Sunday, February 5, 2012

To build or not to build

To Soulster? ... that is the question!

Three years ago, Kia showed its Soul’ster concept convertible truck at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. Kia fueled some rumors at the time that it was considering a production version of the car but never followed up on it. Until today, that is.
Unexpectedly, in the press statement on the Track’ster Concept that’s scheduled to debut at the Chicago Auto Show next week, Kia dropped the ball saying that the Soul’ster convertible is currently under final assessment for production”.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Kia to add Limited trim to the Optima lineup

2012 Kia Optima Limited

The 2012 Kia Super Bowl commercial will feature supermodel Adriana Lima and mixed-martial arts fighter Chuck Liddell do what they do best, as Mötley Crüe rock on stage, performing Kickstart My Heart but the star of the commercial will be the new Optima Limited. 

Now available in LX, EX, EX turbo and SX turbo trim levels the Optima soon will have Limited to round out the line. Limited will actually be a package on the SX trim featuring white or black Nappa leather, 18" Chrome wheels, led daytime running lights, wood grain interior accents and other enhancements. When will the Limited hit dealers is not known just yet. Knowing Kia I am sure it will not be long.

Kia Super bowl Commercial

Kia's "Male Fantasy" Super Bowl Commercial to Feature Supermodel Adriana Lima


In terms of prime time viewing, it often doesn’t get any better than during the Super Bowl. As a result companies want to make every second of air time count during the commercial breaks, often leading to some of the most inventive ads of all time.This year, Kia is pulling out all the stops, thanks to a commercial which Michael Sprague, head of Kia’s US marketing and communications calls “the ultimate man’s dream.” It’s all part of a plan for Kia to boost its image into a more upscale, edgier brand.  Essentially, the ad incorporates a Kia Optima tearing around a race track, while scantily clad supermodel Adriana Lima and mixed-martial arts fighter Chuck Liddell do what they do best, as Mötley Crüe rock on stage, performing Kickstart My Heart.The 60-second commercial will first be seen in movie theaters beginning on February 3, while 15-second teaser ads will also air beforehand. In an attempt to maximize the ad’s potential Kia will also leverage both the Twitter and Facebook followings of the stars featured in the commercial.[Source: USA Today]






Here is a 16 second teaser clip.