The Kia Soul has, for a number of years, been one of those vehicles that can draw strong reactions from people based on their visual impressions. Many either love it or hate it. The 2017 model sticks largely to the styling of its predecessors, with some slight changes to the front end.
With seating for five, the Soul comes in three trim levels: base, Plus and Exclaim.
The Soul's new front end has a bit more of a traditional look than that of the past version. The unusually formed sculpted motifs on the lower portion are gone. The Soul proudly retains its small, boxy look with rounded corners and edges.
Standard features include power side mirrors and 16-inch wheels. Available features include HID headlights, LED front fog lights, heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, a panoramic moonroof, a dual-tip exhaust and larger 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Soul has a standard 130-hp, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct injection engine mated to 6-speed manual (6M) or automatic transmission. The Plus trim comes with a more powerful 161-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder paired to a 6-speed automatic, while the Exclamation trim is driven by a 201-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic that produces 195 pounds-feet of torque. Fuel economy ratings for the base model are an EPA-estimated 24/30 mpg city/highway (6M) and 25/30 mpg (6A). The Plus trim has a rating of 25/30 mpg. It slightly improves to a 26/31 mpg rating for the Exclaim trim.
On the interior, the Soul has standard cloth seating with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 61.3 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down. The center stack features a standard audio system that has CD/MP3 playblack, Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio and a USB port. It can be upgraded to the updated UVO eServices multimedia system with a larger 7- or 8-inch touchscreen, an integrated navigation system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows/locks, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Available features include leather-trim upholstery, automatic climate control, heated/ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, remote keyless entry, and push-button start.
Standard safety features include a backup camera and a tire pressure monitoring system. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, a blindspot monitoring system, and rear cross-traffic alert are available as well.
The Soul starts at a little over $17,000 and ranges to about $24,000.
For a small, practical wagon that doesn't blend in with everything else, the Soul is worth a look.
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