The Kia Soul started a revolution upon its introduction into the automotive industry in 2009. Its design was fresh and exciting, intriguing buyers who had become bored with the typical lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs on the market. Since its beginnings, the Soul has transformed into Kia's most widely recognized nameplate and the brand hopes to maintain that exposure with the launch of the 2014 Kia Soul. Redesigned to mirror the 2012 Track'ster concept, the all-new Soul features updated exterior elements, a refined interior, advanced technology and improved performance. Each upgrade comes together to build upon the Soul's reputation and take the compact crossover to new heights. Read on for a quick overview of the 2014 Kia Soul in Phoenix, then continue below for more information on its amenities.

The 2014 Kia Soul comes in three different trim levels: Soul, Soul Plus and Soul Exclaim. Its exterior design remains a reflection of its former self, but the grille has been slightly raised to make room for a trapezoid lower air intake and the back shows off a "floating" body color panel. Moving to the interior, a new circle theme adds flair to the cabin with circle-styled power windows and locks, steering-wheel mounted controls in circular groupings, a round shift knob and a round push-button start. High-end premium materials, a revised dashboard and leather seating have also been integrated into the new appearance. Technological functions accessible within the cabin include UVO eServices, Pandora internet radio, three months of SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link, automatic climate control and Bluetooth connectivity.

Outfitted with a brand new chassis and modified front and rear suspension, admired upgrades by many 2014 Kia Soul reviews, the SUV rides better than ever. An available Flex Steer system supports the revisions, further improving performance through the choice of three driving settings: Normal, Comfort and Sport. Powering the base model is A 1.6L DOHC four-cylinder engine, while a 2.0L NU powertrain with GDI, delivering 164 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, is offered on the Plus and Exclaim.