Kia Soul, what do you think? - Toyota Yaris Forums

kuyachris84 · 04-05-2009, 08:38 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOX5eYcViw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS0TQnUcZek

What do you guys think about the Kia Soul? I think it looks pretty cool IMO.

SIPNGAS · 04-05-2009, 08:40 PM

The more I see them around, the more I like them.

captainm27 · 04-05-2009, 08:43 PM

To be honest, I think the Koreans are starting to make an impact on the Japanese markets here. I am seeing more and more elantras and sonatas on the roads. And last year they introduced the Genesis, which competes really good pricewise against the luxury brands. However, I do think the Soul is not so much a Yaris competitor (that belongs to the accent), but it seems like a Scion competitor.

captfuntastic · 04-05-2009, 08:47 PM

Love the car. I test drove on this weekend. If I knew they were coming out I would have waited. Still love my Yaris but the Soul is a neat little car.

BTW I have been lurking here for over a year, but this is my first post. Hello to all!

jinxor · 04-05-2009, 08:54 PM

^^ Hello mate!!!

Yeah .. the kia soul look nice...

Too bad.. it doesnt come in two doors... YARIS FTW!!!

kuyachris84 · 04-05-2009, 08:57 PM

If it came out sooner.. I'd probably would have one. I like the song in the commercial too.

Fort Knox by the Goldfish. Listen... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Pd5AFzAfk

yaris-me · 04-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Right car at the wrong time, economy imploding. KIA is out to kick ass!

YAR1S · 04-05-2009, 09:18 PM

I seen a few, I like them.... too bad its a kia :p

Yawesh · 04-05-2009, 09:52 PM

nice, but u guys hear the engine noise! yes i'm obsessed with engine noise

captfuntastic · 04-05-2009, 09:59 PM

The one I drove did not sound like that.

YAR1S, say want you want about KIA(Hyundai) but my wife had a 1997 Elantra purcahsed new. Served us well and finally donated it last year when I got her a Matrix.

ruimond · 04-05-2009, 10:11 PM

Looks pretty cool for a KIA

. Kinda like the square shape of those scions you have in the US.

MadMax · 04-05-2009, 11:07 PM

Another "boxcar," along with the xD and Nissan Cube, they are all beginning to look the same...how are they designing these cars anyway, with Lego blocks?!?

I'll stick with the Yaris!

Cheers! M2

Deltasix · 04-05-2009, 11:42 PM

I liked it..... up until I saw the back of the car. Don't like the rear at all!

supmet · 04-05-2009, 11:50 PM

I think its a kia. I see lots of new kias on the road, as I have been for years now. I very rarely see kias older than 5 years old still on the road...

TinyGiant · 04-06-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deltasix

I liked it..... up until I saw the back of the car. Don't like the rear at all!

+1

its stance from the side is nice.. probably why its always pictured in that position. lol

but the rear is pretty bland.

i keep seeing them around and they do look pretty nice..

roxy1 · 04-06-2009, 01:16 AM

kia better be hoping for gas prices to stay where they are. people are going to be demanding better mileage from small cars, and the soul is not going to deliver. i expect it will be rated 30 mpg highway. to that i shall say

dallas · 04-06-2009, 01:53 AM

"Fugly"

minired5stby · 04-06-2009, 02:09 AM

Its a wannabe Scion Xb

04-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	Kia Soul, what do you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOX5eYcViw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS0TQnUcZek What do you guys think about the Kia Soul? I think it looks pretty cool IMO. __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

04-05-2009, 08:40 PM	#2
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	The more I see them around, the more I like them. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

04-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	If it came out sooner.. I'd probably would have one. I like the song in the commercial too. Fort Knox by the Goldfish. Listen... :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Pd5AFzAfk __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

04-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#11
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	Looks pretty cool for a KIA . Kinda like the square shape of those scions you have in the US. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

04-05-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
Deltasix Drives: '07 Liftback: Work in Progress Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT Posts: 187	I liked it..... up until I saw the back of the car. Don't like the rear at all! __________________ "The basis of optimism is sheer terror."

04-05-2009, 08:43 PM	#3
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	To be honest, I think the Koreans are starting to make an impact on the Japanese markets here. I am seeing more and more elantras and sonatas on the roads. And last year they introduced the Genesis, which competes really good pricewise against the luxury brands. However, I do think the Soul is not so much a Yaris competitor (that belongs to the accent), but it seems like a Scion competitor.

04-05-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
captfuntastic Drives: 2008 S LB Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 2	Love the car. I test drove on this weekend. If I knew they were coming out I would have waited. Still love my Yaris but the Soul is a neat little car. BTW I have been lurking here for over a year, but this is my first post. Hello to all!

04-05-2009, 09:11 PM	#7
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Right car at the wrong time, economy imploding. KIA is out to kick ass!

04-05-2009, 09:52 PM	#9
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	nice, but u guys hear the engine noise! yes i'm obsessed with engine noise

04-05-2009, 09:59 PM	#10
captfuntastic Drives: 2008 S LB Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 2	The one I drove did not sound like that. YAR1S, say want you want about KIA(Hyundai) but my wife had a 1997 Elantra purcahsed new. Served us well and finally donated it last year when I got her a Matrix.

04-05-2009, 11:07 PM	#12
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Another "boxcar," along with the xD and Nissan Cube, they are all beginning to look the same...how are they designing these cars anyway, with Lego blocks?!? I'll stick with the Yaris! Cheers! M2

04-05-2009, 11:50 PM	#14
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	I think its a kia. I see lots of new kias on the road, as I have been for years now. I very rarely see kias older than 5 years old still on the road...

04-06-2009, 01:16 AM	#16
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	kia better be hoping for gas prices to stay where they are. people are going to be demanding better mileage from small cars, and the soul is not going to deliver. i expect it will be rated 30 mpg highway. to that i shall say

04-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#17
dallas Drives: Yaris Hatch /Landrover D2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 242	"Fugly"

04-06-2009, 02:09 AM	#18
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	Its a wannabe Scion Xb

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