At the 2011 New York Auto Show, Kia released its new 2012 Kia Soul. While it's as cool as ever, the iconic box on wheels has been revived with a host of styling updates and mechanical advancements to boost both fuel efficiency and power.

Outside, the upcoming Kia Soul is defined by projection-beam headlights accented with LED running lights and two new paint colors: Canyon and Moss. As for the interior, things get really exciting.

The revamped Soul will offer drivers the invaluable convenience of Kia's new Microsoft branded hands-free connectivity system called UVO, or an optional navigation…