2017 Kia Soul and Carens (UK)
The 2017 Kia Soul and Carens can now be ordered in the United Kingdom. The Soul has a new trim grading structure - 1, 2, 3, and Sport, with the latter
benefiting from a 1.6-liter T-GDi rated at 201 horsepower.
Kicking off the range from £ 13,995 (US$ 17,814) is the
'1' flavor, which includes standard features such as air conditioning,
electrically adjustable side mirrors, multi-function steering wheel, trip
computer, keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring system.
Grade '2' starts from £ 16,750 (US$ 21,321) and adds
17-inch alloy wheels, instead of the 16-inch ones, automatic headlights, satin
chrome interior door handles, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter,
cruise control with speed limiter, rear privacy glass, rearview camera, rear
parking sensors and automatic air-con.
Priced from £ 20,750 (US$ 26,413), the Soul '3' has
18-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior door handles, front and rear parking
sensors, push-button start, mood lighting, JBL audio system, 8-inch navigation
and rain-sensing wipers. Finally, the Sport model introduces unique 18-inch
wheels, larger front disc brakes, twin exhaust system, panoramic sunroof, LED
fog lights, electrically adjustable front seats, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross
Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection, among others. The range-topper carries
a starting price of £ 23,250 (US$ 29,595).
Kia Carens is offered in four
trim levels - 1, 2, 3, and 4, and features a slightly modified exterior, and
new 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels on all flavors. Standard features include LED
DRLs, projection headlights with cornering lamps, leather-trimmed steering
wheel and gear shifter, center console armrest, air-con, rear air ventilation,
cruise control with speed limiter, Bluetooth with voice recognition and music
streaming and remote central locking, from £ 18,995 (US$ 24,179).
Head for the '2' models and your 2017 Carens will
come with electrically folding side mirrors, dual-zone automatic air-con,
7-inch touchscreen with Kia Connected Services, TomTom navi, Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto connectivity, DAB radio, rearview camera and others. Prices for
this model start from £ 20,395 (US$ 25,961), and following it is the '3', which can
be had from £ 24,300 (US$ 30,932), adding 17-inch alloy wheels, electric driver's
seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, de-icing front wipers, second-row
sunblinds and leather upholstery.
Rounding up the family is the '4', priced from
£ 26,290 (US$ 33,465), which benefits from the same level of equipment as the 3 and
adds the 8-inch touchscreen, LED readling lights, panoramic sunroof, premium
vision instrument cluster, 8-speaker JBL audio system with amplifier and
subwoofer, push-button start, and Parallel Park Assist with Front and Rear
Parking Sensors.
