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Vault Zero, the energy soda that "DRINKS like a soda, KICKS like an energy drink!"

The unique hybrid energy soda from Coca-Cola North America Launched in the beginning of February 2006 nationwide with the motto: "The Taste. The Quench. The Kick. ™" Set to appeal to young adults looking for a better combination of refreshment and energy boost. The national launch of VAULT follows on the heels of a successful debut in select U.S. test markets last fall. VAULT is not a soft drink or an energy drink. In stead, it is a first-of-its-kind energy soda that delivers the best attributes both categories have to offer. VAULT features a bold citrus taste with less carbonation than most sodas, and the high-octane refreshment of an energy drink. Competitively priced with traditional soft drinks on the market, VAULT and VAULT Zero™ - a no-sugar version of the brand - comes in a 20-ounce and 1-liter bottle.

"VAULT helps take things to the next level by combining attributes from traditional soft drinks and energy drinks to provide young adults with the taste, refreshment and energy boost they're seeking," said Stuart Kronauge, director, Flavor Brands, Coca-Cola North America. "VAULT is a groundbreaking hybrid in much the same way sport-utility vehicles combine the most desirable features of cars and trucks. VAULT offers the best of both worlds in one appealing package."

Personally I have tried Vault Zero and I am slowly falling in love with the beverage as a replacement as my "work-day-pick-me-up," drink and I have already decided to use it as my primary source of "get me through the day" caffeine. The truly impressive thing about this drink is the zero fat, zero carbs, and zero sugar (sooooo excellent!). It is similar to a diet soft drink without the after taste, and like the energy drink without the disturbing bad taste. In the past I would resort to mixing a Mountain Dew with a Diet Mountain Dew so that I got the caffeine I required to give me a boost without the heavy sugary taste, but this is better! Even more so since I hate coffee, but had resorted to drinking it so that I wouldn't slowly kill myself drinking sodas everyday. As the commercial from my childhood said, "Move over bacon, now there's something meatier!"