"car manufacturer to be inducted. From 2010 to 2012, Kia released a series of commercials for the Soul featuring professional golfer Michelle Wie. As an April Fool's Day joke, Kia published a press release on a new environmentally friendly concept based on the Soul in 2010, called the Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line. The concept used sensors on the bumpers and retractable panels to harness the flow of wind. Unveiled at the 2013 New York and Frankfurt auto shows, the second generation Soul is based on Kia's Track'ster concept, and offers an increase in torsional rigidity of 28.7%, wheelbase"
"Kia Ceed The Kia Ceed (styled as ""CEED""; known as the Kia Cee'd before 2018) is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors since 2006, exclusively for the European market. It was released in December 2006, superseding the Kia Spectra and is available as a three-door hatchback (Pro Cee'd), a five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon (Cee'd SW), with a choice of four engines (two gasoline and two diesel), five trim levels (1, 2, 3, 4 and 4 Tech – previously S, GS, LS and SR) and either manual or automatic transmission. The Cee'd is"
"Kia Soul The Kia Soul is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door subcompact crossover SUV (Mini MPV) manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia and now in its second generation. Designed at Kia's design center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in South Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant as the Soul EV in North and Central America as well as Europe. The Soul concept was styled by Mike Torpey in early 2005. As a new member of Kia's Design Team in Irvine, California, Torpey was sent to Kia Korea to brainstorm"
"Early models include a choice of 1.6 liter GDi gasoline or CRDi diesel engines (from the previous generation Kia Soul), six-speed manual or automatic transmission, three different roof colors (black, white, and red), a choice of 11 body colors. Korean market models received the same two engines, with the 2.0 liter gasoline engine currently reserved for North American buyers. The second-generation Kia Soul shares its platform with the second generation Kia Cee'd hatchback. Sixty six percent of the chassis utilizes either Ultra High Strength Steel (35 percent) or High Strength Steel (31 percent). The front subframe uses four bushings (the"
"a Vauxhall Astra Tech Line. Top Gear dented several Cee'ds in a game of car rugby in 2013. The Kia Cee'd has been homologated for TCR-specification series and is manufactured and supplied by Austrian company STARD. Kia will run a factory-supported team in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship in 2017. The Pro Cee'd serves as an official safety car in Poland's Kia Lotos Race, a racing organization created by Kia Motors Polska and Grupa Lotos. The Cee'd is currently available only in European markets (as the Kia Forte, already sold outside Europe would then be in direct competition with the"
"2.0 L I4 or a 1.6 L turbo-four engine. A rugged X-Line trim will also be added to the Soul's trim options. As of 2015, Kia has produced over a million units of the Soul. In the United States, over 100,000 units have been sold each year from 2011 to 2017, becoming the best selling subcompact car in front of the Nissan Versa. Kia Soul The Kia Soul is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door subcompact crossover SUV (Mini MPV) manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia and now in its second generation. Designed at Kia's design center in California, the Soul debuted"
"Europe as the leading market with 6,770 units sold. Germany is the leading European market with 3,853 units sold through December 2015. In 2013, Kia started testing prototype versions of a Soul electric vehicle. In November 2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and it would go on sale in 2014. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show The Soul EV is based on the second generation Kia Soul. The Soul EV is powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 30 kWh for 2018 model year. CHAdeMO fast charging capability of"
"Based on the three-door Cee'd hatchback (Pro_cee'd), the Ex_cee'd shares the same platform, but features different exterior panels and an electric folding fabric roof. Kia revealed a concept of its Pro_cee'd line, with improved aerodynamics and mild hybrid engine tuning to their diesel engine, under the name ""Eco_cee'd"". The concept models were fitted with ISG (Idle Stop&Go) and regenerative braking. Kia previewed a hybrid Cee'd concept at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, and operates an evaluation fleet of in Europe—with the hybrid models featuring an electric motor, powered by a high-voltage battery mounted behind the rear seats. On July 1,"
"Cee'd) and in Israel and South Africa, where it was imported in August 2009. In 2014, the Pro Cee'd is being sold in Israel, Australia and New Zealand. In 2015, Kia Australia announced that the Pro Cee'd will no longer be offered in 2016. Grey imports were being seen on the roads of Iran and in Tunisia. Kia Ceed The Kia Ceed (styled as ""CEED""; known as the Kia Cee'd before 2018) is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors since 2006, exclusively for the European market. It was released in December 2006, superseding the Kia"
"Unlike the previous generation, this car shares no body panels with the 5-door model. The new Pro_Cee'd has been continually praised in reviews for its looks, with a more coupé-like appearance, more sporting stance, lower suspension (by 40 mm) and a smaller front grille. The car has, however, gained some criticism; it excels at comfort and refinement like the standard Cee'd, but its suspension and steering are not considered at all sporty, its setup favouring the aforementioned comfort. Kia's Ex_cee'd cabriolet concept car premiered at the 77th Salon de l'Automobile de Geneve in 2007 and was designed by Pontus Fontaeus."
