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Kia Soul
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 2.0L front (2) 5.31.19.jpg

2020 Kia Soul GT Line (U.s.)
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Production 2008–nowadays
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia,[ane] currently in its third generation.

Designed at Kia's pattern center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in S Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant every bit the Soul EV.

Get-go generation (AM; 2008) [edit]

Motor vehicle

First generation (AM)
2010 Kia Soul Base.jpg

Pre-facelift Kia Soul (Us)
Overview
Production 2008–2013
Model years 2010–2013 (The states)
Assembly
  • South Korea: Gwangju Plant, Gwangju
  • Red china: Yangcheng Plant, Jiangsu (DYK)[2]
  • Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
  • Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto)
Designer Yongpil Jang[iii]
Torso and chassis
Platform Hyundai-Kia PB
Related
  • Hyundai i20
  • Kia Venga
Powertrain
Engine
  • one.half dozen Fifty Gamma MPI I4 (petrol)
  • 1.6 L Gamma GDI I4 (petrol)
  • two.0 L Beta Two I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 Fifty Nu MPI I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L Nu GDI I4 (petrol)
  • 1.vi L U Two CRDI I4 (diesel)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
  • vi-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase two,550 mm (100.iv in)
Length 4,105 mm (161.six in) (2009–2011)
4,120 mm (162.two in) (2012–2013)
Width 1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Curb weight 1,170–1,336 kg (ii,579–two,945 lb)

The Soul concept was styled by Mike Torpey in early on 2005. Equally a new member of Kia'due south Design Team in Irvine, California, Torpey was sent to Kia Korea to brainstorm a new vehicle. After seeing a boob tube documentary on wild boars and learning of their importance in Korean culture, Torpey sketched a caricature of a boar wearing a backpack. The New York Times reported "the boar's attitude of strength and capability was the prototype [Torpey] wanted for a new model aimed at hip urban youths."[4]

The Soul draws inspiration from a cancelled Volkswagen SUV proposal based on the Volkswagen Fox platform designed under the supervision of Peter Schreyer, who would become Kia'southward chief designer in 2006 and contain the blueprint into the Soul.[5] [6]

According to the Automotive News, the Soul had been criticized for a "plasticky" interior and a harsh ride.[7] Both the ride quality and interior were upgraded during the showtime twelvemonth of production.[ citation needed ]

Features [edit]

The interior features two forepart saucepan seats and a rear flat-folding bench seat that can adjust to prioritize passenger or cargo volume.[viii]

Pre-facelift Kia Soul CRDi (Britain)

The first generation was marketed with a six-speaker stereo organisation that includes a CD player, a USB port for iPod connection, and Sirius Satellite Radio. Boosted features bachelor for upgrade included additional speakers, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth for hands-free connectivity.[ix]

Options included themed special editions as well every bit 18-inch alloy wheels, cruise command, leather-wrapped steering wheel, racing stripes, "dragon" and "houndstooth" graphics, and LED plough indicators.[9]

For 2011, the Kia Soul was updated with more conventional pull-out door handles, standard metallic interior trim, redesigned instrument cluster, leather shift boot, and switchblade style fold-in integrated key and remote, with an optional Smart Key available in the Exclaim ("!") trim.

For model year 2012, the Soul received revised exterior and interior styling and new powertrains. In North America the updated one.6 liter engine, featuring direct injection, makes 138 hp/123 lb-ft; the 2.0 liter engine makes 164 hp/148 lb-ft of torque. The 1.6 now delivers 25–26 mpg in the city and 30–31 on the highway. The 2.0 returns 23–24 in the urban center and 28–29 on the highway.[10] New features included navigation, UVO infotainment, leather and heated seats and automatic climate control.[11]

As part of the 2012 upgrades, European models were fitted with new 1.6-liter GDI gasoline or 1.6 CRDi diesel fuel engines, both of which tin can be specified with an automatic gearbox or a new six-speed transmission gearbox, replacing the 5-speed unit in the old version. Equally a result, the gasoline offers a xiv bhp uplift in power compared to its predecessor, while returning improved fuel economy. The modified 1.6 CRDi diesel fuel returns 57.6 mpg and has cut its CO2 emissions from 138  g/km to 129g/km – particularly important for the European marketplace where taxation is based on carbon emissions.[12]

The 2013 Due north American Kia Soul received upgrades including three new colors, a bulged hood, revised grille with blackness chrome accents, LED red tail lights, LED amber front turn signals under the headlights and white LED running lights under the front plough signals. The outside Kia badges became now smoothen instead of raised lettering. Inside, sound controls were relocated to the steering wheel and Bluetooth became standard beyond the range. Upper trims included power folding heated mirrors with plow signal repeaters. The centre display for sound system was previously cerise LED and was revised to include a full colour range. The Kia Soul will be a mini SUV after 2013 in its 2nd generation which the Kia Track'ster volition succeed the first generation Kia Soul.

