11/08/2021
Kia has introduced the Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition, which is designed specifically for surfers. Kia is the automotive partner of the major British surfing and music festival Boardmasters 2021. Boardmasters runs from 11 to 15 August, and Kia will be showcasing the Soul EV Boardmasters Edition throughout the event for festival goers to see.Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition with zero emissions is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 64 kWh and an electric motor with a capacity of 150 kW (201 hp). The standard 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/55 R17 tires have been replaced by 16-inch bright white steel wheels and solid 265/75 R16 Maxxis Bighorn Sand tires, which are often used in cross-country and rally raids. As the size of the wheels increased very much, this required significant design changes.Fully independent suspension is equipped with new modified racks with the ability to install new wheels. The geometry of the suspension has changed greatly. Thanks to the increased ground clearance (from 153 mm to 310 mm at the front and 320 mm at the rear), massive tires and a high torque of 395 Nm, the car is able to overcome very difficult routes.
