Kia

Kia Soul

Price $16,795 – $25,595
Fuel consumption 6.5 – 8.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
This angular little vehicle was an instant hit, but the time has come to move on to a second generation, expected sometime in 2013. Having been treated to some esthetic improvements last year, only the vehicle’s options packages are new this year. The base engine is a 1.6L 4-cylinder that produces 138 horsepower, while the 2.0L engine delivers 164. Both engines now comes with direct injection.

Kia Soul

Pricing
MSRP CA$16,795
Fees CA$1,650
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$316/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 152 g/km
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 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 8/10
Average 75%(view ratings)