Totally revised Kia Soul EV coming

[JyChevyVolt]

Will have 200+ mile range.
Will be bigger, redesign to be SUV.

http://m.etnews.com/20180218000025

 

[Domenick]

Will have 200+ mile range.
Will be bigger, redesign to be SUV.

http://m.etnews.com/20180218000025

Thanks for this, it sounds pretty awesome.
To be built on the Kona platform, and share its battery pack(s).

 

[Domenick]

Here's the official story on InsideEVs. (Needs a H/T to @JyChevyVolt)
New Kia Soul EV To Ride On Kona Platform, Go 186 Miles Per Charge

 

[EnerG]

Any speculation as to whether or not this will be equipped with independent rear suspension. Seems to me most of the Kias use torsion beam rear suspension.

This would be a special car if they turned it into an all wheel drive micro SUV.

Also timely is the inclusion of the 10" touchscreen. The Hyundai Kona lacks a wow factor because of the small touchscreen. There should be an option for a larger one.

 

[davidtm]

I've seen/heard in several videos that the rear suspension is multi-link independent in the EV version. This is consistent with the same platform being used in the Niro and the Kona EVs.

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[Bleepo]

I have a deposit on one. I can say for certain it is not awd but I forgot to check the suspension.

 

[Domenick]

I have a deposit on one. I can say for certain it is not awd but I forgot to check the suspension.

Yes, it has the multi-link rear suspension. Here is the 2020 Kia Soul spec sheet.