2013 Kia Soul Named One of The ‘Coolest Cars Under $18,000’ by Kelley Blue Book

Jun 20, 2013 12:10 PM EDT | Matt Mercuro

Kia Motors top-selling 2013 Kia Soul passenger vehicle was recently named to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com list of the "10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000."

The 2013 Soul was chosen by the site's editors for its "fun and bold design, high-tech offerings and roominess" according to a company press release.

"The Soul, which paved the way for Kia's design led transformation with its fun and funky personality, quickly established a reputation as the spunkiest car in the Kia lineup, and now KBB has recognized it as one of the coolest vehicles on the market," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA in a press statement. "Kia has always strived to provide customers with value, style and substance, and the Soul fulfills that promise with an extensive roster of standard features and unique design that has become iconic."

The Soul finished third on Kelley Blue Book's list of the coolest cars, as only the 2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Ford Focus were deemed "cooler."

Editors at KBB.com said during the voting process they looked for new cars that "were fun to own and drive. The Soul's one-of-a-kind look and feel stood out amongst its competition."

Click here to see the complete list and more information about KBB.com's 2013 list of the 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000,

"Born in 2010 and significantly updated in 2012, the Kia Soul has managed to keep its cool the whole time," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com in a press statement. "Like a small cargo van with bold lines and high tech, the Soul's impressive standard equipment list includes Bluetooth phone connectivity, an auxiliary audio input and iPod integration."

Related Articles:

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Performance Estimates Released

TWA Flight 800 Crash: F.B.I. Cover Up Exposed in New Documentary? (VIDEO)

Aaron Hernandez Update: Police Search Patriots Tight End's House, Rental Car Next (VIDEO)

Aston Martin Reveals 183-MPH Vanquish Volante Convertible (SLIDESHOW/ VIDEO)

Tesla Recalls 1,228 Model S Vehicles Over Seat-Mount Defect, CEO Elon Musk Reacts

See Now: OnePlus 6: How Different Will It Be From OnePlus 5?

© 2024 Auto World News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Get the Most Popular Autoworld Stories in a Weekly Newsletter

Join the Conversation

Real Time Analytics