Special editions [edit]

Kia Soul Denim (2010)

The Denim is a limited (1200 units) version of 2010 Kia Soul Soul+ for the Us market. Appearing in June 2009, it features a blue torso colour with white racing stripes, white painted side-view mirrors, and white, 18-inch, alloy wheels.[xiii] [14]

Kia Soul Dragon (2010)

The Shadow Dragon edition is based on the Soul trim line and was limited to about 1900 units. Exterior details include shadow blackness paint with matte-black dragon graphics on its hood and tailgate, gloss-black bumper inserts, a trunk-color rear fly and 18 inch blackness alloy wheels. The interior features heated, blackness leather trimmed seats. MSRP for Shadow Dragon Soul starts at $18,195 with a v speed manual transmission or $19,195 with the available iv-speed automatic.[fifteen]

The Kia Soul Tiger (2010)

The Soul White Tiger Special Edition comes with features such as Clear White with Grey exterior graphics, body colored bumpers, sport rear spoiler, black 18-inch alloy wheels, black fender vents with side marker repeater, rear bumper applique, alloy fuel door, black leather seat trim, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering bicycle and shift knob, push start with smart primal, illuminated sill plates, automatic climate control and front fog lights.

Soul Flex (2010)

Kia presented the Soul Flex at the 2010 São Paulo International Auto Show. The Soul Flex is the first Korean flexible-fuel vehicle capable of running on whatever blend from E20-E25 gasoline (mandatory Brazilian blend) to E100 (neat ethanol). The new Soul Flex delivers a 44% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the existing gasoline model, as well as superior ability and torque.[sixteen]

Powertrain [edit]

The North American version of the Soul was initially available in 2010 and 2011 with one of two inline four-cylinder gasoline engines. The base model is powered past a one.half dozen-liter unit producing 122 bhp (91 kW) and mated exclusively with a v-speed manual transmission.[17] Higher trims characteristic a 2.0-liter unit producing 142 bhp (106 kW) connected to a standard 5-speed manual transmission with a four-speed automatic available as a stand-lonely choice.[18] A 1.half-dozen-liter diesel engine producing 126 bhp (94 kW) and 260 Due north⋅chiliad (192 lb⋅ft) torque is offered in European models instead of the ii.0-liter gas, mated to a 5-speed transmission gearbox.

For the 2012 model, the Soul received two new transmissions and a new engine: 6-speed manual and half dozen-speed automatic transmissions replaced the old choices, and the new 2.0-liter Nu engine replacing the sometime Beta engine; the i.6-liter Gamma engine remained equally the base model option. The Gamma 1.6 gets a new dual variable valve timing (128 HP), and in some countries, gets a direct injection fuel organization.[19]

Specs
Model Years Transmission Ability@rpm Torque@rpm 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official) 		Top Speed
1.half dozen Gamma II MPi 2008–2011 five-speed manual
4-speed automated		 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp) @ 6,300 rpm xv.9 kg⋅thousand (156 North⋅m; 115 lbf⋅ft) @ four,200 rpm xi.0s (Manual) 177 km/h (110 mph) (Manual)
162 km/h (101 mph) (Automatic)
2012–2013 vi-speed manual
half-dozen-speed automated		 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 16 kg⋅k (157 N⋅thousand; 116 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm
1.vi Gamma II GDi 2012–2013 vi-speed manual
6-speed automated		 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 17 kg⋅g (167 N⋅chiliad; 123 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm 10.4s (Transmission)
10.9s (Automated)		 180 km/h (112 mph)
2.0 Beta II 2008–2011 five-speed transmission
4-speed automatic		 142 PS (104 kW; 140 hp) @ 6,000 rpm xix kg⋅m (186 N⋅m; 137 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,600 rpm
2.0 Nu MPi 2012–2013 vi-speed manual 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @ vi,500 rpm 20.5 kg⋅chiliad (201 Due north⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) @ four,800 rpm
1.six U II CRDi 2008–2011 5-speed manual
iv-speed automatic		 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 26.five kg⋅m (260 Northward⋅chiliad; 192 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,750 rpm 11.3s (Transmission)
11.9s (Automatic)		 182 km/h (113 mph) (Manual)
176 km/h (109 mph) (Automatic)
2011–2013 vi-speed transmission
6-speed automatic		 x.7s (Transmission)
11.7s (Automatic)		 180 km/h (112 mph) (Manual)
177 km/h (110 mph) (Automatic)

