New 2012 Kia Soul

At Gary Lang Kia, we're excited about the updated features for the new 2012 Kia Soul:

Mechanical

•  1.6L GDI Gamma 4-cylinder engine
•  Intake manifold now front-mounted vs. rear-mounted
• Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
• 11:1 compression ratio and high-pressure fuel system (115 bar)
• - Dual CVVT, Variable Intake System (VIS)
• - Durability improvements
• - Roller chain, cast-iron cylinder liner, offset crank, serpentine belt, cast aluminum valve cover
• 2.0L “Nu” 4-cylinder engine replaces 2.0L “Beta”
• 4-cylinder engine
• 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions (vs. 4- and 5-speed, respectively)
• Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) technology (late availability)
• Absorptive Glass Mat (AGM) battery
• Reinforced starter
• Alternator management system
• Electric Power Steering (EPS), replaces hydraulic power steering
• Added standard Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Added standard Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 

Interior

• Rear-camera display
• Redesigned center console (audio and climate controls)
• UVO in-vehicle communications and entertainment system powered by Microsoft®2; includes HD radio3
• Navigation system4 with SiriusXM Traffic™5
• Infinity®6 audio system
• Standard telescoping steering wheel
• Auto-on/off headlights on ! models
• Heated seats now feature two settings vs. one
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• Standard glove-box illumination
• Active ECO System
• Standard Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), replaces compact spare tire
• Changed speaker lamp illumination
• Changed fabric interior for + models
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, now standard on + models
• Added 12V power outlet in cargo area on + and ! models

Exterior

• Redesigned front and rear fascia with larger front fog lights
• Multi-reflector headlights, standard on Base and + models; new projection headlights with LED positioning lights, now standard on ! models
• Steel-wheel cover design
• 16- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs
• Tire for 18-inch alloy wheel changed from 225/45R18 to 235/45R18 (for ! models)
• Added standard hood insulator
• Redesigned taillights on Base and + models; new LED taillights, standard on ! models
• Outside mirrors with turn-signal indicators, standard on + and ! models 

Packaging

• Deleted sport trim
• Added Base model with A/T
• Added 1.6L and 2.0L ECO Packages (late availability)
• Deleted Denim (I2), Ghost (1H), Ignition (Y1) and Java (H5) exterior colors
• Added Moss (BD5) exterior color
• Alien (I7) and Dune (A1) exterior colors now available on Base models
• Bright Silver (A3D) and Molten (1E) now available on ! models

Gary Lang Kia is located on Route 31, between Crystal Lake and McHenry, Illinois.