"is targeting regions with the largest EV markets and infrastructure, and plans to offer the Soul EV in other markets in the near future. Kia demonstrated their upcoming ""Drive Wise"" sub-brand at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show with a Kia Soul EV modified with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology. Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2014 registration: Kia Motors once again teamed up with David&Goliath to promote the Soul using anthropomorphic hamster characters. The most recent commercial was for the Turbo model, featuring the Motörhead song ""Ace of Spades"". The Soul won the"
"and passenger's knees in the event of a front collision, despite having 6 airbags in the car and the Cee'd also scored the maximum available points for the side impact and pole tests. Making its worldwide premiere at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show is the all-new second-generation Cee'd (with the internal code JD) which is claimed to be more sophisticated, efficient, refined, better equipped and with a more engaging driving experience than the first generation. The second-generation Cee'd is, however, significantly more expensive than the first generation and moves the Cee'd out of the ""budget"" market as noted by"
"Kia's first European-designed and built car and Kia intends to sell and manufacture the car exclusively in Europe. To mark the occasion, Kia took the initials of the European Economic Community, EEC or CEE in some places and added ED for European Design. Realizing that ""CEEED"" had too many ‘E's, they replaced the last 'E' with an apostrophe, with ""Cee'd"" being the end result. The new Ceed's name, unveiled in 2018, does not include an apostrophe anymore. The initials now mean Community of Europe with European Design. The Cee'd was designed in Frankfurt, Germany, with Miklós Kovács leading the design"
"2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and it would go on sale in 2014. The Soul EV would be based on the second generation Kia Soul. Powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC via a CHAdeMO connection. Its motor is rated at and of torque. The vehicle was first showcased at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014 where Kia said the Soul EV will be offered in California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. Kia"
"team. while the Concept Car was designed by Pontus Fontaeus. Cars are manufactured in the Kia factory in Teplička nad Váhom, Slovakia. As of 2010, the Cee'd received Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose. The Kia Cee'd earned a Euro NCAP 5 star safety rating for adult occupants for the pre 2009 model. It is also fitted with six airbags (including curtain airbags) as standard even in countries like Ukraine where safety options were usually stripped in comparison with other countries. The Euro NCAP results also showed that the dashboard can become a threat to the driver"
"independent reviewers such as Honest John. The new Cee'd is expected to build on the success of the original model. With the new Cee'd, came Kia's first attempt of a hot hatch with the Pro Cee'd GT. First shown in June 2015, a facelifted model of the Cee'd went on sale in September of the same year. The third-generation car was announced in February 2018 and revealed ahead of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The estate version was announced in March and officially revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The production of the hatchback started in May 2018, the"
"cars, the Kia Soul, during a five-day visit to South Korea. The Kia Soul drew bigger attention than two other vehicles used by the Pope, their Kia Carnival and Hyundai's Santa Fe, because it appeared in the high-profile welcoming ceremony of his arrival at the Seoul Airport on August 14. In 2016, Kia Motors model reliability was ranked first in the United States by J.D. Power and Associates, becoming the first non-luxury automaker since 1989 to top that list. , the Hyundai Motor Company owns a 33.88% stake in Kia Motors. Likewise, as of December 31, 2015, Kia Motors is"
"car is available since June. The production of the estate version will start in summer 2018. At the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, Kia unveiled the ""Pro_Cee'd"", The Show Car designed by Pontus Fontaeus, and began marketing the model in January 2008. The Pro_Cee'd is mechanically identical to the 5-door model but many body panels (sans the bonnet and front-wings) are new and do not carry over from the 5-door model. The first-generation Pro_Cee'd was often compared to the Audi A3 in terms of its appearance, ""Auto Express"" calling it a ""bargain Audi A3"". In 2013, Kia released the second-generation Pro_Cee'd."
