Kia

Kia Soul

Price $19,995 – $39,895
Fuel consumption < 9.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 76%(view ratings)
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
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)