Kia presents the bulldog-like 4WD Track'ster concept

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Kia's Track'ster concept is a sporty, powerful reinterpretation of the Kia Soul, with racing aspirations

The Kia Track'ster is noticeably more aggressive in appearance than the Soul it's based on

The Track'ster drops the two rear doors in favor of a two-door layout

Kia's 'inferno orange' paint helps deliver the Track'ster's aggressive look

Though it would be good for everyday driving, the Track'ster was designed with the track in mind

The Kia Track'ster is noticeably more aggressive in appearance than the Soul it's based on

The Track'ster is both longer and wider than the Soul

The Kia Track'ster is noticeably more aggressive in appearance than the Soul it's based on

Kia redesigned the headlamps on its new concept

The Track'ster has 19-inch monoblock wheels built in collaboration with HRE

The Track'ster is just as aggressive and track-ready inside

Kia does not plan to move this concept to production

Article Summary

The Chicago Auto Show got underway on Wednesday, and Kia had one of the noteworthy debuts of day one. The company's Track'ster concept is essentially a race-inspired hot hatch version of its popular Soul. The car gets a potent powertrain and aggressive look. Kia is clearly empowered by its recent success. Once essentially the baby brother of Hyundai, a brand that itself has a historical reputation as a cheap, entry-level automaker, Kia is really starting to come into its own. According to the company's numbers, it launched more new models in the US between 2009 and 2010 than any other automaker and was one of the world's fastest growing auto brands.

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