Celebrating the Kia Soul: A Unique Icon in Automotive History
Celebrating the Kia Soul: A Unique Icon in Automotive History
After 16 remarkable years, the Kia Soul is preparing to retire at the end of the 2025 model year. Since its debut in 2009, this quirky urban runabout has sold over 1.5 million units in the United States, capturing the hearts of a diverse array of drivers with its distinctive design and engaging personality.
The Kia Soul began as a modest concept car introduced in Kia's U.S. design studio. It distinguished itself from other compact vehicles with a boxy frame that set it apart from the growing dominance of SUVs. Kia aimed to create a vehicle that combined the efficiency of a small car with the versatility typically associated with SUVs. Interestingly enough, the playful idea for the Soul's design was derived from observing wild boars, leading to the concept of a