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Kia
Trail'ster
![With its bold design, fully retractable canvas roof, and smartly integrated electric all-wheel-drive system, the turbocharged Trail’ster takes Kia’s iconic Soul to a new level of expression, efficiency, and capability
Trail’ster was conceived in Kia’s Irvine, California, design studio, the birthplace of remarkable concept vehicles such as the Track’ster and GT4 Stinger](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb492_4c7c9b90bd454e538feccd3542979a5a~mv2.gif)
With its bold design, fully retractable canvas roof, and smartly integrated electric all-wheel-drive system, the turbocharged Trail’ster takes Kia’s iconic Soul to a new level of expression, efficiency, and capability
Trail’ster was conceived in Kia’s Irvine, California, design studio, the birthplace of remarkable concept vehicles such as the Track’ster and GT4 Stinger
![Aligning form and function to conceive a uniquely compelling vehicle for the city-dweller-turned-outdoor-adventurer, the turbocharged Trail’ster – with its Polar Pearl Snowdrift/Terra Bronze Metallic paint scheme, roll-top canvas roof, and armored aluminum skid plates – captures the essence of an advanced and capable CUV intended for those looking to escape their urban environs in search of higher-elevation playgrounds where snow, mud, streams, and trails abound. Efficient and lightweight, the Trail’ster is ideal for transporting adventurers and their gear.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb492_f293c48853c948dca07aa207bf45d4cf~mv2.gif)
Aligning form and function to conceive a uniquely compelling vehicle for the city-dweller-turned-outdoor-adventurer, the turbocharged Trail’ster – with its Polar Pearl Snowdrift/Terra Bronze Metallic paint scheme, roll-top canvas roof, and armored aluminum skid plates – captures the essence of an advanced and capable CUV intended for those looking to escape their urban environs in search of higher-elevation playgrounds where snow, mud, streams, and trails abound. Efficient and lightweight, the Trail’ster is ideal for transporting adventurers and their gear.
![The Trail’ster concept is a near-future look at how the production Kia Soul would logically evolve into an AWD-capable version that’s built to escape the city streets and roam into the mountain wilderness,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer, Kia Design Center of America (KDCA). It takes the go-anywhere capability of an SUV and reimagines it within a compact and sporty package with an expressive design to match.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb492_71e893dd17ae4f2f9d7cf28929f7abdd~mv2.gif)
The Trail’ster concept is a near-future look at how the production Kia Soul would logically evolve into an AWD-capable version that’s built to escape the city streets and roam into the mountain wilderness,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer, Kia Design Center of America (KDCA). It takes the go-anywhere capability of an SUV and reimagines it within a compact and sporty package with an expressive design to match.
![The Trail’ster’s use of advanced LED technology creates a strong and unique lighting identity from top to bottom, front to back. Upfront, the signature Kia grille bars extend through the K900-style projector headlamps to create a full-width frontal graphic. And below, expressive fog light elements give the vehicle a bold personality while providing additional wattage for illuminating off-the-beaten-track excursions.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb492_069c10b5d6e0417a89f449c82df4f154~mv2.gif)
The Trail’ster’s use of advanced LED technology creates a strong and unique lighting identity from top to bottom, front to back. Upfront, the signature Kia grille bars extend through the K900-style projector headlamps to create a full-width frontal graphic. And below, expressive fog light elements give the vehicle a bold personality while providing additional wattage for illuminating off-the-beaten-track excursions.
![The focal point of this interior is a tactile and sturdy center console incorporating a thickset gear shifter, AWD controls, and a bright red ignition button. Brown leather-trimmed seats feature a pillow-embossed textile for the seat inserts and the floor mats feature aluminum inlays for all-weather traction. Other interior finishes and details were also inspired by the top-quality materials of cold-weather sporting gear, like leather, high-gloss paint, and metallic trim.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cb492_23bcdcc6bca5452fbc68005d2469963e~mv2.gif)
The focal point of this interior is a tactile and sturdy center console incorporating a thickset gear shifter, AWD controls, and a bright red ignition button. Brown leather-trimmed seats feature a pillow-embossed textile for the seat inserts and the floor mats feature aluminum inlays for all-weather traction. Other interior finishes and details were also inspired by the top-quality materials of cold-weather sporting gear, like leather, high-gloss paint, and metallic trim.
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