# Funky Concept Utility Vehicles Kia Soul'ster May See Production After Big Hit at Detroit Aut By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ute-kia-soulster-big-hit-at-detroit-auto-show References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-soulster-concept/1279885/) Because the [Kia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts) Soul’ster was such a huge hit with the Detroit Auto Show fans, it may actually see the light of day. The Soul’ster may show up as a [two door pickup spinoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-land-cruiser-rox-concept) of the utility truck that was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show. Kia execs haven’t given the Soul pickup a clear road ahead, but if its five-door cousin sells well after introduction in March, the [small utility truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept) will get a serious look for the production line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Utility Vehicles:** Exploring the development of funky concept utility vehicles, like the Kia Soul'ster, that capture consumer interest at auto shows and have the potential for production. - **Concept Vehicles:** Creating concept vehicles that generate excitement and positive feedback at auto shows, like the two-door pickup spinoff of the Kia Soul'ster, which may have potential for production. - **Spinoff Vehicles:** Considering the possibility of producing spinoff vehicles based on successful models, such as the Kia Soul'ster, that cater to specific market demands and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for automotive companies to tap into the growing demand for unique and eye-catching utility vehicles, like the potential production of the Kia Soul'ster pickup spinoff. - **Auto Show Industry:** Recognizing the impact of concept vehicles, such as the Kia Soul'ster, in generating buzz and attracting consumer interest at auto shows, leading to potential business opportunities for exhibitors and manufacturers. - **Manufacturing Industry:** Exploring manufacturing possibilities and strategies to produce spinoff vehicles, inspired by successful models like the Kia Soul'ster, that align with consumer preferences and market trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts.md) - [Boxy Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-suv-concepts.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Sleek Sedan Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-k4.md) - [Collaborative Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-solutions.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-suv.md) - [Dynamic Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-k4-hatchback.md) - [Sporty High-End SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-kia-sportage.md) - [Shapeshifting Communal EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-concept.md)