The Kia Soul Hamster Commercials - A New World On Wheels

With the popularity of the Kia Soul-making headlines around the world, the new series of commercials for the Time Magazine’s “Most Exciting Car 2010” may just live up to the success of the car itself. The series of adverts focus on hamsters showing off the Kia Soul’s best features. The soundtrack of the adverts brings out the true essence of the car, explaining exactly what goes on under the hood of this modern, futuristic and fun car.

1. Kia Soul EV - "Animals" by Maroon 5

The first commercial shows a team of hamsters working on creating the best electric Kia Soul they can, with a series of futuristic processes to put a little ‘animal’ into the car. A pet hamster accidentally rolls into the bay where the Kia is parked and is fused into the car to create something special. The soundtrack of the commercial is Animals by Maroon 5, clearly showing that although electric powered, a little animalistic nature is under the hood of the Kia Soul EV: Fully Charged.

The door of the Kia Soul EV reveals a female hamster, dressed in a leather attire after being transformed by the electricity pumped into the car. The hamsters working on the project quickly drive to the nearest pet store to pick up more hamsters and have them transform into a group of young female hamsters, to party with them.

2. Kia Soul - "Applause" by Lady Gaga

In this commercial, we see three hamsters in the gym, getting fit and ready for something special. Training to be the best, performing at the height of their abilities, the hamsters are working hard to get things right. Designers and engineers are putting the final touches on the Kia Soul, and testing each component, drawing each line carefully on the paper to get in shape.

The soundtrack for this commercial is Applause by Lady Gaga – at the end of the commercial we see the three hamsters travelling to a red carpet event, their fans waiting for them impatiently. The three hamsters step out of the car and we see them totally transformed. With hard work and dedication to detail, just like the Kia Soul, the hamsters are ready for the main event and the applause that awaits their hard work.

3. Kia Soul - "Gangnam Style" by Psy

The hamsters are back in style in this commercial, as they use their Kia Soul to time travel back into the 18th century to visit an old opera house. With the opera in the process, the hamsters transform the show into a dance party with Psy’s Gangnam Style ringing out of the DJ booth. With epic lighting and lasers, the Kia Soul is centre stage to show off the futuristic enhancements that make the car what it is.

The Kia soul breaks tradition in this advert, showing that Kia is always ahead of the pack in terms of features and options on the Kia Soul. Much like the Blake Griffin Kia commercials where time travel was possible, The Kia Soul’s radical look will always ensure a stand apart from the crowd.

4. Kia Soul - "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO

In the fourth Kia Soul car commercial, we see a dystopian scene of the future where large robots are in a battle against a group of mechanoid soldiers. The Kia hamsters roll up in their Kia soul and start a little party in the middle of the battlefield. After a short pause, the robots start to tap their feet and join in the song.

The soundtrack for this commercial is, of course, LMFAO with Party Rock Anthem, and fits in well with the Kia Soul’s ability to turn heads and get everyone on board. With the whole battlefield now dancing with each other, the time travelling hamsters in their Kia Soul bop their heads knowing they’ve done well by bringing a little soul to the party.

5. Kia Soul- "Fort Knox (Version)" by Goldfish

This Kia Soul Hamster commercial shows every street and intersection filled with little hamsters in hamster wheels, trying to get somewhere along their route. The soundtrack is provided by Goldfish with their track “Fort Knox”. The funky music starts with the Kia hamsters hooking up their iPod to the car’s sound system to put a little soul into their ride.

With the Kia Soul being such a different looking car, featuring a host of extras and features that change the way you drive, why not put a little soul into your ride and start to enjoy your everyday drive and escape the rat race.

6. Kia Soul - "The Choice Is Yours" by Black Sheep

In the final Kia Soul commercial, we find the Kia hamsters cruising around the streets of Hamster-dam in their shiny new ride. Taking time out to break-dance and play drums, the hamster car commercial points out the breath of fresh air in the new design on the Kia Soul, with the hamsters singing “you can go with this, or you can go with that”- a Line from Black Sheep’s “The Choice Is Yours”.

A clear choice to make for anyone looking for a fresh new car, as the Kia Soul puts a little something extra into your driving experience. Its unique features make it one of the best drives on the road today, and naturally, Kia Soul is one of the featured cars in Chadstone Kia's collection. So the choice is yours when it comes to funky looks and a soulful experience. If you're somewhere in Melbourne and want to check out this sleek beauty, take a quick trip to our showroom, one of the best, if not 'the' best Kia dealer in the city.

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The 2014 Kia Cerato Koup Review

Every once in a while a car comes along that puts a little smile on your face. The Kia Cerato Koup is one of those cars and for good reason. This sporty little car offers a great level of performance, all of the niche features you’ll be expecting to find in a modern motor as well as a few surprises along the way. Over the past few years, Kia has been making strides in its automotive quality and design, and here is the product of all of that advancement.

Performance wise, the Kia Cerato Koup is a feisty little car that offers a relatively nippy drive. Thanks to the choice of its 1.6L Turbo or 2.0L GDI petrol engine, the Koup provides just the right amount of responsiveness to make driving a more enjoyable experience again. With an overall smooth driving experience, you can expect to stay comfortable, with plenty of extra power to overtake in this responsive motor.

A Comfortable Interior with A Stylish Touch

Comfort wise, the interior boasts a number of delights that are made to make your driving experience cosier. With an interior that features hints of carbon fibre that surround the cockpit to match the exterior features, the use of LED lighting to highlight the cabin is a nice little touch. The rear seats have generous space for the tallest of passengers, with surprisingly easy access.

The Kia Cerato Koup is a little on the weighty side at 1334kg but features superb handling in the corners. With a top speed of 224kph and a power output of 150kW/265Nm, it lives up to its honest performance as a nippy little car with plenty of get-up-and-go. With clean gear changes and decent performance, the Koup is an excellent day tripper.

The fuel economy of the Koup is also a welcome benefit with around 7L/100km available for careful drivers. This also helps the Koup achieve a Euro 4 emissions rating for a regular unleaded. The 1.6 model features a six-speed manual gearbox while the 2.0L variant comes with the added option of a dual-clutch automatic.

In-Car Features and Upgrade Packs

For its mid-range price point in its league, the Cerato Koup has a multitude of features at its disposal to warrant the extra price. The leather sports seats are a welcome addition, and so is the use of a carbon fibre weave used throughout the interior and parts of the exterior. The Koup looks just as sporty as it handles and features a number of features such as paddle shifts on the automatic version. 

The addition of premium gadgets on the Koup is a welcome addition and features premium seats, Bluetooth phone and audio, trip computer, and a SUNA satnav system. Stylish features such as the alloy pedals, chrome finished interior parts and high quality finished embellishments make the Koup a real “looker” on today’s modern streets.

Full Range of Safety Features Included

The 2014 Kia Cerato Koup offers a large number of safety benefits for what you might expect on a mid-tier coup. Featuring a five-star crash rating for starters, the Koup features a number of driver assists to help you out in tough situations. Featuring front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera, auto headlights and wipers, as well as door locks and a hill start, assist, the Koup gets top marks in the safety department.

If you are after a nippy little car that looks as good as it drives, features all of the best safety ratings you might enjoy on a European car, and want a host of added in-car entertainment gadgets then the 2014 Kia Cerato Koup is the car for you. Being a genuinely fun car to drive, the Koup is a sporty little number that will also help save on fuel, in the long run, making it a great choice for drivers who love exciting trips on the open road.

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