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| Kia Track’ster concept |
Kia unveiled their new Track’ster Concept on Wednesday, February 8 at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.
The Track’ster Concept features a turbocharged 250 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a short-throw six-speed manual transmission, an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system and lowered sport suspension system for increased performance.
Like the Soul, the Track’ster features an angled roof, but is noticeable different due to its two-door design. The Track’ster’s two doors have been lengthened and equipped with racing-inspired billet push-style handles. The vehicle’s side valances are accented in Inferno Orange and contain working rear-brake cooling ducts.
"The idea was to make the Track'ster tough looking, like a bulldog," said Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA. "But the car had to be approachable as well. We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude.”
On the outside, it features monoblock billet performance wheels, designed by Kia’s California design team and HRE. The car’s wheelbase is 101.2 inches equipped with 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 high-performance tires.
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| A sketch of their latest concept car, a vehicle which is based on the company’s Soul city car. The idea behind the concept was to create a distinctly sporty looking version of the Soul crossover. |
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