Kia Motors has confirmed that its all-new production model, the Kia Soul, will be marketed globally with a choice of three highly efficient engines (depending on individual markets), when it goes on sale in early 2009. The most forceful engine will be a 2-litre gasoline unit. A smaller capacity 1.6-litre gasoline engine will be offered in most countries, alongside a 1.6-litre diesel engine

featuring a VGT (variable geometry turbocharger). Both the 1.6-litre, four cylinder, 16-valve DOHC potential units are based closely on engines fitted to the hugely successful, European-built, Kia cee’d.

To be manufactured in Korea from November 2008 for overseas markets, the Kia Soul will defy conventions and appeal particularly to the young and the young-at-heart - whatever their age.The World Premiere of […]

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