Kia Soul Shaker joins Soul ‘Quantum’ and Soul ‘Inferno’ in the Originals range, with prices starting from £15,295 on-the road.

The Soul Shaker features either a Vanilla Shake or Quartz Black metallic bodywork and multi-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels.

Interior boasts premium cloth upholstery in a new unique ‘Houndstooth’ design, beige interior surfaces and leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift.

There is also an electric tilt-and-slide sunroof, and an automatically-dimming rear view mirror with an integrated colour reversing camera.Other highlights include iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control (diesel model only), air conditioning, as well as LED daytime running lights, LED rear combination lamps, high mounted brake lights and steering wheel mounted controls.

The 138bhp 1.6 GDi petrol engine is priced from £15,295 and is mated to a six-speed manual. The 126bhp 1.6 CRDi turbo-diesel is priced at £16,690 for the manual and £17,795 for the automatic. The diesel delivers an average 57.6mpg.