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2010 Kia Soul Review
Boxy new compact is cute, spirited, practical.
2010 Soul Review Summary & Specifications
The Kia Soul is a new model that should find a niche that the Scion xB seems to have left behind. It will appeal to the young and young at heart. The reverse wedge styling does much to bring distinction to a basic box. The interior gets an A. The engine, automatic transmission, steering and ride all leave no room for complaint.Sam Moses filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report from Miami.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Soul base ($13,300); Soul+ ($14,950); Soul! ($16,950); Soul sport ($16,950) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter 16-valve I4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 1.6-liter I4; 2.0-liter I4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front, airbag curtains, tire pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control |
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| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13300 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Soul+ ($14,950) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth seats, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, 60/40 rear seat, solar glass, rear wiper/washer, AM/FM/CD/MP3/SAT sound system with USB port and auxiliary input jack, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, remote entry, Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, tinted rear windows |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | automatic transmission ($950), audio upgrade ($400), power sunroof ($800), carpeted floor mats ($95) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17890 |
| Horse Power | 142 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 137 @ 4600 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/30 |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 161.6/70.3/63.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/53.3/42.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/52.7/39.0 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 2820 |
| Stock Tires | 205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 |
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