Kia Soul 2012 to debut in New York

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The 2011 New York Auto Show to host worldwide premieres of the next-generation Kia Rio sedan and Kia Soul 2012 – model year!

At next week’s New York Auto Show, Kia will unveil a completely redesigned Rio subcompact sedan and slightly updated Soul crossover. As our previous spy reports revealed, the Kia Soul 2012 – Model Year received some mid-cycle styling updates which include a slightly revised front fascia with LED daytime running lights, new signature grille and refreshed front bumper.



According to latest reports, the refreshed Soul crossover also received some of powertrain enhancements for the 2012 model year. The highlight of the new Kia Soul 2012 will be the all-new six-speed automatic transmission. This highly-advanced six-speed gearbox will replace the four-speed automatic transmission, which was available in the Soul crossover since its inaugural launch. Expect the Soul to achieve around 35 miles per gallon on the highway with the new tranny.


The refreshed Kia Soul 2012 will be displayed alongside new Kia Rio 4-door sedan. Kia has already unveiled the five-door Rio at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show and now, it is all set to take the wraps off the Rio’s four-door sibling model. The all-new Kia Rio 2012 sports a fully redesigned exterior and interior, as well as some highly advanced powertrain technology. Boasting gasoline direct injection GDI technology, the new Rio is expected to achieve ratings of over 40 mpg!