Kia Soul
The Soul is back this year with three new colours and several style upgrades. This alluring crossover is available in several trim levels, ranging from the base trim and its 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the 4u, 4u SX and 4u LUX are equipped with a 2.0L engine. 2012 also marks the arrival of direct fuel injection. It has all what it needs to become even more popular.
Kia Soul
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$16,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$314/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | 123 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (167 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 648 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| 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 | 4,120 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 | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,220 kg (2,690 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 | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |