Kia

Kia Soul

Price $20,095 – $39,895
Fuel consumption < 9.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The Soul is available with 1.6-litre, 2.0-litre or turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines. Alternatively, there's an all-electric drivetrain that can travel up to 179 kilometres on a single charge. Regardless of the version you choose, the Soul comes with a front-wheel drivetrain. There are no less than 10 trim levels of the Soul, and it goes without saying that it is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 77%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Electric vehicles
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Great value for money
  • Playful personality
  • Surprisingly versatile for its size

Cons

  • Fuel consumption on the high side
  • No AWD
  • Base engine not powerful enough

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