"directorial debut in the fictional movie, Hyde. Cadillac Ciel The Cadillac Ciel is a hybrid electric concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The Cadillac Ciel has a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter direct injection V6 producing 425 horsepower and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase of 125 inches. The concept car was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center. The Ciel comes with rear suicide doors, and the interior features a smooth wooden dashboard with a simple gauge look. The word ""Ciel"" is French"
"of its attractive looks that are based on the Dynamic Sculpture Design Philosophy. The Corvette inspired Dual-Cockpit interiors are also quite famous among those who understand car design philosophy. Various auto magazines and journals have also touted its ‘Safe Cage’ Design as one of the safest in the segment. The Chevrolet Sail is available in the 1.3 l Smartech turbocharged DOHC diesel and 1.2 l Smartech petrol engine variants. The 1.3 l diesel engine delivers 22.1 kmpl* while the 1.2 l petrol engine delivers a mileage of 18.2 kmpl* General Motors launched the new Chevrolet Sail in India in sedan"
"Cadillac Ciel The Cadillac Ciel is a hybrid electric concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The Cadillac Ciel has a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter direct injection V6 producing 425 horsepower and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase of 125 inches. The concept car was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center. The Ciel comes with rear suicide doors, and the interior features a smooth wooden dashboard with a simple gauge look. The word ""Ciel"" is French for ""sky""- which is what the designers"
"NAIAS. The production version includes a choice of 1.6L I4 rated at with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 2.0L I4 rated at with a 5-speed manual transmission. It went on sale in 2010. After the Soul's release, Kia USA launched commercials in a campaign titled ""A new way to roll"", created by Los Angeles-based ad agency David&Goliath, and featuring city streets with animated hamsters on stationary hamster wheels. The commercials have attracted popularity on video-sharing sites and were awarded ""Automotive Ad of the Year"" at the Nielsen Automotive Advertising Awards. Featured songs include ""Do What You Do"" by Marz,"
"sales falling sharply, with leading automaker GM even filing for bankruptcy. Hyundai-Kia took significant advantage of the prolonged automotive crisis by producing affordable yet high quality and well designed vehicles. Rapid globalization has seen state of the art factories being built in several countries including Slovakia, the United States and China. The manufacturing facilities have been geared-up to build products that are designed and engineered for local markets. The Kia Cee'd is a leading example, being designed, developed and engineered in Germany and built in Slovakia. Unlike others, this crisis turned into an opportunity for many South Korean automakers. Korean"
"Kia Soul EV The Kia Soul EV is an all-electric subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2015 Kia Soul EV is 93 miles and 111 miles for 2018 model year. Deliveries began in South Korea in May 2014. European sales began in July 2014. Sales started in the U.S. in October 2014; initially it was sold only in California, Oregon, and several Eastern states, with the largest EV markets and infrastructure including New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Global sales exceeded the 10,000 unit milestone in January 2016, with"
"2014 Red Dot Award for Passenger Car Design and the iF Design Award for Discipline: Product in 2014 and Discipline: Communication in 2016. Kia Motors is set to unveil the third generation Soul and Soul EV (codenamed SK3) at the 2018 LA Auto Show. The new model will have all-wheel drive available as an option. The 2020 Soul and Soul EV are slated for release in North America in the second quarter of 2019. On November 21, 2018, Kia Motors released teaser pictures of the new Soul. In addition, it was confirmed that the Soul will be offered with a"
"ST, meaning the GT may be expensive for some drivers to run if driven hard. However, the Pro_Cee'd GT starts at £19,995—making it GBP£5890 cheaper than a basic Golf GTi and £2000 less than an equivalent spec Ford Focus ST 1, with the Tech model being £2500 less than the equivalent Focus ST 2 (prices correct at time of writing). The Cee'd became Kia's best selling European model in the first few years following its launch, strongly outperforming sales of its predecessor, the Cerato—and the previous best selling model, the Picanto—with sales of between 90,000 and 150,000 units per year."
