The 2013 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle returns to the lineup with its refreshingly unique style, fun-to-drive performance and myriad standard comfort and convenience features.Soul brings spirited performance and impressive fuel efficiency of up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway to its segment. For 2013, Soul offers three trim levels — Soul, Soul+ and Soul!.Kia builds upon out-of-the-box styling, performance and value by adding a number of features to further increase its appeal, including darkened chrome surrounding the grille for an upscale appearance, upgraded leather on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth with steering wheel-mounted controls, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, power-folding side mirrors and cruise control. Also new for 2013, consumers benefit from Idle Stop and Go technology as part of the Eco Package.
Lauded for its standout design, the versatile five-door’s low, wide stance is complemented by an angled window line and rounded nose with a beltline that rises from the front wheel arch to create a gentle wedge shape.Inside, Soul’s high-tech, futuristic cabin was designed to offer occupants the perfect personal lounge on wheels. -
The spacious cabin offers roomy headroom, shoulder room, legroom and a passenger volume of 102.3 cubic feet. With 14 storage zones optimized for storing all that life has to offer, the Soul is perfect for weekend getaways or quick trips to the beach.
Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The annual review of the fire department of this city took placeyesterday and made a fine showing with machines and hose carts in tip-top order. 1888 -- 125 years ago: Last night's prayer meeting at Central Presbyterian Church wascalled off due to water in the basement, residue of last week's flood. 1913 -- 100 years ago: The junior class of Rock Island High School will hold a riverexcursion on the steamer St. Paul next Tuesday. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The 75th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal today finds thenation's largest ordinance manufacturing plant filling many important orders for the army. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Miss Patrice Daly, Rock Island, a senior at Rock Island HighSchool, won second place in the recent state public speaking contest held in Peoria underthe auspices of the Knights of Pythias. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Hampton's sesquicentennial committee and the Hampton HistoricalSociety have scheduled a full slate of activities, which will be held throughout the year, to celebrate the village's 150th birthday. The first celebration will be the Memorial Dayprogram at 10 a.m. May 30, at the Brettun and Black Store Museum on River Road. Therewill be a sesquicentennial display.