Kia Soul is a passenger car manufactured by the Korean company Kia Motors since 2008. It is produced with a single body type - a five-door five-seater station wagon.
Kia Soul: specifications
Externally massive car has quite standard dimensions. Its length is 412 cm, the height with rails is 166 cm and the width is 178.5 cm. Models with different engine types are produced: gasoline 1.6 MPI and diesel 1.6 VGT. The car is able to accelerate to 100 km / h in 10.8 seconds, while its maximum speed is relatively low - only 180 km / h. The curb maximum weight of the Kia Soul with a gasoline engine is 1365 kg. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of direct route will be equal to 6 liters. In the combined cycle, the flow rate will increase to 7.3 liters per hundred kilometers, and when driving around the city it will reach a maximum of 9.4 l / km. For a model with a diesel engine, these figures are significantly lower: 5 liters per 100 km of track, 5.9 per combined cycle and 7.4 liters per 100 km of city roads. Trunk volume 340 liters.
Kia Soul Owner Reviews
The first thing that car owners say is its size. Outwardly, a small minivan for testing is spacious and convenient. The cabin comfortably accommodates 5 people of impressive dimensions and high growth. The logical ergonomics of the control panel are another plus of the Kia Soul model . Reviews of car owners indicate that all levers and buttons are located very conveniently at hand. The MP3 player control keys are installed directly on the steering wheel so that the driver does not have to take his hands off the road while driving, when he wants to turn on a new song or start playing an album.
A sufficiently high clearance (164 cm) is another advantage of the Kia Soul. Owner reviews indicate that the car easily jumps over curbs without clinging to their bumper. In the same way, on a rough road with differences or ruts, it does not creep, touching the bottom of the ground, but goes quietly. Stylish design can not be attributed to the absolute advantages of the car, because everyone has different tastes, but many owners of the minivan opted for it precisely because of its appearance and unlike other cars. In addition, the Kia Soul model is not so common in Russia, which means that its owner will feel like the owner of a unique car. Small for a car of such dimensions fuel and oil consumption. Reliability is another, perhaps the most important advantage of the Kia Soul car.
Responses of owners say that the car rarely breaks down, mainly people encounter minor problems. However, there is a minus here - components are not cheap, and besides, sometimes they have to wait a long time. Another disadvantage of this car is its low noise isolation, which becomes more noticeable the higher the speed of the Kia Soul. Owner reviews also indicate that for many it seems that the boot volume is inadequate, which is 340 liters with the seats raised. Of course, it can be increased when transporting a large load up to 818 liters by stowing the seats, but this means that the number of passenger seats will be less.
The machine is easy to operate, immediately responds to steering turns, holds the road well. And what is important for the Russian climate - it easily starts at low temperatures and quickly warms up. Another disadvantage is the stiffer suspension, which allows the driver to feel all the bumps and potholes on the roads. Among the disadvantages of this minivan are soft paint, which is chipped from minor strokes, as well as imperfect aerodynamics, due to which glass is poured in the rain and during melting snow.
In general, the Kia Soul car is convenient, quite comfortable, with an unusual design. It is perfect for trips out of town and for daily driving around the city. The car is designed for drivers who like to stand out on the road, and can be used as a family car.