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| 30-11-2011 at 08:00: New Year, New Soul | |
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The 2012 Soul range will offer the all-new 2.0-litre MPI petrol engine from the Nu family of 4-cylinder engines. The new Nu brings 122kW and 200Nm to the table and takes to three the engine choices for the 2012 Soul range. The Nu joins the carryover 1.6-litre 4-cylinder Gamma petrol engine which benefits from the addition of dual CVVT for an additional 4kW of power, now 95kW and 157Nm. The third engine in the range is the proven 1.6-litre CRDI diesel with 94kW and 260Nm. Both the 1.6 petrol and diesel engines are available with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox replacing the outdated 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatics from the original model. The 2.0 petrol engine comes standard with the 6-speed automatic. The revised Soul offers two different trim levels, the Soul with 1.6-litre MPi petrol engine, 15-inch steel wheels, 195/65 R15 rubber, six airbags, MDPS steering with rake and reach adjustable wheel, stability control with vehicle stability management and Hillstart Assist Control, 6-function trip computer, 6-speaker audio, seatbelt reminders, streaming Bluetooth and keyless entry with folding key. The Soul+ gains the 2.0-litre petrol engine or 1.6-diesel over the entry-level model as well as 18-inch alloys 225/45 R18 rubber, front fog lamps, luggage cover, roof rails and driver’s seat height adjustment. As well as the new engine offer the new Soul has had a facelift. The front and rear bumpers have increased in style, a change to the look of the front grille, larger fog lights and a new design for the 18-inch alloys all help in rejuvenating the Soul. Pricing for the 1.6-litre petrol remains unchanged at $21,490 (manual) and $23,490 (automatic) despite the addition of the 6-speed gearboxes, telescopic steering and streaming Bluetooth. The Nu 2.0-litre Soul+, at $26,990 adds $1300 over the outgoing 1.6-litre model for the addition of the new engine, 6-speed automatic, 18-inch alloys and cruise control. Diesel pricing has gone up by $800 for both manual and automatic ($27,990 and $29,990 respectively) to reflect the new gearboxes, 18-inch alloys and additional trim features.
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The New Year often brings with it many New Year resolutions. Whether it is to get fit, rejuvenate your body and mind or to stop chewing your toe nails. Well Kia can help as they have launched a refresh of the Kia Soul, and if you are chewing your toe nails get some help.
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