Author Topic: 2010 Kia Soul (Read 30819 times)

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:38:51 pm »

Canadian prices and trim levels announced:

1. Key features of the base Kia Soul - 1.6L, 5-speed manual transmission:
- 1.6L (122horsepower)
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 6 airbags
- anti whiplash front headrests
- front disc, rear drum brakes
- 15-inch steel wheels with covers
- 195 65/R15 tires
- front and rear mud guards
- 60:40 split rearseats
- power locks, windows, mirrors
- radio/CD player with MP3
- AUX & USB input ports
- 4x door mounted speakers
- Bluetooth hands free connectivity
- steering wheel mounted audio controls
- external temp. gauge
- heated front seats
- heated front mirrors
- under-floor cargo tray

Price: $15,495

2. Soul 1.6L, 5-speed manual transmission with A/C:
- base model equipment
- manual air-conditioning

Price: $16,495

3. Soul 2.0L 2U, 5-speed manual transmission:
- base model equippment
- 2.0L (142horsepower)
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 16 alloy wheels
- 205 55/R16 tires
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- ABS
- ESC
- front tweeter speakers
- deep tint privacy glass
- front side fenders, integrated turn signals
- body colored outside mirrors
- body colored door handles
- driver’s seat height adjuster
- Soul patterned seat cloth
- roof rails
- cruise control
- keyless entry
- additional power outlets
- remote fuel door release
- manual air-conditioning

Price: $17,995

4. Soul 2.0L 2U, 4-speed automatic transmission:
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- driver’s seat armrest

Price: $19,195

5. Soul 2.0L 4U, 5-speed manual transmission:
- 18 inch alloy-wheels
- 225/45R18 tires
- leather wrapped steering wheel
- leather wrapped shifting knob
- metal finish interior trim
- power tilt and sliding sunroof
- front fog lamps
- Soul speaker mood lamp
- premium audio
- sport tuned suspension

Price: $19,995

6. Soul 2.0L 4U, 4-speed automatic transmission:
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- driver’s seat armrest

Price: $21,195

7. Soul 2.0L 4U Retro, 5-speed manual transmission:
- beige/black interior color scheme on dash and doors
- houndstooth beige/black pattern

Price: $20,695

8. Soul 2.0L 4U Retro, 4-speed automatic transmission:
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- driver’s seat armrest

Price: $21,895

9. Soul 2.0L 4U Burner, 5-speed manual transmission:
- red/black color color scheme on dash and doors
- “wide view” bumper design
- Burner red/black seat pattern
- rear spoiler
- front turn signal “eyeline”

Price: $20,995

10. Soul 2.0L 4U Burner, 4-speed automatic transmission:
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- driver’s seat armrest

Price: $22,195

http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/03/canadian-kia-soul-pricing-and-colors-leak-to-the-web/

vdk · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:17:16 am »

$19,995 one gets my vote.. Nice car for the money..

Cortina · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2009, 01:04:39 am »

Quote from: whatcar

http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2916

http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-full.aspx?RT=2916

FOR Attractive looks and plenty of space inside. Lots of kit for the cash and plenty of personalisation options

AGAINST Let down by a rubbish ride. Interior plastics could be a bit better, too

Thats a shame. I really like this Kia. That would put me right off. $:-\$

looks good tho.

vdk · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2009, 01:58:57 am »

18' and Sport Package.. it's not an S Class come on..

Cortina · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2009, 03:06:51 pm »

Quote from: vdk on March 05, 2009, 01:58:57 am

18' and Sport Package.. it's not an S Class come on..

But it shouldn't ride like a 70's Mini either.

ovr50 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 05, 2009, 03:35:33 pm »

Saw an auto carrier going thru town yesteday with 3 of these Souls on board, white, silver and black. The black one and the white one looked quite neat.

Zoo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:41:48 pm »

Quote from: vdk on February 05, 2009, 01:17:16 am

$19,995 one gets my vote.. Nice car for the money..

I agree. Just like how a Challenger R/T with the nice 18" wheels would be a great cruiser. I would test drive the model with the 18" to see how it rode.

