- Kia's high-performance Soul-based two-seater is one of the hot concepts at this year's Chicago auto show.
- The Track'ster features a 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive.
- The concept is finished in Whiteout and Inferno Orange.
CHICAGO — The Kia Track'ster, a high-performance Soul-based two-seater, is one of the hot concepts at this year's Chicago auto show.
Based on the Soul hatchback, the Track'ster is a three-door that is 5 inches wider, with the wheelbase stretched by an inch.
Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 250 horsepower and sends power to all four wheels through a short-throw six-speed manual transmission.
Kia says there are no plans to produce the Track'ster, but the company teases that the concept provides "hints at what could possibly be the future of Kia's wildly successful Soul."
The car is finished in an eye-catching Whiteout and Inferno Orange, with carbon-fiber and billet-aluminum accents.
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires are mounted on HRE-K1 monoblock billet wheels. The suspension has been lowered, and Brembo brakes have been fitted.
The interior is trimmed in Inferno Orange and Granite Gray, with suede-covered racing seats, steering wheel and door panels. The rear seats have been replaced by an equipment tray and spare-tire well.
Inside Line says: Could this preview the next Soul?
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macsaan says:
12:23 PM, 02/09/2012
@flipxcru +1
flipxcru says:
09:26 AM, 02/09/2012
Actually read both your previous and current comment, look who's trolling.
high_rise says:
01:07 PM, 02/08/2012
Wow, the trolls are out in full force today!
vhorizon says:
08:09 AM, 02/09/2012
nice effort by kia
vrooomf1 says:
08:03 AM, 02/09/2012
I want one with two back seats.
2+2, 250hp, awd, mt where do I sign?
michael_s says:
06:16 AM, 02/09/2012
I think it looks downright stunning. Build it!
lzks says:
06:05 AM, 02/09/2012
As I've mentioned before. I highly doubt this will be a performance-oriented car, but it will undoubtedly be better than the horrid veloster. I just hope they keep the weight down.
openeyes1 says:
09:00 PM, 02/08/2012
This isn't Grandpa's Yukon, nice to see an AWD drive vehicle that's a pocket rocket.
skispeed says:
07:09 PM, 02/08/2012
250HP AWD, with Tuning options, This could be a real beast. Hyundai needs to step up.
ddark13 says:
06:48 PM, 02/08/2012
looks very reminicient of the volkswagen golf W12 concept
scuby2k0 says:
05:40 PM, 02/08/2012
One word......NICE!