Kia Soul
This unique-looking crossover has undergone a major makeover for 2014. The exterior is more refined, especially the tail end. The platform has been modified and the use of lighter and more resistant steel improves torsional rigidity. The suspension has also been modified and improves comfort and handling. It comes factory standard with a 138-hp 1.6L four-cylinder, but you can opt for a 164-hp 2.0L engine instead.
Kia Soul
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$16,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,665 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$319/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm (97 kW) |
| Torque | 118 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (160 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 | 729 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163″) |
| Width | 1,801 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,231 kg (2,714 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 532 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 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 | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Interior | N/A |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | N/A |
| Average | N/A |