Immaculate 2012 With 2.4l Gas (no Turbo), Lowered, Tint, Grille, Wheels, Clean! on 2040-cars
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Purchased this Optima new, intending to keep it for a long time. (What it looked like.) Settled on the EX model & 2.4L motor (over the SX or turbo) due to lower
Got the Premium and Technology packages: Made the following additions / modifications... * 4x ARK springs (lowered vehicle 1"-1.5") * Drag Racing DR-43 wheels (18"x8.5") Lowered for better handling and fuel economy. * Continental ExtremeContact DWS (235/45) tires: Chosen for handling. Driven about 25,000 miles. Good tread remaining. * Gloss black Custom grille from Shark Racing, * "K" badges on front, rear, steering wheel: You might from time to time be asked, "What kind of car is that?" * Tinted windows 50% front, 35% rear: The legal limit permitted in Virginia. (receipt) * WeatherTech FloorLiner DigitalFit mats: Not cheap. Just excellent. From WeatherTech. * Kia Spare Tire Kit with jack: This car does not come with a spare tire. Purchased but not installed... * Rear Spoiler: Decided against installing this, but someone else * Concept III Cold Air Intake: Ready to install for anyone who wants another I used Fuelly.com to track consumption... You benefit. Peruse this car's consumption history with notes, even view 56 points on one graph.
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Kia Soul getting turbo power, possible AWD
Wed, 17 Sep 2014It's been a long time coming, but it appears we might finally see a turbocharged Kia Soul next year. Kia officials reportedly confirmed the hotter Soul to Motor Trend recently, and also stated that the company is (still) investigating the use of all-wheel drive for the next generation of its boxy hatchback.
The turbo Soul will arrive with the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder found in the Forte, rated at 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. According to Motor Trend, Kia wanted to launch the hotter Soul this year, but didn't have the retuned steering or suspension calibration, as well as the larger brakes, ready in time. Transmission pairings weren't discussed, but Kia does mate both its six-speed manual and automatic units to the 1.6T.
As for all-wheel drive, this isn't the first time we've heard reports on this front, and it seems like a pretty natural fit, to us. Adding AWD would allow the Soul to better compete with vehicles like the Nissan Juke and the upcoming Chevy Trax and Jeep Renegade. But as of right now, a four-wheels-driven Soul hasn't been given an official go-ahead.
Kia confirms Soul EV headed to US, cue the electric hamsters
Tue, 01 Oct 2013Kia has been toying with the notion of an electric vehicle for years now. In the two years since the Korean automaker revealed the Ray EV concept, rumors of a battery-powered production vehicle have persisted, evidenced most recently by spy shots showing an electric version of the Soul hatchback this past July. Now Kia has officially announced that the Soul EV is heading for production.
Although Kia has yet to reveal official photos or specifications, this is the first confirmation we've received that the Soul EV is indeed headed for a showroom near you. Set to arrive sometime next year, the Soul EV promises to pack an as-yet unspecified arrangement of electric motors and batteries and visual cues that aim to improve the vehicle's aerodynamics and differentiate it from the conventionally powered Soul.
We'll have to wait until its debut approaches at an undetermined upcoming auto show in the US for more details, but for now you can delve into the official announcement below and scope out those same spy shots in the gallery above.
Kia K900 flagship to make advertising debut during Super Bowl
Wed, 04 Dec 2013Kia is already solidifying its advertising plans for the 2014 Super Bowl, targeting a 30-second spot for its new, rear-drive K900 sedan during during the biggest football game of the year. The cost for this half-minute of air time? $4 million.
Of course, Kia is no stranger to advertising during the Super Bowl, with the Space Babies and Hot Bot ads of last year and the Mr. Sandman spot in 2012. But the stakes with the K900, which see the Korean brand attempting emulate its corporate cousin/bitter rival Hyundai, by moving into the rear-drive luxury space, are far, far greater. After all, Kia's previous Super Bowl ads were all for models in established segments - the K900 is an entering a realm the brand has never played in before.
The Super Bowl spot will be the first exposure to the K900 for many potential buyers, and considering that the South Korean brand is targeting conquest sales, according to the report from AdAge, it's important that it makes a good showing on such a large stage. As for the theme of the ad, there isn't much speculation from the execs this early in the game, according to AdAge. Looks like we'll be waiting until February to find out.