Safety [edit]

Kia Soul earned a maximum 5 star rubber rating from Euro NCAP.[twenty] [ full citation needed ] In 2009, Co-ordinate to Euro NCAP, the five star condom rating places Kia Soul amidst the safest B-segment family cars in the world.[21] The Soul was awarded the maximum five star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), simply only on the New Zealand version. Australian versions get iv out of five stars.

IIHS scores[22]
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Small overlap frontal first Poor
Side bear upon Skilful
Roof forcefulness Good
Head restraints & seats Good

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2009 registration:

Concepts [edit]

  • Kia Soul Diva concept

  • Kia Soul Burner concept

  • Kia Eco-Soul concept

  • Kia Soul'ster concept at the 2010 Montreal Show

Kia Soul Concept (2006)

Motor vehicle

Kia Soul Concept
Kia Soul Concept (Montreal).jpg
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Torso style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-bulldoze
Related Kia Mesa
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 Fifty I4
Transmission 5-speed automatic

The blueprint was based on the Kia Mesa concept and it was initially introduced as a meaty crossover with a v-door SUV body styling with 5 seats and suicide doors. Information technology included a two.0 L I4 engine, 5-speed automatic manual with manual shift capability and adaptive cruise control.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.[24]

By belatedly 2008, Kia appear it would put the car into production as a 2009 model.[25]

Kia Soul Burner, Diva, Searcher (2008)

The Kia Soul Burner, Diva, and Searcher are concept vehicles, created by Kia's European blueprint team, under the guidance of Kia'southward Chief Design Officeholder, Peter Schreyer.[26]

The Soul Diva was created as a fashion accessory for a style-witting immature-at-heart woman, who regards her auto to be as important as her entire outfit. It included a white, gold and black color scheme, full-length tinted drinking glass panoramic roof, sleeky black simulated leather, using 'quilted' stitching and trimmed to expect like sofas, and black long-pile 'Pony-hide' carpet.

The Soul Burner was described as the 'bad boy' of Soul concepts.[ citation needed ] It included a solid roof panel and no roof runway, 245/40R19 tires, 4 bucket seats,[27] and 50-shaped 24-hour interval-light LED driving lamps around the outer edges. At the rear, ii vertical exhaust pipes were placed at the extremes of the bumper.

Kia's Soul Searcher was designed to capture the spirit of Korean and Far Eastern culture, with a focus on achieving personal inner peace and creating a calm cocoon for the occupants. Information technology included an sometime leather finish on the bonnet, powered folding roof, tailgate console, dashboard, door panels and steering wheel rim, plus gray-biscuit felt floor and seats.

The Soul Hamstar Edition, introduced in 2011, featured trunk colored bumpers, rear sport spoiler, black eighteen-inch wheels, black fender vents w/side marker repeater, rear bumper applique, matte alloy fuel door, hamstar outside graphics, blackness leather seating, heated seats, hamstar edition floor mats, smart key button starting, automatic climate control, fog lights, and leather steering bicycle and shift knob.

The vehicles were unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.[28] The Soul Burner subsequently appeared at the 2008 SEMA show.[29]

Kia Soul Hybrid (2008)

The Soul Hybrid/Eco-Soul is a concept vehicle with Gamma 1.6L gasoline engine, an electric motor rated xv kW (xx PS; twenty hp) and 105 N⋅one thousand (77 lbf⋅ft), continuously variable manual, ISG (Idle Stop&Go), regenerative braking.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show[thirty] [31] and later at Auto Shanghai[32] and later at the Canadian International Auto Prove.

