Kia Soul
The darling of 2010 hasn’t aged a bit in 2011. Its very modern and original shape remains every bit as attractive as last year, which is a testament to the quality of the design. But the Soul is more than a cute little car. On the road, it holds its own with decent performances and predictable handling. Moreover, its suspension is just right. Those looking for a little originality will be happy with the passenger compartment, where the quality of the finish is very good.
Kia Soul
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$15,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$301/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 122 hp @ 6,300 rpm (91 kW) |
| Torque | 115 lb·ft @ 4,200 rpm (156 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 676 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 163 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,105 mm (162″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,235 kg (2,723 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 547 l and 1,512 l |
| Fuel tank | 48 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |