Kia Soul
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 | |
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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) |