Kia Soul'ster Concept (2009)

The Soul'ster is a concept vehicle which is a subcompact crossover SUV with a ii-door, iv-seater cabriolet SUV torso styling with an open up roof over the rear seats. It includes dual chrome exhaust, polished aluminum exhaust tips featuring carbon-cobweb interior sleeves, and nineteen-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. It is like to the Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 NAIAS.

The production version includes a selection of one.6L I4 rated at 120 hp (89 kW) with a 5-speed manual transmission or a two.0L I4 rated at 120 hp (89 kW) with a five-speed manual transmission.[33] It went on sale in 2010.[34]

Marketing [edit]

Kia Soul exhibit at the 2009 SEMA auto evidence in Las Vegas.

After the Soul'southward release, Kia USA launched commercials in a campaign titled "A new fashion to gyre", created by Los Angeles-based ad bureau David&Goliath,[35] and featuring city streets with blithe hamsters on stationary hamster wheels. The commercials have attracted popularity on video-sharing sites[36] and were awarded "Automotive Ad of the Year" at the Nielsen Automotive Advertising Awards.[37]

Featured songs include "Do What You lot Do" by Marz, "Fort Knox" past Goldfish, "Junkyard" by The Potbelleez, "colors" by Calvin Harris, "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" by Black Sheep, "Applause" past Lady Gaga and, during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO.

A 2013 Soul commercial, released Baronial 2012, featured the song "In My Listen (Axwell Remix)" past Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl and Georgi Kay[38] with hamsters at an 18th-century opera house to the song.

In October 2011, the Kia Soul Hamsters were inducted into the Madison Avenue Walk of Fame, advertising industry'southward equivalent of Hollywood and Vine.[ commendation needed ] Equally of 2011, Kia is besides the only motorcar manufacturer to be inducted. From 2010 to 2012, Kia released a series of commercials for the Soul featuring professional golfer Michelle Wie.[39] [forty]

Equally an Apr Fool'southward Day joke, Kia published a press release on a new environmentally friendly concept based on the Soul in 2010, called the Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line. The concept used sensors on the bumpers and retractable panels to harness the flow of wind.[41]

Reviews and awards [edit]

The Kia Soul earned a scarlet dot design award in 2009.[42] In a Popular Mechanics comparison, the Kia Soul surpassed the Nissan Cube and the Scion xB.[43] Fifth Gear gave it a 4/five rating,[44] as did The Times [45] and WhatCar?.[46] Kia Soul was named to the Kelley Blue Book's 'five Great Deals' List,[47] and recognized by the Texas Machine Writers Association as 'All-time Value'.[48]

The Kia Soul was recognized on 'Coolest New Cars Under US $18,000' List by Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com in 2009.[49] The Kia Soul'ster was also awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year[50] and named to 'Elevation ten Back-to-Schoolhouse Cars' Listing by Kelley Blue Volume's kbb.com.[51] Kia Soul was named "All-time Auto 2009" by the Chilean daily paper La Tercera, and Kia Motors Republic of chile was also selected equally "Best Maker of the Twelvemonth 2009" in Chile.[52]

The Soul's residual value after three years was valued at 56 percent of the original value to accept the peak place in its segment in the Automotive Charter Guide'southward latest report. It surpassed the Nissan Cube and the Scion xB.[53]

In 2010, the Kia Soul Named to Time'south 'Nearly Exciting Cars of 2010' List.[54] Also that year, the machine was named one of 'ten Great And Condom Rides For Teens' by Autoweek mag,[55] and was given the '2010 Automotive Excellence Award' Past Pop Mechanics.[56] In 2010, Kia Soul was named 'Small Motorcar of the Year' past FAMA Magazine [57] and 'All-time Hatchback of 2010' past Cars.com.[58] Edmunds.com named Kia Soul as one of the "Top Recommended" Vehicles for 2010.[59]

2nd generation (PS; 2013) [edit]

