Kia Trail'ster Concept Headed for Chicago

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer

Kia is rolling out a new concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show next week called the Trail’ster.

The Trail’ster is based on the Kia Soul and uses a rear electric all-wheel drive system along with a turbocharged engine to power all four wheels. A fully retractable canvas roof is also incorporated on the concept.

2015 Chicago Auto Show Preview

The brand says the Trail’ster is for the “city-dweller-turned- outdoor-adventurer.” It will debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, February 12, at 9am.

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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  • Jonny_Vancouver Jonny_Vancouver on Feb 05, 2015

    This is what the Kia Soul should have been from the start. Not some silly little hamster mobile limited to FWD.

    • Luke Vandezande Luke Vandezande on Feb 05, 2015

      Maybe so, but the Soul also sold a tidy 145,316 units in the US last year alone. I'm not sure how you can argue with that.

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