Kia 2010 Soul named to Kelley Blue Book’s top ten coolest cars under $18,000

When you hear someone talk about the Kia Soul you probably think of cute, little hamsters wearing sunglasses and bobbing their head to a catchy tune- It’s ok you’re not alone. Well, the great commercial isn’t the only thing people are talking about. For the second year in a row the Kia Soul 2010 was named one of Kelly Blue Book’s “top ten coolest cars under $18,000”. The Soul is known for its funky style and cutting edge technology, not to mention the affordable price tag. Kelly Blue Book chooses the top ten cars based on criteria that most consumers would use- safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort and technology. They also factor in that little “extra something” that separates the average from the awesome. Beyond those essential criteria, Kelley Blue Book also considered how much fun a car is to own and drive. As great as it is to be a part of the KBB list, that’s not all Kia Motors is proud of these days. The Kia Soul 2010 has been listed for four other awards already his year including “Best Family Cars for 2010” by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, “Best Hatchback of 2010” by Cars.com, and “2010 Top Cars for Families” by Motherproof.com.

Kia dealerships in IL are making sure the word is out on this hot little car and people are listening! “Soul continues to draw more customers into Kia showrooms because of its cool factor and overall value package,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “It’s reassuring to know one of the largest and most credible automotive consumer sites recognizes Soul for all it has to offer to a wide array of consumers, including design, practicality, technology features, fuel economy and the Kia brand’s core, standard value package.”

There is a Kia Soul for just about anyone. Soul is available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, as well as four special editions, including the recently unveiled Soul Ghost.  Pricing for the versatile five-door begins under $14,000. Kia Motors has really come out with some outstanding new models over the past couple years and they are now going toe-to-toe, as far as reliability and customer satisfaction, with other major car companies like Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. It will be interesting to see what Kia has in store for us in the years to come.