Motor vehicle

2d generation (PS)
Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi Dream-Team Edition (II) – Frontansicht, 24. Juni 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg
Overview
Production 2013–2019
Model years 2014–2019
Associates
  • South Korea: Gwangju Plant, Gwangju
  • Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer Byung-Kyu Park[60]
Body and chassis
Related
  • Hyundai i20
  • Hyundai Creta
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.half dozen L Gamma II MPI I4 (petrol)
  • 1.6 L Gamma Two GDI I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 (petrol)
  • ii.0 Fifty Nu GDI I4 (petrol)
  • 1.vi 50 U II CRDi I4 (diesel)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • six-speed automatic
  • seven-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase ii,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length 4,140 mm (163.0 in)
Width 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Peak 1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Adjourn weight 1,264–1,426 kg (2,787–3,144 lb)

Unveiled at the 2013 New York[61] and Frankfurt motorcar shows,[62] the second generation Soul is based on Kia's Runway'ster concept,[ citation needed ] and offers an increment in torsional rigidity of 28.7%, wheelbase increased to 2,570 mm (101.ii in), width increased to ane,800 mm (70.9 in) and the same overall superlative of 1,600 mm (63.0 in). The redesign features a wraparound greenhouse, loftier-mounted tail lights, large trapezoidal lower air intake and "floating" torso colour panel ready into the liftgate.

The U.Southward. model went on sale every bit 2014 model year vehicle, and early models included a choice of 1.6 liter Gamma GDI or 2.0 liter Nu GDI engines, mated to 6-speed transmission or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Trim levels included base, + (Plus), and ! (Exclaim) models.[63]

2015 Kia Soul 1.6 EX (Chile)

The European model was set to keep auction in early 2014, with U.k. launch in Jump 2014. Early models include a choice of 1.6 liter GDi gasoline or CRDi diesel fuel engines (from the previous generation Kia Soul), six-speed manual or automated transmission, three different roof colors (blackness, white, and red), a pick of 11 body colors. Korean market models received the same 2 engines, with the two.0 liter gasoline engine currently reserved for North American buyers.

Overview [edit]

The second-generation Kia Soul shares its platform with the second generation Kia Cee'd hatchback. 60 6 percent of the chassis utilizes either Ultra High Forcefulness Steel (35 percent) or High Forcefulness Steel (31 percent). The front end subframe uses four bushings (the first generation has none) and the shock absorbers on the rear torsion beam beam are now mounted vertically allowing for more than interruption travel.

Kia Track'ster concept (2012)

2012 Kia Rails'ster concept

This is a 3-door concept subcompact crossover SUV which presaged the second generation Soul. Information technology is now having a subcompact crossover SUV-similar styling and information technology abandons the compact crossover SUV-like styling, it has custom 19-inch wheels designed by Kia'southward California pattern team and HRE, 14-inch Brembo vented and cross-drilled front disc brakes with vi-piston calipers, 13.6-inch rear brake discs with iv-piston calipers, angled roof absolute with Inferno Orange, lengthened forepart door with smooth billet push-style handles, carbon fiber lower side valances in Inferno Orange and comprise functional rear-brake cooling ducts, back hatch incorporates a horizontal Inferno Orange "haversack" console five inches wider than a production Soul, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 250 hp (186 kW; 253 PS), electronically controlled four-cycle-drive organisation, short-throw six-speed manual manual with a stubby spherical shift lever, Inferno Orange suede-covered racing seats, Granite Gray leather upholstery, Granite Gray suede wraps the sport steering wheel and door panels, red-glowing nacelles, rear seats removed and replaced with a fully integrated equipment tray and spare-tire well, paneled bins in Inferno Orange behind seats, custom rear strut brace incorporates a quick-release handle to allow for fast wheel changes.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Bear witness.[64]

Facelift (2017)

For model yr 2017, Kia Soul underwent a facelift. Included in the changes are some pocket-sized body trim changes, new pigment colors, and new headlight options.[65] The biggest modify comes at the top trim level, in which the old 2.0-liter Nu engine is replaced by the ane.vi-liter turbo gasoline engine, which adds twoscore hp (30 kW) and 45 lb⋅ft (61 N⋅m) of torque over the outgoing model.[66] The engine is mated to a seven-speed Dual-clutch manual, replacing the 6-speed automated. The powertrain change resulted in the automobile being ane of the fastest in its grade.[67]

In 2018, reports linked a large number of fires to the Kia Soul in the Us.[68] [69] The Center for Auto Safety after demanded Kia recall all Kia Souls from 2010 through 2015 for fire hazard.[70] [71] Kia initiated a voluntary recall for fire hazard on Jan eleven, 2019, but the Kia Soul was not included in the recall.[72]

  • Facelift (2017)

  • Facelift (2017)

Special editions [edit]

"Red Line" edition (2014–)

It is a express (2000 units) version of 2014 Kia Soul Plus with white body color, trunk kit with crimson accents, redesigned grille, front and rear fascias, and side skirts; custom 18-inch blend wheels, 2.0-liter gasoline directly injected (GDI) four-cylinder engine, half-dozen-speed automatic transmission, black fabric seats with red stitching, leather steering wheel, black-leather dash hood with red stitching, black carpeted floor mats with ruby piping, sport pedals; shift knob ring, air vent ring, nuance speakers and panel tray trim in red.[73]

Kia Soul EV (2015)

In 2013, Kia started testing prototype versions of a Soul electric vehicle. In Nov 2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and information technology would proceed sale in 2014. The Soul EV would be based on the second generation Kia Soul. Powered past a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over 120 mi (190 km) and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC via a CHAdeMO connexion.[74] Its motor is rated at 109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS) and 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) of torque.[75]

The vehicle was beginning showcased at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014[76] where Kia said the Soul EV volition be offered in California, Oregon, New York, New Bailiwick of jersey, and Maryland. Kia is targeting regions with the largest EV markets and infrastructure, and plans to offer the Soul EV in other markets in the virtually future.[77]

Kia Soul Democratic Vehicle (2016)

Kia demonstrated their upcoming "Bulldoze Wise" sub-make at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Evidence with a Kia Soul EV modified with Avant-garde Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) applied science.[78]

Powertrain [edit]

Specs
Model Years Transmission Power@rpm Torque@rpm 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official) 		Top Speed
Petrol
1.vi Gamma Two MPi 2013–2019 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic		 124 PS (91 kW; 122 hp) @ half-dozen,300 rpm 15.9 kg⋅k (156 N⋅m; 115 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm
1.six Gamma 2 GDi 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) @ vi,300 rpm 16.4 kg⋅m (161 N⋅m; 119 lbf⋅ft) @ four,850 rpm 11.0s (Manual) 185 km/h (115 mph) (Manual)
1.six Gamma Two T-GDi 2016–2019 seven-speed dual clutch 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 26.5 kg⋅thou (260 North⋅chiliad; 192 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500-four,500 rpm 7.8s 196 km/h (122 mph)
2.0 Nu MPi 2013–2019 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic		 153 PS (113 kW; 151 hp) @ 6,000 rpm xix kg⋅thousand (186 Northward⋅m; 137 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm
ii.0 Nu GDi 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @ 6,500 rpm 20.5 kg⋅m (201 N⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) @ four,800 rpm
Diesel
i.6 U II CRDi 2013–2014 half dozen-speed manual
6-speed automated		 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) @ four,000 rpm 26.five kg⋅yard (260 Northward⋅m; 192 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–ii,750 rpm eleven.2s (Manual)
12.2s (Automatic)		 180 km/h (112 mph) (Manual)
177 km/h (110 mph) (Automatic)
2014–2019 six-speed manual
seven-speed dual clutch		 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ iv,000 rpm 30.vi kg⋅m (300 N⋅one thousand; 221 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm xi.2s (Manual)
11.1s (DCT)		 180 km/h (112 mph) (Transmission)
182 km/h (113 mph) (DCT)

Safety [edit]

IIHS scores[22]
Moderate overlap frontal outset Proficient
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver side – 2015–2019 Good
Small overlap frontal starting time: Driver side – 2015–2019 Adequate
Side touch on Skillful
Roof strength Good

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2014 registration:

Marketing [edit]

Kia Motors one time over again teamed upwardly with David&Goliath to promote the Soul using anthropomorphic hamster characters. The most recent commercial was for the Turbo model, featuring the Motörhead song "Ace of Spades".[fourscore]

Awards [edit]

The Soul won the 2014 Red Dot Award for Passenger Car Design[81] and the iF Design Award for Discipline: Product in 2014 and Subject field: Communication in 2016.[82] [83]

Third generation (SK3; 2019) [edit]

