Kelley Blue Book Used Cars
KBB.com (Kelley Blue Book Online) recently named the KIA Soul one of the “Coolest” cars under $18,000. Style, Fuel Economy and Technology Features were the criteria by which KBB based its award. This is the second year in a row for the car to earn the award according to the manufacturer, Kia Motors America. The company reiterated the points made by KBB in that the car is stylish, cool, feature rich and affordable. The Soul is one of KIAs most popular cars and draws many customers to their new and used car lots.
Fun-to-drive and fun-to-own are the way the car is described by the group making the final decision for the award. An initial list of automobiles was considered prior to a final selection being being made. The 2010 award considers Kelley Blue Book’s new car value which is representative of actual car purchases as opposed to the standard manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
The car has won a number of awards in addition to the Coolest title, including Best Family Car, Best Hatchback, Top Car for Families, and the Top Safety Pick. Each award mentioned here was made by a different organization of which non are related to KBB or each other. Bluetooth integration, wireless phone adaptation, and iPod type audio inputs are some of the technology bonuses you will find when you examine the features of the car which led to this newest award.
The Soul automobile is available in a number of variations including the Soul, Soul+, Soul!, and the Soul Sport. The cars are designed for the young and those with active lifestyles. Geek Squad has made the automobiles popular in addition to all the awards and great features. Geek Squad uses a mix of Volkswagens, Chevrolets and KIAs. Other popular cars to make the list in recent years include the Honda Civic, the Honda Fit, the Mazda3, and the Mitsubishi Lancer.