Kia Soul
A decade after the trend of small, cube-shaped vehicles faded away, the Soul is still alive and well. The third generation gets some minor tweaks and Kia’s new logo for 2022, while the centre touchscreen goes from seven inches to eight inches. The four-cylinder engine in gas-powered models generates 147 horsepower, while the all-electric Soul EV attracts eco-minded drivers with either 248 or 383 kilometres of range depending on the battery.
Kia Soul
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,295 |
| Fees | CA$1,800 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$400/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact Car |
| Assembly | Gwangju, KR |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 683 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 187 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,195 mm (165″) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102″) |
| Weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 663 l and 1,758 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |