2010 Kia Soul Reviews and Buying Tips
2010 Kia Soul Reviews and Buying Tips
Like the Scion xB and Nissan Cube,The new 2010 Kia Soul is fun urban wagons offer uniquely kicky styling, more room.
Introduction of 2010 Kia Soul
The 2010 Soul is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Base to the Sport.
Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 122-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sport is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 142-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2010 Soul is all-new for 2010.
Index of 2010 Kia Soul Reviews
- Auto123—The Soul is a cool vehicle, and it offers lots of space for passengers and has an excellent sound system. It’s very easy to live with despite a few shortcomings, and is very well equipped for the asking price.
- Thecarconnection—STYLING:Granted, the styling of the 2010 Kia Soul is not for everyone, but don’t be surprised to see a lot of thumbs-ups flashed your way if you happen to be driving one;PERFORMANCE:The 2010 Kia Soul’s engine can provide a bit of fun, but the ride on Sport models is unduly harsh;QUALITY:The 2010 Kia Soul is comfortable and attractive inside, but the intrusive road noise can wear on long drives;SAFETY:We’ll wait on the crash-test ratings to post a final verdict, but preliminary indications are positive regarding the 2010 Kia Soul’s safety credentials;FEATURES:t’s hard to believe what $20,000 will get you these days, but a fully loaded 2010 Kia Soul Sport stickers for less than that.
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Kia promises that a range of performance options are being studied for the 2010 Soul; if it’s not quick enough for you now, the future may hold turbochargers, suspension bits and pieces, and more performance-minded accessories.
About Kia
Instituted in 1944, the Kia brand was introduced to Canadians for the new millennium. Over 140 dealerships are selling Kia cars across the nation, starting with four sedans: the Rio, Spectra, Magentis, Amanti. Completing the lineup are two hatchbacks Rio5, Spectra5), two minivans (Sedona, Rondo) and two SUVs (Sportage, Sorento). A full-size crossover, called Borrego, is also set to join Kia.
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minivet on 13 June 2009:
I Saw it advertised (fury little rodents ), checked it out on the net, went to the dealer, test drove it, fell in love with it, discussed it with my wife, took her to see it, she fell in love with it, we purchased it that same day, I took it on a 1,000 mile trip, and was blown away at how comfortable ( very important to me ) is was and do not regret trading in my 2007 Saturn Sky…I get all kinds of looks and stares, the good kind, when stopping at gas stations, you guessed it for snacks and restroom breaks only while on the open road and running errons etc …My wife and I really love our Soul.
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Casey on 13 June 2009:
I have had this car for almost a month. At first I hated the look of it but my husband loved it. This car was for me but he talked me into it and I am soo happy that he did. So far it has been the greatest car that I have ever owned.
The standard features on the + are great. I love the bluetooth and the variety of interior designs are amazing. I test drove a caliber when they first came out and the interior was increadibilly cheap feeling, I felt like I might cut myself on the hard corners. The Soul’s interior is not “high class” but great for the value. There are no hard corners and it is very sturdy.
I do wish I would have looked at a couple more souls because mine did not come with a sunroof, fog lights, or rear center cup holders. These are features that are available on some of the Souls. I got an after market quote from the dealer on a sunroof and it would cost about $2500. So I recommend that you look around to make sure tht the one you are purchasing has ALL the features you want because they do make Souls with all of these features.
My Soul has decent get up and go power for a four cylinder 2.0 liter engine. It really does attract people’s attention while driving around because they are so new. I have yet to see another one driving down the road. The body style on the Soul is much more attractive than that of a Sion or the new Cube.
I would fully recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a great car for a great price.
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KerryS on 13 June 2009:
We bought this car because we wanted three things. We were looking for reasonable fuel economy, we wanted more space for our camping and fishing gear, and we wanted a safe ride. We got ALOT more than we asked for. This car is not only safe, it’s cute. Not only economical,
it entertains you with Satellite radio, and lit-up speakers, and the room
of a larger car than our old Optima. The color, and the houndstooth check on the cloth seats is hot too. Ours is a golden-brown color called “JAVA”. I LOVE this ride!
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porcupine on 13 June 2009:
I do like my my new Soul, however I was pretty disappointed when the power steering broke within the first month. Luckily the warranty is good on Kia’s. Their roadside service was quick response. It is a very comfortable and roomy car. Perfect for a fam of 4 or less for road trips. I would recommend this car. It is very fun to drive (when its not being towed).
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