When Kia unveiled the Denim Soul model a few months back, the Korean automaker hinted that it wouldn’t be the last limited edition Soul model. So in following the Scion marketing plan, Kia has now dropped its second special Soul, dubbed the Ignition Soul.

The limited run of Ignition models will get a special “ignition orange” paint color with an offset black racing stripe. Other highlights include a body kit and rear spoiler, black-painted 18-inch wheels with machined accents and a metallic fuel door.

Like the Denim Soul, the Ignition Soul is based on the Soul+ model and comes with the Audio Upgrade Package (center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse with the beat of the music), an iPod connection cable for full functionality via the radio head unit and steering wheel controls, carpeted floor mats, a moon roof, fender vents with side marker turn signals and fog lights. Other standard equipment includes: keyless entry, cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Ignition Soul is priced from $17,500 with a five-speed manual transmission.

GALLERY: Kia Ignition Soul

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The 2010 model lineup for the soon-to-be-terminated Pontiac brand will consist of just one model – the Vibe.

Recently GM interim CEO Fritz Henderson reiterated the company’s position that the G8 would not carry on as either a Buick, Chevy or Cadillac. The G3 and G5 will also cease production this year, while the G6 will only be made available to government, corporate and rental car fleets.

There has been no word lately on the Solstice model. GM had made it known that it would consider offers for the Solstice (as well as the Saturn Sky and Opel GT) as a separate entity, but with the sale of Saturn to Penske, that now seems unlikely.

In an effort to spice up sales of the final run of the Vibe, Pontiac will offer the car with air conditioning standard, and make it available in a new color – Ignition Orange.

GM’s official line is that it wants to work with Toyota on a new vehicle to build at the joint GM-Toyota NUMI plant in California where sister cars the Vibe and Martix are produced, but our sources have indicated that GM wants out.

While the Vibe is a great car, we hope the sad irony of a vehicle built for utilitarian purposes being the last one offered by the company’s performance brand is not lost on the folks at GM.

[Source: LeftLaneNews]