bradley emmanuel

Kia Soul introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2008, but not have to wait until next year to see the facelift of this polarizing urban model is not known whether van or SUV. Organization of the Auto Show in New York has informed through its newsletter that the facelift of the Soul will be waiting next week in the Big Apple, and our cameras are there to account for his debut.

Although Kia has not detailed the new features that have prepared for the Soul, we know that the 2012 model will feature touches to optical level (including LED daytime running lights) and mechanical improvements, including new six-speed transmissions (automatic and manual) and other direct injection.

We should have all the details on 20 April.

One of the world's largest suppliers of automotive components, the company Johnson Controls (JC), at the Auto Show in Detroit, presented the concept Kia Soul ie: 3, which as the name implies, is based on the production version of Kia Soul.

Feature of the concept Kia Soul ie: 3 are:

* New lithium-ion battery, located at the bottom of the concept;
* Seats are made from natural ingredients;
* Alternative audio system;
* Unique LED interior lighting;
* A new information system, which includes 6.5-inch display.

"Features that are implemented in the Kia Soul ie: 3 can be applied to other cars" - said in a release.