Motor vehicle

3rd generation (SK3)
2020 Kia Soul S, front 9.4.19.jpg
Overview
Product 2019–present
Model years 2020–nowadays
Assembly Republic of korea: Gwangju (Gwangju Plant)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.6 L Gamma II MPi I4
  • 1.6 L Gamma 2 T-GDi I4
  • two.0 50 Nu MPi I4
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 7-speed DCT
  • CVT[84]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.iv in)
Length 4,195 mm (165.two in)
Width 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height i,600 mm (63.0 in)
Curb weight i,270–1,375 kg (2,800–three,031 lb)

On Nov 21, 2018, Kia Motors released teaser pictures of the new Soul. In addition, it was confirmed that the Soul will be offered with a two.0 Fifty I4 or a 1.six L turbo-iv engine. A rugged X-Line trim will too be added to the Soul's trim options.[85] According to Kia, this version of the Soul will have two options for four-cylinder engines. At that place is a turbocharged 1.half-dozen liter engine and a naturally aspirated 2.0 liter engine.[86] It will be both a gasoline model and an electrical vehicle, with a "toughened chassis" for accidents.[87] Unlike earlier models, information technology has thin lights as headlights, with the large grille remaining.[88]

Kia Motors unveiled the third generation Soul and Soul EV (e-Soul in some markets, codenamed SK3) at the 2018 LA Automobile Bear witness. The 2020 Soul and Soul EV are slated for release in N America in the second quarter of 2019.[89] In the United states, Kia postponed the launch of the Soul EV to 2021. The Kia Soul now shares a platform with the Hyundai Kona.[86]

The Soul EV is the merely version of this generation sold in Europe.[xc] It is now chosen e-Soul in most European markets, except for the UK.[91] Distinguished with the proper noun "Soul Booster,"[87] the 2020 Kia Soul shares a 64-kWh battery pack and powertrain with the Niro.[92]

In 2021, Kia discontinued the Soul in South korea, due to poor sales and Seltos contest.[93]

The six-speed manual was discontinued in the United states of america for the 2022 model year, it was merely offered on the base Sixty model.[94]

Engines [edit]

Model Years Type/code Transmission Ability Torque Acceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)
1.six Gamma II MPi 2019–present i,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 6-speed automatic 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ six,300 rpm xv.3 kg⋅yard (150 N⋅m; 111 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm xi.2s (transmission)
12.0s (automatic)
2.0 Nu MPi 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 vi-speed manual
6-speed automated
CVT		 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) @ 6,200 rpm 18.three kg⋅g (179 Northward⋅g; 132 lbf⋅ft) @ four,500 rpm 10.2s (automatic)
1.6 Gamma Ii T-GDi ane,591 cc (97.1 cu in) Turbo I4 7-speed DCT 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 27 kg⋅thou (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,500 rpm 7.8s
electrical e-Soul directly drive 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 3,800–viii,000 rpm 40.3 kg⋅m (395 N⋅1000; 291 lbf⋅ft) @ 0–3,600 rpm

Marketing [edit]

Kia Motors collaborated with K-popular vocaliser Hyolyn to promote the Soul.[95]

Safe [edit]

IIHS scores[22]
Moderate overlap frontal start Good
Small overlap frontal kickoff: Driver side Good
Small-scale overlap frontal offset: Commuter side Skilful
Side affect Proficient
Roof force Good

Reviews [edit]

U.S. News & Globe Report ranked the Kia Soul at No. ane (tied with the Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona) on its list of Best Subcompact SUVs for 2022, giving it a score of 8.4 out of 10.[96]

Sales [edit]

As of 2015, Kia has produced over a one thousand thousand units of the Soul.[97] In the U.s., over 100,000 units accept been sold each twelvemonth from 2011 to 2018, becoming the acknowledged subcompact car alee of the Nissan Versa.

Agenda twelvemonth The states[98] Canada[99] Global
2009 31,621 8,489
2010 67,110 ix,857
2011 102,267 11,651
2012 115,778 vii,560
2013 118,079 vii,618
2014 145,316 ix,944[100]
2015 147,133 thirteen,335[101] 203,518[102]
2016 145,768 12,672 195,802[103]
2017 115,712 11,691
2018 104,709 eleven,129
2019 98,033 eleven,868
2020 71,862 nine,869
2021 75,126

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External links [edit]

  • Official website
  • Official website (e-Soul)

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Soul

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