Irvine to be exact.

[tiana123123321]

mann fk it looks hot way betta than the suziki swift lol.. is this out in 2010 ???

[chrisleithauto]

Actually, it will be out in 2009.

[keunsoo2000]

guy didn't mention that letters on the seats glow at night.

[donkey207]

nice!

[Kaola]

What trim level is this particular soul? The "+" the "!" or the sport?

[chrisleithauto]

Not sure what the trim levels are going to be as I've heard the soul, then +, ! and sport, but this one is a Soul 2u, and then next one up is a Soul 4u.

[davewhodavedunn]

im in canada, when do they come to canada, 2010 april may or 2011?

[chrisleithauto]

Not sure, does anyone out there know?

[chrisleithauto]

Just got word that Canada should be getting them the same time we are.

[Orikus]

Spring of 2009

[davewhodavedunn]

the engine sounds like a diesel....when is this car for sale? 2009?

[chrisleithauto]

Yep, you're right! Diesel. Sad though because they're not going to be offered stateside, but the Soul will be in production next month, and will be here in the states by the End of March or April.

[Stevensz45]

hyundai and kia are moving up.^

[dementedkirby]

Love it. After my drivers ed, I think I'll get one.

[autofied]

it's definitely targeted at a younger buyer like the scion initially was, and its price well for a first car, and the options seem to add more to the younger draw

[jpg42893]

does this car come with a 3rd row seat?

[chrisleithauto]

2nd row, seats 5, they are talking about making a 3rd row Soul though.

[autofied]

It's a solid platform and lays the groundwork for a bunch of cool concepts- anyone see the Soul'ster pop up yet?

[lamdo23]

there is going to be a 3rd row soul?

[chrisleithauto]

There is talk that there will be a 3rd row soul and there is now a concept soul truck called the Soulster.

[Grandam1999]

Kia released the pricing. the base one will start at $13,995. I think that is a bargain, considerring that you are getting 6 airbags, ESC, Traction, ABS and all. Only thing I miss from the concept is the more aggressive looking front and the slide out laptop shelf, not to mention the suicide doors. :(

[autofied]

All that jazz it typical of concepts, but the overall shape is intact and extremely close to the concept- they definitely stepped outside of the box on the design of it

[oregonbruin]

Too bad we won't get the CRDI engine like the one in this video in the US, but still should be a great addition to the Kia lineup.

[autofied]

agreed, a few of the crdi based models have been showing up at dealers across the country recently from what I've seen, but even without the diesel, it's sending the brand in a good direction

[catfish4281]

The styling is intense... Nifty features aimed at young people but everyone will go to the dealership if it is a good car. Looks way better than Element, Mini Clubman, and xB.

[autofied]

I just read the review in my Automobile magazine and the editors said the same as far as features go- lots of different customization options

[lamdo23]

how much would it be when it comes out

[autofied]

Kia's projected pricing is 14-18k base

[is3tj]

Is that the Soul !,+, or Sport?

[autofied]

This is the Soul! (exclaim)- you can differentiate it because of the foglights, sunroof, and 18" wheels- the only other model above this is the sport, with a body kit and spoiler and a few other goodies

[dementedkirby]

Also, the Soul! has sand-colored interior accents, while the Soul Sport has red interior accents. Both interiors look extremely nice and functional, certainly more substantial than a Scion xB or Nissan Cube in my opinion.

[Orikus]

I agree

[Hako2004]

Very cool vehicle. Good job Kia, I'll be test driving one in the spring.

[chrisleithauto]

It drives great! I wish I could get one now though.

[Saturnvue2005]

I'm loving the styling! It's different, and looks better than the Scion XB.

[chrisleithauto]

I agree. I've sat down in both, and the style and the MORE features you get in the Kia for the money are QUITE SIMPLY STAGGERING.

[autofied]

I have yet to sit in the Soul, but by styling and features alone, I think it's a few notches up on the xB- I like the USB port too, and the mood lighting is growing on me

[is3tj]

OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS CAR!!!!! Are they expensive.

[Saturnvue2005]

No, they are not much. I would say under $17,000

[is3tj]

Thx