Kia Soul
Those on the hunt for a fully electric SUV don’t have to look too far: Kia has its playful Soul available. Its 109-horsepower electric motor is hooked up to a 30.0-kWh battery for a range of about 170 kilometres. It takes five hours to recharge using a 240V outlet. For the more conventional versions, there are three gas engines ranging from 130 to 201 horsepower. A few rather flashy colours add to the Soul’s fun side.
Kia Soul
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$19,995 |
Fees | CA$1,785 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$376/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 automatic |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Hatchback |
Category | Subcompact SUV |
Assembly | Gwangju, KR |
Generation | 2 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 9.4 L/100km |
Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
Combined | 8.7 L/100km |
Autonomy | 620 km |
CO₂ emissions | 205 g/km |
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 | N/A |
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 | 1,303 kg (2,873 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | between 532 l and 1,402 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 | |
Fuel economy | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Safety | 10/10 |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 7/10 |
Overall | 7/10 |
Average | 76%(view ratings) |