2012 Concept Kia Soul ie: 3 by Johnson Controls 2011 Detroit Auto Show

One of the world's largest suppliers of automotive components, the company Johnson Controls (JC), at the Auto Show in Detroit, presented the concept Kia Soul ie: 3, which as the name implies, is based on the production version of Kia Soul.

Feature of the concept Kia Soul ie: 3 are:

* New lithium-ion battery, located at the bottom of the concept;
* Seats are made from natural ingredients;
* Alternative audio system;
* Unique LED interior lighting;
* A new information system, which includes 6.5-inch display.

"Features that are implemented in the Kia Soul ie: 3 can be applied to other cars" - said in a release.

2010 Kia Soul Exterior Interior reviews and price

The 2010 Soul is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Base to the Sport.

Upon... read more introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 122-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sport is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 142-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP

$13,300 - $16,950

Invoice

$12,755 - $15,885