New Kia Soul for 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

The new second-generation Kia Soul crossover will make its European debut at next month’s 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, boasting increased practicality and improved efficiency over its predecessor. Based on the latest Kia Ceed hatchback platform, the new car goes on sale in the UK early in 2014, with prices expected to start around £13,000.

The 2014 Kia Soul will be available with the firm’s latest 133hp 1.6-litre petrol and 126hp 1.6-litre turbodiesel engines.

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However, despite stating the next-generation car will boast improved emissions over its predecessor (currently 44.1mpg combined with 149g/km CO2 for the petrol and 54.3mpg combined with 129g/km CO2 for the turbodiesel), Kia is yet to reveal any more efficiency information.

Boot space rises to 354 litres, up from 340 litres previously

By Sean Carson