The $19995 model is optioned pretty much ideally for me though. I didn't get to sit in one at the Car Show but I like what I saw.

The Nissan rep let me sit in the Cube and I was impressed with it also.

Should be an interesting segment. Small footprint with large interior volume. Perfect for someone like me who hauls around large cases full of light goods.

vdk · « **Reply #27 on:** March 06, 2009, 12:07:34 am »

Quote from: Cortina on March 05, 2009, 03:06:51 pm

Quote from: vdk on March 05, 2009, 01:58:57 am
18' and Sport Package.. it's not an S Class come on..

But it shouldn't ride like a 70's Mini either.

Those were fun though.

Schmengie · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2009, 01:40:09 am »

The Kia dealer's only a couple of minutes drive from home so I went down today to have a quick look at the Soul. They had just one, a $19,995 2u model in a very funky-looking goldish-avocado color. I was impressed with how imposing this car is, not what I'd describe as small by any means. It's different and it's a lot cooler-looking than anything else in this price range that I've ever seen. I'm definitely going back for a test drive.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:17:39 am »

saw one on the road yesterday
and it was plain ugly,

Seafoam · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:46:35 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 07, 2009, 08:17:39 am

saw one on the road yesterday
and it was plain ugly,

Yes definately a love hate kind of thing.

Frontier1 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:17:26 am »

Quote from: Cortina on March 05, 2009, 01:04:39 am

Quote from: whatcar

http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2916

http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-full.aspx?RT=2916

FOR Attractive looks and plenty of space inside. Lots of kit for the cash and plenty of personalisation options

AGAINST Let down by a rubbish ride. Interior plastics could be a bit better, too

Thats a shame. I really like this Kia. That would put me right off. $:-\$

looks good tho.

British reviews always seem to be quite critical about Korean cars, honestly I would not let that deter me and try one.

Cortina · « **Reply #32 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:34:14 pm »

Quote from: Altima1 on March 09, 2009, 09:17:26 am

British reviews always seem to be quite critical about Korean cars, honestly I would not let that deter me and try one.

I don't find that. It just the more blunt with the language they used and some times seam more honest IMO.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #33 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:51:08 pm »

To sum up every review of any non-Euro car by a Brit magazine:

"If it's not European, it's crap."

There's always something: the ride's to soft/hard, the engine is too weak/not fuel efficient, the styling is too boring/ugly etc, etc ad nauseum.

I remember a long term review of the old Peugeot 206 by CAR. They fawned all over it, and completely glossed over the abhorrent reliability (electrics, broken bits in the interior, rust etc). In either that issue or a subsequent one, the tore a Honda (Civic? can't remember) to bits for being boring, dull, suitable only for geriatrics etc, yet it was quicker, and hugely more reliable than the Pug. Lots of other examples over the years, but that one stood out.

Ice · « **Reply #34 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:55:34 pm »

This is why reviews are somewhat limited in their total usefulness. They are good to read as a start but when it comes down to it...some reliability data + your own test driving is key.

I think it may be that Kia has hit the mark here with the Soul...in delivering that funky, urban, "active lifestyle" sort of thing that a number of companies have tried.

vdk · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2009, 10:11:09 pm »

Commercial.

Click here.

Such a cool little car.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #36 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:52:22 pm »

Great commercial.

Had a look at a 2U and a 4U sitting in the lot yesterday, and the 18" wheels really upgrade the vehicle's looks. Has to be another car where the stylist did his work with big wheels in place.

vdk · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:14:09 am »

I actually saw one today in midtown. It looked great, had the 18' and all that. They really do transform the look of the car - it being so tall and all -. I wouldn't get it in a generic silver though, maybe something more funky.

rrocket · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2009, 04:19:00 am »

If you like funky, you'll like the 2 two red interior....I saw one..and boy, is it LOUD!! LOL

Seafoam · « **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:31:21 pm »

Didn't the Venza get lambasted for having overly large wheels .I wonder what tires will cost for this economy car. I have 17's on the miata not fussy about them ,but that is what the car came with. I much prefer the 16 inch size of the base model[MX5.]I guess it's nice to have choice.