2019 Kia Soul color options

The Kia Soul is an intriguing option made all the more interesting by its wide array of striking color options. We’ll cover all the 2019 Kia Soul color options and break it down by trim level right here. We will even cover special packages that affect your color options as well as interior color options.

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What is the LeBron James I Promise School?

Akron is a proud city, and we couldn’t be prouder of LeBron James and all that he has accomplished. He left a legacy out on the court that he is still building on, and he is leaving a different sort of legacy right here in Akron with the I Promise School. What is the LeBron James I Promise School? It’s a privately-funded public school with big ideas funded in part by LeBron James.

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Which Kia models have AWD?

Sometimes you want power going to all four wheels. Whether you do some driving on treacherous roads and paths or just like the comfort of AWD in the inclement weather, all-wheel drive is a nice feature to have. If you already want a Kia, then you need to know which Kia models have AWD, and we are ready to help.

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What’s new for the 2019 Kia Sportage?

The Kia Sportage is an exciting SUV from Kia, but are there any big changes for the 2019 model? Indeed there are, and we will discuss all of them as we go over what’s new for the 2019 Kia Sportage. With new standard features and package upgrades, the Sportage got even more enticing.

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Best public pools in Akron OH

Are you looking for a great place to cool off in the summer heat? Make sure the AC in your car works and then head down to a great swimming pool. Lucky for you, we have put together a guide to all the best public pools in Akron, OH. We even have some indoor pool locations that you can enjoy all year round.

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Where to get automotive AC service in Akron OH

If your AC isn’t blowing like it used to, then it may be time to get it looked at especially as the days just get hotter in Akron. Whether you are just getting hot air or if the cold just isn’t cutting it, we can tell you where to get automotive AC service in Akron, OH.

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How much cargo room does the 2018 Kia Soul have?

A Kia Soul may be fun, it may be cute, but it is also amazingly practical with a huge amount of room for both passengers and cargo alike. Let’s get into it and answer the question: How much cargo room does the 2018 Kia Soul have?

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4th of July fireworks near Akron OH 2018

It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate this great nation with cookouts, parties, and displays of skyborne fire. Do you want to know where and when all the 4th of July fireworks near Akron, OH are for 2018? Then we are here to help. Even if you’re camping in the area, there’s no shortage of events or activities either.

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2018 Kia Sportage color options

For 2018, the Kia Sportage offers an attractive SUV option, and it’s made even more attractive by the colors that are available. You don’t have to take our word for it, see for yourself with our 2018 Kia Sportage color options guide. We will even cover which trims are available in which colors, interior color and material options, and more!

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2018 Kia Forte engine options

When you are looking at compacts, you want something efficient, and the Kia Forte unsurprisingly provides in that category. We will get to that in a moment though, because how it puts up its impressive fuel economy numbers is perhaps more interesting. See what we mean as we explore the 2018 Kia Forte engine options.

Available Forte engine options

There are actually two engine options available for the Kia Forte, and as they are both 2.0-liter 4-cylinder powerplants, it can get a little confusing. To make things simple, you have to remember that one of the engines is a traditional 4-cycle combustion engine and the other is an Atkinson cycle engine.

Atkinson cycle engines utilize longer strokes on the combustion and exhaust cycles and shorter strokes on the intake and compression cycles. To put it simply, and Atkinson cycle engine is a little more complicated, produces less power, but provides more efficiency. Let’s see these engines by the numbers.

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2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle Engine

Available Trim levels: LX and S
Max Horsepower: 147
Max Torque: 132 pound-feet

2.0-liter Engine

Available Trim levels: EX
Max Horsepower: 164
Max Torque: 151 pound-feet

The trim levels for the 2018 Forte start with the LX and go up from there with the S and the top EX trim. As you would expect, you get the most powerful version of the 2.0-liter engine with the top EX trim level.

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Color options for the 2018 Kia Forte

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Fuel efficiency of the 2018 Forte

Let’s start this conversation off with the manual transmission option. The base model LX has a 6-speed manual transmission available, and with the Atkinson Cycle engine, it provides 25-city mpg and 34-highway mpg. However, manual transmissions don’t often get the best efficiency these days.

The LX is also available with a 6-speed automatic, which comes standard on the S and EX trims. With this transmission and the Atkinson cycle 2.0-liter, the LX and S trims both get an impressive 29-city mpg and 37-highway mpg. The EX trim with its more traditional 2.0-liter engine gets 25-city mpg and 33-highway mpg.

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