Salivate. Dream. Imagine.
There are so many things you want to see and do when you are in San Francisco.
If only time was abundant as San Francisco new technology money.
Read a book by the bay, walk on the beach, dine on incredible food at one neighborhood eatery after another, especially the variety of authentic pizzas, and shop until you drop, among other activities.
If you’ve visited or live there, we’re sure you can think of more things to add to this list.
There is one activity you probably would prefer not to engage in. Tourist or resident, it doesn’t matter. This next activity most likely won’t be on the list.
What is that?
Driving around San Francisco. The streets are unbelievably crowded and the parking rare as a $200,000 home.
Luxury car, SUV or pickup truck. Really? Don’t even think about it.
One car that you should think about, especially if you are a socially active business woman in San Francisco is the 2020 Kia Soul.
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It is compact and wonderfully affordable.
Some would say stylish too.
Are you in the market for a new car?
The Kia Soul is a compact car manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia Motors.
Designed at Kia's design center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in South Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant as the Soul EV in North and Central America as well as Europe.
The reporters and reviewers alike seem to like this car.
A lot.
As shared at caranddriver.com, “Instantly recognizable and increasingly ubiquitous, the Kia Soul is almost iconic. Kia thinks it is iconic, hence why its 2020 redesign is as careful an evolution as, say, the latest Porsche 911's. The Kia is still affordable (prices start at $18,485), and its seating remains tall and chairlike, as in an SUV. The slab-sided, boxy profile and snub nose are unmistakable, and some additional funkiness is provided by taillights that now practically encircle the back window and a scowling face that resembles a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet.”
Iconic. High praise indeed.
Okay. Thanks for the Star Wars analogy. Love the price. Have you looked at the prices of new vehicles these days?
Straight from Kia, the 2020 Soul maintains the versatility you expect from the distinctive hatchback, and brings updated details for improved drivability and comfort. All-new trim levels mean there’s a Soul for everyone—from the GT-Line trims with an available turbocharged engine, unique styling, and available center exhaust, to the rugged-looking Soul X-Line. All with the signature style and modern vibe unique to the Soul hatchback.
You like what you see thus far right? We do. The accolades continue.
The Soul is a two-time Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs award winner.
Very impressive.
The informative team at cars.com adds, “The Kia Soul has always been reliable, spacious, modern, efficient, fun to drive and affordable. For 2020, Kia has updated the Soul to make it even more appealing to even more people.
The Kia Soul rolls into its second decade and third generation with its soul intact. The city-size hatchback is all-new, with more modern tech and better driving manners, but it retains its core practicality and value.”
See what we mean? City sized hatchback. Ideal for parking in those tight spaces. Perfect for maneuvering around crowded San Francisco streets filled with tight spaces.
If you are still on the fence about the Kia Soul, you probably need more information.
We have it for you. Straight from the manufacturer.
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IRVINE, Calif., September 23, 2019 – Kia Motors America’s (KMA) beloved urban runabout – the Soul – has been awarded Best Multimedia Quality in its award segment in the J.D. Power 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. The announcement follows Kia’s award as the highest ranked mass market brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for the fifth consecutive year, with the Soul recognized among the top 10 vehicles in the industry1.
“The Soul has been an undeniable success since its launch in 2009, and with the redesign of this third-generation model, the technologically advanced Soul is equipped to be a strong contender in the marketplace,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “Being named Best Multimedia Quality among Compact Vehicles by J.D. Power serves to further reinforce Kia’s commitment to world-class quality and a premium ownership experience.”
The all-new Soul delivers unmatched style, peppy performance, thrilling technology and urban practicality, evolving the popular subcompact into the most advanced and innovative Soul yet. For the 2020 model year, the Soul offers impressive technology, including standard Android Auto2 and Apple CarPlay3 and a suite of available options including: Bluetooth®4 Multi-Connection, interior mood lighting, a 10.25-inch HD color touchscreen5 with split screen functionality and a 640-watt Harman/Kardon6 audio system – twice the wattage of the previous generation Soul.
“Simply offering a variety of multimedia technologies isn’t enough,” said Brent Gruber, Senior Director, Automotive Quality Practice at J.D. Power. “In order to enhance the vehicle experience, owners want those technologies to be problem free and work as expected. In the compact segment no vehicle demonstrates that high level of multimedia quality better than the Kia Soul.”
The J.D. Power Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study measures the experiences and opinions of vehicle owners regarding the quality, design and features of their audio, communication, entertainment and navigation systems in the first 90 days of ownership. Multimedia system quality is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality – the Kia Soul scored a 9.0 PP100.
About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
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https://www.kia.com/us/en/soul/gallery.exterior
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Soul
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a26470868/2020-kia-soul-first-drive/
https://www.cars.com/research/kia-soul-2020/