"and torque. The North American version of the Soul was initially available in 2010 and 2011 with one of two inline four-cylinder gasoline engines. The base model is powered by a 1.6-liter unit producing and mated exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission. Higher trims feature a 2.0-liter unit producing connected to a standard five-speed manual transmission with a four-speed automatic available as a stand-alone option. A 1.6-liter diesel engine producing and torque is offered in European models instead of the 2.0-liter gas, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. For the 2012 model, the Soul received two new transmissions and a"
"The Kadett E formed the basis of the Daewoo LeMans (later known as the Daewoo Cielo, and Nexia) in South Korea, Nexia being the hatchback version), which was sold in the United States and New Zealand as the Pontiac LeMans, and in Canada (initially) as the Passport Optima. LeMans sales ended in 1993. The Nexia is still being produced at UzDaewoo plant in Asaka, Uzbekistan. The Cielo was last being produced at Automobile Craiova, a semi-independent (from GM) plant in Craiova, Romania. Their license expired in the fall of 2006. In 1991, GM Europe decided to standardise model names across"
"gasoline engine, an electric motor rated and , continuously variable transmission, ISG (Idle Stop&Go), regenerative braking. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and later at Auto Shanghai and later at the Canadian International Auto Show. The Soul'ster is a concept vehicle which is a subcompact crossover SUV with a 2-door, 4-seater cabriolet SUV body styling with an open roof over the rear seats. It includes dual chrome exhaust, polished aluminum exhaust tips featuring carbon-fiber interior sleeves, and 19-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. It is similar to the Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009"
"Kia Soul EV went on sale in the UK for £24,995 after the government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant. Kia announced the 2016 Soul EV would come in three trims: EV-e, EV, and EV+. The EV-e will only be available in California. A Sun & Fun package will be available on the EV+ adding a sunroof, lighted speakers, and interior lighting kit. Other minor changes and colors are being introduced in the 2016 model year. Global sales passed the 5,000 unit mark in August 2015, of which, 1,177 were sold in South Korea. The 10,000 unit milestone was reached in January"
"Ford Edge The Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The first generation Edge is based on the Ford CD3 platform shared with the first generation Ford Fusion, Mazda CX-9, first and second generation Mazda 6 and Lincoln MKX. Ford also markets the second-generation Edge in European markets. The Edge uses Ford's CD4 platform. The vehicle is assembled at Ford's Oakville Assembly, Ontario, Canada assembly plant. The first generation Edge had debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show with production starting in January 2006 as a 2007 model year. The SE includes cloth seats, single-zone"
"engineers, and is available only as a four-door saloon. It is exported to markets such as Chile, Philippines, Peru, Mexico (sold as Aveo), and Myanmar Chevrolet Sail The Chevrolet Sail is a supermini car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Shanghai General Motors. Launched in 2001, it was sold as the Buick Sail, both in sedan and wagon form which were both based on Opel Corsa B. Since 2005, as the brand Chevrolet was officially introduced in China, the car received a facelift and its name was changed to Chevrolet Sail and Sail SRV. In 2010, the new Sail was completely"
"2013, Kia released the Pro_Cee'd GT; a 5-door Cee'd GT was released January 2014. The Pro_Cee'd GT is the company's first performance oriented car and the first European style ""hot hatch"" to come from a Korean manufacturer. The GT models are a sign of Kia's growing confidence in Europe, believing that they now have the style and brand recognition to deliver a truly desirable performance model in the region and for the GT to act as a halo model for the rest of the range. It is also the first Kia sold in the UK with a turbo-charged petrol engine."