Vehicle details
PROS Distinctive looks Spacious, attractive interior Quiet diesel engine Electric version available Overview Cars from Kia aren't renowned for being the most characterful of machines – reliable, value for money and practical maybe, but not exactly packed with personality. The new Kia Soul is different – it's more extrovert and all the more likeable for it. When the original model was launched in 2009 it was the start of a more youthful design direction for the Korean firm, and now it's time for an all-new second-generation model. More space inside Although every body panel is different, the new Soul still looks very similar to the outgoing model. It's not simply a facelift though – this is a new model that's longer and wider than before with a greatly improved interior. The bigger external dimensions and a lengthened wheelbase mean there's greater head, leg and shoulder room than before and the Soul really is a car that feels bigger on the inside than the outside. It feels far more spacious than the larger Kia Sportage 4×4 for example, especially for rear passengers.
Vehicle features
- 12v power outlet - front
- 17" alloy wheels
- 5 height adjustable headrests
- 5 x 3 point seatbelts
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- 8" colour display screen
- ABS/EBD
- Automatic air conditioning
- Automatic lighting control
- Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
- Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
- Body coloured bumpers
- Body coloured door handles
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Centre console with cupholders
- Chrome grille
- Cruise control + speed limiter
- Curtain airbags
- DAB Radio/CD + MP3
- Day/night rear view mirror
- Daytime running lights
- Deadlocks
- Driver/Front Passenger airbags
- Dual Side airbags
- Electric adjustable door mirrors
- Electric folding door mirrors
- Electric front windows + drivers one touch
- Electric rear windows
- Emergency stop signalling system
- ESC + BAS + VSM + HAC
- Fasten seatbelt reminder
- Faux leather door armrest
- Flex Steer variable steering settings
- Folding key
- Folding rear centre armrest
- Front and rear door pockets
- Front centre armrest
- Front fog lamps
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