Kia unveiled the third generation of its Soul crossover at the LA Auto Show with a big focus on the future. The 2020 Soul is not only getting a swanky redesign that gives it a striking new look, its powertrains, specifically the electric variant, are getting big improvements. The new Soul has come a long way since its early years. Sure, the base design is still very similar, but it...
After debuting as a hybrid crossover in 2017 and taking an eco-friendly step in 2018 with a plug-in hybrid version, the Niro line is going fully electric with the 2019 iteration. Equipped with a new 64kWh battery, it’ll make 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque. It’s the same battery performance as the recently announced 2020 Kia Soul EV. Kia did not reveal range performance,...
Kia invited TechnoBuffalo to take a drive in the Kia K900 around Southern California for the day. And I mean AROUND Southern California. A 163 mile round trip. I enjoyed nearly every moment of that ride.
As a car maker, Kia's been on an interesting ride — no pun intended — over the last few years: the manufacturer has churned out a couple of really excellent cars as of late, with the Kia Soul among the bunch. It is just one example of the effort to make the brand friendly to young car buyers hoping to find something cool and unique to drive around in. You've all seen the commercials...
After my week with the Soul, the folks from Kia asked if I wanted to swap out for another new model, the 2013 Rio SX 5 Door. Having grown up in hatchbacks, I of course said "Yes"
You’ve noticed the trend of compact, boxy small truck/wagons on the freeways. And you’ve seen the ads with the party animal hamsters. But what’s a Kia Soul really like to drive? I started finding out earlier this week when two Kias drove up to my house and only one drove away, leaving me with a shiny new Alien Green 2012 Kia Soul ! to play with for a while. Yes, that last sentence...