- The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rock Special Edition starts at $21,350, reflecting a $6,700 price increase over the base Soul.
- The cosmetic package includes a Canyon exterior paint color said to be inspired by rock formations in the southwest U.S., along with automatic climate control and heated front seats.
- The Red Rock Special Edition does not get the fuel-saving ISG technology, which is not due out until later this year.
IRVINE, California — The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rock Special Edition starts at $21,350, reflecting a $6,700 price increase over the base Soul. The price includes a $750 shipping charge.
The base 2012 Soul starts at $14,650, including shipping.
The Red Rock Special Edition cosmetic package includes a Canyon exterior paint color said to be inspired by rock formations in the southwest U.S., along with automatic climate control and heated front seats. It also includes high-gloss black front fascia and mirror housings and a cabin with black leather trim and brown cloth seats.
The Red Rock Special Edition does not get the fuel-saving ISG technology, which is not due out until later this year.
Kia promised to offer special-edition Souls when it announced a 2012 Soul price hike last August.
Inside Line says: If you're nuts about the American desert, here's your Soul.
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davidalan31 says:
12:55 PM, 03/30/2012
Picked up my Red Rock edition about two weeks ago (after seeing one sold right under my nose, as a mattter of fact, but that's a different story...) and have absolutely fell in love with it. Actually got mine with a few extras on it in addition to the special edition package. Got splash guards, a sunroof visor, a front cover and the rear fin, which wasn't shown on the display model. One of the major things that is not mentioned in this article is that this edition gets the technology kit (smart key, push-to-start, uvo, rearview camera) which makes it even cooler! Only thing missing is the remote start, but with everything else the car has, I'm not gonna complain. It's a great looking edition, and I get compliments on it, pretty much everywhere I go.
simstrong1 says:
09:05 AM, 03/24/2012
Though I'm a Mid-western man, my heart is somewhere in the deserts and mountains of The Southwest. My new Red Rock Special Edition KIA Soul is turning heads everywhere I go.
A clerk at a drive-thru almost fell backwards when he caught my neon speakers changing color during an Aerosmith tune...he froze, was about to say something but couldn't, apparently, when he gingerly backed away and nodded at me.
Another day for me and my KIA Soul Red Rock Special Edition
mrcellus says:
11:10 PM, 02/14/2012
I am with blueprint1 please the Exclaim 2012 model for LT fleet. Red Rock or Moss color.
blueprint1 says:
09:40 AM, 02/14/2012
KIA sold a solid 100k units of this in the US last year. It's growing on everybody, and even C&D likes it (0-60 in 7.9 with the stick, 0.82g). Decent room, decent speed, decent fuel economy, econo-priced and not bland.
IL, please get one for the LT fleet!
badreligion says:
12:18 PM, 02/13/2012
That is a very interesting looking paint color. I like it.
isend2c says:
11:44 AM, 02/13/2012
This article doesn't mention that this is based on the highest trim of the soul, not the base. So it's not like the $6,700 goes to paint, leather and Auto A/C. The highest trim is like $20,350 without any options or accessories, just delivery. There is an option pack on the Soul ! (highest trim) that has leather, push button start and nav for $2,500. So this special edition can be a good value, because not everyone wants everything in that package.. maybe just leather.
I see nothing relating to the dessert, and think the special editions of any car are useless, but at least this one doesn't carry a $5,000-25,000 premium. This is only $1000 more than an equal trim and has more features than it.