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Commercial-Inspired Cars

The Kia 'Soul Hamstar' is Inspired by the Award-Winning Commercial

— May 10, 2011 — Autos
The marketing gurus who created the Kia 'Hamstar' ad campaign must be patting themselves on the back with Kia's recent announcement that the Kia 'Soul Hamstar' is headed for production. The Hamstar edition is a limited-edition model of the popular Soul that pays homage to Kia's now-iconic hip-hop hamsters.

Kia's hip-hop hamsters were the toast of the advertising world last year, taking home numerous awards and receiving near-universal praise. The Kia Soul Hamstar features a new paint job filled with literal hamsters. The wheels are also custom, and the inside is said to have a custom hamster-inspired interior.

It is amazing that a commercial was able to inspire the creation of a limited-edition car. Check out the Kia Soul Hamstar here, and expect to see this one on dealer lots sometime soon.
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition Cars - The success of the Kia 'Soul Hamstar' demonstrates that limited-edition cars inspired by popular advertising campaigns can be a lucrative market opportunity.
2. Ad Campaign Crossover - The Kia 'Soul Hamstar' blurs the line between advertising and product by creating a car directly inspired by a successful ad campaign, showcasing the potential for more collaborations between the two industries.
3. Customized Interiors - The custom hamster-inspired interior of the Kia 'Soul Hamstar' highlights the trend of personalized and unique interior designs in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The success of the Kia 'Soul Hamstar' illustrates opportunities for automakers to tap into the trend of limited-edition cars and customized interiors.
2. Advertising - The collaboration between Kia and their iconic hip-hop hamster ad campaign demonstrates the potential for ad campaigns to directly influence product development and inspire new offerings.
3. Marketing - The Kia 'Soul Hamstar' showcases the power of effective marketing campaigns in creating demand and driving consumer interest in unique car designs.
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