Kia Offers More Info, Images of Soul

Pigeonholed as a value carmaker, Kia is trying to break into people’s car consciousness in a new way with the upcoming Soul, a boxy SUV that will compete with the Nissan Cube and Scion xB.

Kia has released more images of the Soul as well as some specifications in preparation for its coming-out party at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Kia said the Soul will be available in a front-engine, front-drive layout. At 161 inches long and 70 inches wide, it’s shorter but wider than the xB, and standing 63 inches off the ground it’s a bit taller as well. Its 100-inch wheelbase is also shorter than the xB’s. No word on pricing yet. Unfortunately, car geeks will have to wait until April before it hits U.S. showrooms.

More pictures after the jump.