Kia Soul 2016 with new direct-shift gearbox

The Kia Soul, South Korean small SUV, will face 2016 with changes in its range: a new dual-clutch transmission and compatible with Euro 6 engines.

2016 Kia Soul, mechanical developments for next year

2016 Kia Soul, mechanical developments for next year

2016 Kia Soul, mechanical developments for next year

2016 Kia Soul, mechanical developments for next year

Kia just announced developments in its range small SUV, the Soul. In South Korean car it will soon release the possibility of associating its diesel engine also upgraded to a automatic gearbox double clutch seven-speed DCT.

Standard, the engine Diesel the Kia Soul, the 1.6 CRDI, riding a six-speed manual gearbox. The power of this engine has varied: passing of the 128 hp to 136 hp, while the maximum torque of 26.5 mkg. Both this engine such as gasoline, 1.6 GDI keeping your 132 hp, They have received the necessary modifications to comply Euro 6 regulations.

Also continued on the range version hundred percent electric the Kia Soul, heralding a autonomy of 212 kilometers with zero emissions. The Soul EV develops 111 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.2 seconds and reaches 145 km / h, its maximum speed.

Kia Soul 2016

In Spain, the Kia Soul maintains its three trim levels: Basic, “Concept”, air conditioning, trip computer, Bluetooth and USB, cruise control, fog lights and alloy wheels 16 inches between its highlights. A pro step over the finish ‘Drive’, adds automatic climate chamber and rear parking sensors, daytime running lights and ledes wrapped steering wheel.

As the top end Kia Soul ‘Emotion’ in addition to the above the ‘Pack SUV’, with sliding sunroof panoramic navigation system touchscreen eight inches, sound system ‘Infinity’, automatic parking system, and keyless access and alloy wheels 18 inches.

Kia Soul 2016

Prices Kia Soul 2016

– 132 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Concept’: 17,575 euros.

– 132 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Drive’: 19,275 euros.

– 136 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Concept’: 18,675 euros.

– 136 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Drive’: 20,375 euros.

– 136 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Emotion’: 23,900 euros.

– 136 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Drive’ DCT: 22,200 euros.

– 136 hp 1.6 GDI Soul ‘Emotion’ DCT: 25,725 euros.

– Soul EV 111 hp AT: 32,790 euros.

– Soul EV AT 111 hp (with charger CHAdeMO): 35,905 euros.