Kia Soul is a "high hatchback" compact with a unique style reminiscent of the Scion's boxy xB. It was first used as a concept in 2006, and finally go into production for 2010 and onwards models. Soul base model retail from $ 13,995, including destination. For the entry price, buyers get a 122 horsepower 1.6L four-cylinder engine, ABS, electronic stability control, six airbags, air conditioning, audio system featuring CD, MP3 (USB and AUX input) and Sirius satellite radio, and power windows and locks .
2011 Kia Soul to see some of these changes were introduced for model year 2010. This subcompact car is front wheel, the door carriage 4 which is slightly larger than the Kia Rio. Four trim levels are offered: Soul, Soul +, Soul! (Fun), and the Soul of sports. Soul Base models are powered by a 122 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that teams with 5-speed manual transmission. Standard on the other version is 142-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered in Soul +. Optional on models and standard on the Soul! and sport is a 4-speed automatic.
Soul manual transmission! and sport has been discontinued. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Power windows and locks are standard on all models. Soul Base has wheels 15 inches. Soul + add-16 inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, cell-phone and wireless links. Soul! has a sunroof and 18-inch wheels. Soul sport has a unique 18-inch wheels, sport suspension and specific interior and exterior trim. An uprated audio system is optional on the Soul + and standard on the Soul! and Soul of sports. sunroof is standard on the Soul! and optional on the sport and Soul + automatic transmission. Front seats with leather upholstery.
Kia says it feels the Soul name reflects how passionately buyers feel about the car, and it is also a bit of a play on words as the Korean automaker has its headquarters in Seoul.
"Reaction from the media and public to the three Soul concept cars seen at the Geneva Show in March and shown subsequently at other international events, has been overwhelmingly positive," said Hyoung-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and COO. "This reaction, plus the fact that both physically and emotionally, the Soul concept cars are so closely related to the new Kia Soul production car, made it a natural choice to retain this evocative name."
When the Soul debuted in 2006 as a concept, Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA said, "the Soul really was a collaborative effort between our design studio in California and our design studio in Korea [...] We went so far as to send one of our California designers to Korea for a month and half during the project."
The Soul is aimed at a young-at-heart, fashion-conscious demographic, and Kia will offer a slew of options that aim to personalize their Soul, in a similar vein as the MINI range, with new trim and color options coming every six to 12 months.
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Size, liters/cu. in. 1.6/98 2.0/122
Horsepower @ rpm. 122 @ 6300 142 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 115 @ 4200 137 @ 4600
Availability Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
5-speed manual 26/31 24/30
4-speed automatic --/-- 24/30
FUEL DATA
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 12.7 gal
DRIVETRAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
Front Headroom 40.2 in
Front Hiproom 53.3 in
Front Legroom 42.1 in
Front Shoulderroom 55.2 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Headroom 39.6 in
Second Hiproom 52.7 in
Second Legroom 39 in
Second Shoulderroom 55.1 in
EXTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
Curb Weight 2560 lbs
Height, Overall 63.4 in
Length, Overall 161.6 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.5 in
Tread Width, Front 61.8 in
Tread Width, Rear 62.0 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 100.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.3 in
WHEELS
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
TIRES
Front Tire Size P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15
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