2017 Kia Soul (facelift)
The second generation Kia Soul
was introduced at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Now, Kia is
readying a facelift of the second-gen Kia Soul, and undisguised spy shots
captured in South Korea, courtesy Kia-World, show how what the new model looks
like. The new Kia Soul (facelift) is expected to debut at the 2016 Los Angeles
Auto Show in November.
The elements changed on the outside are
bumpers, grille, headlamps, door mirrors and tail lamps. Additionally, new
exterior schemes and wheel designs can be expected. Inside, there should be an
upgraded infotainment/multimedia system, depending on the market.
The Kia Soul is currently offered in
three trim levels in the U.S. market: Base, + and !. Engine options include a
1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline unit producing 130 hp at 6,300 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,850 rpm and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder
gasoline unit which develops 164 hp at 6,200 rpm and 205 Nm of
torque at 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual
transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
In global markets, a 1.6-litre
four-cylinder diesel engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission are also
available. There’s no word on any major mechanical changes on the mid-cycle
change. The new Kia Soul (facelift) should go on
sale in first markets in late 2017, followed by more global markets in the
first half of 2017.
