Kia Soul

Text: Stephen Dobie / Photos: Automedia

11th August 2008

Kia’s Soul has been bared once again! The model has already been revealed to the public, but this silver example is undergoing some final testing before production begins. It is also our first proper glimpse at the car’s rear, with a smart tailgate, tidy light clusters and a low, bumper-clad number plate.

There is still some masking around the car, hinting at subtle changes for the final production version, which gets its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

The Soul looks very tough, with pronounced wheel arches and roof rails that give it a chunky SUV look. It will need to stand out, though, with tough rivals such as the all-new Vauxhall Meriva and Honda Jazz awaiting it when it’s launched next year.

Expect prices to start from around £11,000.

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