Kia Soul
The funky and lovable Kia Soul, now in its third generation, has lost its fully electric variant for 2024. All models now feature a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower and mated to a continuously variable transmission. The Soul is often considered as a small crossover, yet it doesn’t offer all-wheel drive. Customers do get good bang for their buck, not to mention a surprisingly capacious and versatile interior.
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2024 Kia Soul: The Best Urban Crossover You Can Buy
2024 Kia Soul: The Best Urban Crossover You Can BuyThere are now just four contenders in what we call the small, urban-oriented crossover segment—the Kia Soul , Chevrolet Trax , Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks . The first one is even losing its zero-emission variant, which won’t return for 2024. That’s too bad, because the Soul EV offered up …
Pre-owned vehicles
Used Electric Cars: Which Ones Have the Best Range?
Used Electric Cars: Which Ones Have the Best Range?Whether it is brand new or pre-owned, an electric vehicle often boils down to the question: how long does the battery last? This is completely normal for people who make or would like to make the transition from a conventional combustion engine-powered car to fully electric. It must be said …
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Used Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather Conditions
Used Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather ConditionsWith Canada's harsh withers, many consumers are understandingly afraid to make the jump to an electric car. And this also makes choosing a used EV even tricker. The high-voltage battery it carries may already have lost a significant amount of its original capacity. So let's take the time to answer …
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Kia Recalls Nearly 60,000 Soul Hatchbacks in Canada Over Braking Issue
Kia Recalls Nearly 60,000 Soul Hatchbacks in Canada Over Braking IssueOwners of a second-generation Kia Soul need to beware of a braking issue that could result in longer stopping distances and a greater risk of crashing. Basically, all MY2014-2019 units that were sold in Canada—nearly 60,000—are being recalled due to brake lines under the vehicle that could corrode over time.
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38,000 Kia Souls Recalled Because They Could Burn Your Butt
38,000 Kia Souls Recalled Because They Could Burn Your ButtIf you feel like you’re burning inside your old Kia Soul this summer, it may not be because of the heat entirely. The automaker has found a problem with the car’s seat heaters and will recall a bit more than 38,000 units in Canada. The recall covers every model year …
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Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire
Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch FireHyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …
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The Best Electric Cars of 2023
The Best Electric Cars of 2023There’s now plenty of selection for drivers looking to go green, even when it comes to fully electric cars. And you can find some at various price points, too. What are the best buys you can make in 2023? The Car Guide is here to help you out. Scroll down …
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Exclusive R.I.P. Kia Soul EV: Another Small Electric Car Bows Out
Exclusive R.I.P. Kia Soul EV: Another Small Electric Car Bows OutAnother small electric car is set to leave the market. A week after General Motors announced it will cease production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV this fall, The Car Guide has exclusively learned from a Kia Canada representative that the Soul EV will be discontinued at the …
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Tesla Cam Catches Kia Soul Being Launched Airborne in Terrifying Crash
Tesla Cam Catches Kia Soul Being Launched Airborne in Terrifying CrashIt all happened on the 118 Freeway near Los Angeles in California and it sure looked like a stunt right out of a Hollywood action movie. Traffic was flowing normally on the freeway until a white Chevrolet Silverado lost its left front wheel while driving in the middle lane. The …
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The Best Urban Crossovers of 2023
The Best Urban Crossovers of 2023Is there such a thing as a subcompact SUV? Apparently automakers think so, but we beg to differ. These vehicles are really small cars in a different package. Some of them don’t even offer all-wheel drive and are best suited for the city. Which one is the best money can …
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2023 Kia Soul Gets Fresh Looks, Makes Safety a Bigger Priority
2023 Kia Soul Gets Fresh Looks, Makes Safety a Bigger PriorityWith the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue now firmly established as the best-selling urban crossovers on the market, the Kia Soul needs to make up lost ground. That’s the goal for 2023 with refreshed design elements, among other things. For starters, the front end sports redesigned headlights and fog lights …
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Review: Kia Autonomous Technology
Review: Kia Autonomous TechnologyAutonomous vehicles that drive themselves are the talk of the automotive world, how close is that reality? At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Kia showcased its technology, and invited journalists to its proving grounds in the Mojave desert for a real hands- off experience. (This segment originally …
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Long-Term Test Drive: 2016 Kia Soul EV
Long-Term Test Drive: 2016 Kia Soul EV"Range anxiety may be fairly new to the automotive lexicon," says Graeme Fletcher, "but it's something that all new electric vehicles owners think about—at least at first." With that in mind, Graeme undertook a long-term test drive of the 2016 Kia Soul EV, an electric-powered compact that stands out from …
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Test Drive: 2015 Kia Soul EV
Test Drive: 2015 Kia Soul EVOn this edition of Test Drive, Graeme Fletcher gets right to the point. With the 2015 Kia Soul EV, Graeme says it "could be the shot in the arm the electrified world has been waiting for." With a battery that's 30 per cent better than the one it replaces, and …
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Review - 2015 Kia Soul EV
Review - 2015 Kia Soul EVGraeme has a go in the new electric Soul to see if it can live up to the successful pedigree of it's gasoline powered sibling. Motoring 2014 Episode 19 …
