Kia Soul

Introduction

The Kia Soul 2013 could be cheap; certainly this does not mean it is cheap. Also for the model of entry-level, you get hard build quality, a sprightly direct-injected powerful engine and the perfect audio system which boasts an iPod hookup and satellite radio. Accessible double-tone inside color schemes, upholstery houndstooth-print and enlighten audio speakers bring greet touches of qualities not predictable from vehicles in this range of price. In addition, the very expensive edition of Kia's crossover offers also best type of performance. As predictable, the Soul scores good in testing the fuel economy of EPA and the non-compulsory Eco package permits the engine of 2.0 ltr to get almost the similar type of mileage predicts as the 1.6 ltr. The enchantment takes place thanks to lower rolling confrontation tires and start/stop technology which automatically turns off the mode of engine when you arrive to a stoplight and starts again it as soon as you hoist your foot off the pedal of brake.

With this compelling style blend, affordability features and practicality and not overalook its 100,000-mile 10-year powertrain warranty. The model Kia Soul stands solid as the only your top choices for a small size of hatchback. That supposed there are some other positive choices you could wish to confirm. In case even wonderful capacity of cargo is best priority, they would propose checking out the Honda Fit and Scion xB. And in case the handling and fuel economy are at the best of the list, some other good persons contain the Ford Fiesta and Chevy Sonic. But in case you are searching for a wonderful car that is both practical and funky, it is very tough to beat this overachieving small size Kia.

Models and Features

The Kia Soul car model is a hatchback four-door arrangement available in the 3 punctuation-enthused trim levels. The standard equipment of base model contains steel wheels of 15-inch, powerful accessories, a driver seat height-adjustable, air-conditioning, a steering tilt-and-telescoping wheel, cloth upholstery, a rear 60/40 split-folding seat, Bluetooth phone, a trip computer, and a sound system of four-speaker with satellite radio, CD player, an audio auxiliary jack and an interface of USB/iPod audio. At the time perfectly equipped with the optional usual transmission, the basic model of Soul gains keyless entry, reverse privacy glass, a driver seat height-adjustable system and cruise control.

The model Soul+ contains all the above mentioned things with alloy wheels of 16-inch, dash-top,  heated mirrors, and middle level console storage bins, a steering wheel wrapped by leather material, few interior faux metallic accents and two extra speakers. The accessible package of Audio Upgrade that is append with automatic headlights, a back side camera, the media player interface with hands-free option and the Infinity sound system of eight-speaker with tricolor speaker lights and HD radio. The voluntary Eco package appends features of the fuel-saving such as an automatic start/stop system, an advanced battery and lower rolling control tires. Even accessible is a bundled sunroof with powerful fog-lamps.

The best Soul! Appends alloy wheels of 18-inch, a power-folding outer mirrors, sunroof, advanced headlights, fog-lamps, daytime LED running lights, hounds-tooth pattern double-tone upholstery, an automatic dimming back side mirror and the Upgrade package of Audio system. It is an optional Premium package that appends keyless entry or ignition, leather material made upholstery, front heated seats, usual weather control system and a proper navigation system with actual time traffic and the top interface of touch-screen technology.

Options and Packages

Usual equipment of the safety for all models of Kia Soul contains antilock four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front side seat airbags, airbags side curtain and active head restraints on the front side. In the crash tests process of government, the Soul gained an overall rating of 4 stars, with the rating 4 stars for on the whole frontal crash protection and 5 stars for general protection on side impact. They awarded this model its highest rating of "Good" in its forward offset, roof-strength and side-impact tests.

Under The Hood

Just as the Kia Soul car model is long on the style that does not indicate it is small on realism. With its contemporary look and marked center stack, the cabin of passenger provides a wonderful balance between function and form. Good quality materials and a helpful amount of auditory insulation assist make the inside area seem relatively quiet and refined; even as information like the available double-tone hounds-tooth upholstery provide this model more flair than equally priced opponents. Controls and gauges are logically situated and instinctive to use, also when you think about high-class options such as the Uvo infotainment voice-controlled system which permits you to manage your iPod, phone and many more with helpful voice commands. The non-compulsory illuminated trim rings of Infinity audio system for the flash speakers to the beat of the sound, and it is type of fun.

One of the advantages of the boxy design of Soul is profuse leg and headroom, also in the back side seat. At the back rear seatbacks is cargo room of 19 cubic feet that develops to 53 cubic feet along with both parts. It is on par along with several rivals, but those people who want maximum capacity of schlepping should think about the cavernous cargo hold 70-cubic-foot of Scion xB. With ample of power on the tap, the model Kia Soul is pleasant around town and convinced when integration onto the freeway. Though, while there is ample power with the engine capacity of 1.6 ltr, still we think most purchaser will be very happy with the gutsy 2.0-ltr 164-hp, mainly as the difference is very small in fuel economy. Both of the 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions system is well-balanced to either engine. In conditions of controlling, the Soul does not give the sort of zippy nimbleness available in the Ford Fiesta and Chevy Sonic, but the Kia model is not a soft mobile snooze such as the Nissan Cube either. The direction-finding has a comforting weightiness to its shot level at the speeds of highway.