2014 Kia Soul First Look

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SHOW FLOOR UPDATE: Kia's Track'ster-inspired 2014 Soul was just unveiled amid a DMX remix, break dancers, and yes, dancing hamsters, today at the 2013 New York auto show. The stylish new Soul is Kia's attempt at keeping the car fresh among young buyers. Though it may make slightly less power than before, it comes with a higher-quality interior, a capacitive eight-inch infotainment touch screen, and offers tech features like Pandora Internet radio, which is built right into the head unit. - Christian Seabaugh The Kia Soul undoubtedly outsells its competition and serves as one the automaker's bestselling models, but that hasn't stopped the Korean automaker from pumping new life into the urban box with a significant redesign. Although the 2014 Soul sticks to the same recipe that made it a sales success, it's been infused with extra ingredients to improve ride quality, passenger comfort, and visual appeal, making for an even more delightful box car. To start, the Soul has filled out quite a bit. Its wheelbase was extended by 0.8 inches to 101.2 inches, and it's gotten stouter with a 0.6-inch wider waist. While it remains 63.4 inches high, its tailgate opening has increased by 2.4 inches. The increased dimensions mean the Soul's interior was also given plenty room to grow, with legroom increasing 0.8 inches, headroom by 0.2 inches, and front shoulder room by 0.3 inches. Step-in height has dropped 0.2 inches for easier exit and entry, while cargo space steps up half a cubic foot to 24.2 cu ft. Roomier, but also quieter, Kia says increased NVH materials in the door cavities reduce wind and road noise, while an isolation pad and layered carpet further reduce interior noise levels by three decibels. The chassis' torsional rigidity is 29 percent stiffer than before, and engineers tinkered with the front and rear suspension set up to improve ride and handling. The front subframe now wears four bushings versus none on the current Soul, which Kia says helps absorb harsh bumps. The stabilizer bar has been pushed back on the McPherson strut front suspension, and shock absorbers have been turned at a different angle and stretched out for more suspension travel. The steering box, which now uses a one-piece steering gear housing instead of a two-piece unit, has been moved forward in an effort to improve steering response and on-center feel. Kia also says this reduces vibrations felt through the wheel. The same Flex Steer system offered in the new Kia Forte is also featured in the new Soul, allowing the choice among three different levels of steering tuning: Comfort, Normal, and Sport.

Tata Indigo

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The Tata Indigo is a sedan car manufactured by Tata Motors of India. it is a sedan version

of the Tata Indica, with which it shares a large number of parts.

The Indigo was launched in 2002 by Tata Motors India Limited(TMIL),it is a sedan version of

the Tata Indica, with which it shares a large number of parts.Initially launched with a

Turbo diesel and Petrol engines, An intercooled 'TDI' Engine, and Dicor engines were added

later. A minor redesign was done in 2006 which added dual chamber headlamps and different

bumpers. It was superseded by Tata Indigo Manza in 2009.

Indigo Marina (2004-2010)

The station wagon version called the Indigo Marina (called the Indigo SW in export markets)

was unveiled at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2004.The various advance features embedded to Indigo

Marina variants are front and rear cabin lamp with spot reading lamp, HVAC system, 4 spoke

wheel, aluminum gear shift knob, power windows, body colored bumpers, roof rails, rub rails

on door, full wheel covers, digital clock, retractable luggage cover, side impact beams,

collapsible steering column. As of 2010, the production of the Marina has been cut back, and

the vehicle is no longer readily available in most Tata dealerships.

Indigo XL (2007-present)

The Long Wheel Base Version called the Tata Indigo XL went on sale in January 2007.[1] It is

the long-wheelbase version of the Indigo sedan. It has a 200 mm (7.9 in) stretched wheelbase

and a 101 hp engine.The Petrol model has MPFI 16 valve twin cam engine,whereas the diesel

variant features a DICOR engine developed in-house. Some features are powered front seats

(driver and passenger), rear air conditioning console with separate controls, all four power

windows with auto power down function, and car phone.More to add Tata Indigo XL is also

equipped with excellent high end characteristics like 32 bit microprocessor, 1396 cc, 16

valve engine, Power of 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp), 200 mm (7.9 in) extended wheelbase, Fuel tank

capacity : 42 L (9.2 imp gal; 11.1 US gal)

Indigo CS (2008-present)

Tata Indigo CS was launched in 2008 at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. "CS" stands for compact

sedan and is claimed to be the world's shortest sedan. The Indigo CS is therefore subjected

to a relatively lower excise duty. There are three models each in petrol and diesel version.

Indigo CS petrol has a 1.2 litre, 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp), MPFI engine variant and a 1.4 litre

TCIC engine for the diesel version. The Indigo CS was initially launched with the Indica

Grille and Headlights, and with the Indigo Dual chamber headlights and grille in 2009. A

DiCOR option was also added later.

In 2010, it received a new BS-4 compliant Common rail CR4 engine and upgrades in technology

class and design, under the name Indigo CS e-series or Indigo eCS.

Features:- Indigo CS is world's shortest sedan car, size of a hatchback and spaciousness of

a sedan car. Beige interiors, new AC facia, reading lamp, sporty steering wheel, the

instrument panel, New styled Front Grille, front and rear bumper, Soft touch finest quality

seats, Centre Cluster & Air Conditioning Controls, Anti-glare Inner Rear View Mirror, and

trunk space of 380 litres with Independent McPherson struts equipped suspension system.