2010 Kia Soul - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 12 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 kia soul Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It is available only with a five-speed manual. The upper trim levels get a 2.0-liter inline-4 with 142 hp and 137 lb-ft of torque. The five-speed manual is standard, but a four-speed automatic is optional. In performance testing, a Soul Sport with the manual went from zero to 60 mph in a respectable 8.8 seconds. Safety: Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes (front-wheel discs on the base Soul, four-wheel discs on all other trims), stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Interior Design and Special Features: In recent years, Kia interiors have been models... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior The Soul has seating for up to five with its front bucket seats and rear bench seat. The bench seat is split and can be folded down to expand the cargo area. Standard features in the base Soul include air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, a CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs, and cloth seats. Stepping up to the + model adds cruise control, keyless entry, Bluetooth cell-phone connectivity and a height-adjustable driver's seat. The ! model, meanwhile, gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a beige and black interior, and an uplevel audio system with a subwoofer. Sport versions... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Fun means being able to make your car payment. Fun means affording the gas. The Soul Sport gets quite decent fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon on the highway. For financially assisting parents, the Soul offers the consolation of lots of safety gear, including stability control, six air bags and active headrests. The Soul scored five stars in both Europe's NCAP and the feds' NHTSA crash test rating. Having your kids come home in one piece is fun too. The atman of this car resides in the interior, and it doesn't disappoint . . . much. The seats are mounted high on pedestals so there's plenty... |
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2010 Kia Soul: ReviewSource: MSN Autos...This includes a large divided storage unit built into the raised rear floor. The rear storage compartment does invade on the main cargo volume, leaving 19.3 cubic feet, or 53.4 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down.On the RoadOn the hip urban streets of Miami, the Soul+ and Soul! feel right at home. The 2.0-liter engine shines around town with its flat torque curve and enough low-end grunt to make stop-and-go driving a breeze. Out on the highway, there is again little to complain about other than slightly above-average wind noise, common for the aerodynamically challenged... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Some of the materials could have been better or higher quality, particularly the cloth seat covers and some of the plastic on the dash. But considering the price level, it felt appropriate. The pleasant surprise was the lack of lines across the dash. It looked like one solid piece, which takes away from many of those potential bad fits between pieces that can turn into squeaks and rattles in the future. Touch points were also nicely padded, meaning your elbows didn't get sore on long hauls from pressing against a hard arm rest. More importantly was the room the cabin provides. The high roof... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...probably less so if had been colored Alien lime green or Molten bright red. The funky weave pattern on the headrests and the top of the front seats, not so much. Panel gaps are tight, and textured surfaces on the doors, steering wheel, and dash have a quality feel worthy of more expensive cars. Ergonomics are first rate, too. The instrument panel is angled high for easy reach of the well-spaced buttons and knobs, and everything is labeled and positioned right where you'd expect. No door lock switches on the center console like on pricey Jaguars and BMWs, or digital displays crammed with too... |
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2010 Kia Soul OverviewSource: CarGurus...if not highway passing or hill climbing. As the engine is pushed, it becomes ragged and harsh tones penetrate the cabin, and while no test drives could be found for the 1.6, one can only assume this will be exacerbated with its loss of displacement and power.As with Scions, the major points of attraction for the Soul come in the form of extreme affordability and unique customizability. Even the top-tier Soul Sport is estimated to fall below twenty thousand dollars, and a long list of options coupled with many standard high-tech features are slated to attracted younger audiences. If high... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...But the wide console between the front seats squeezes the hips. The back seat holds two adults or three kids. It's in front of the rear wheels, so you don't suffer each bump. All seat backs are decorated with the word "Soul"-dozens of them. Doesn't necessarily look good but helps hide dirt. You also can find a little bit of Soul on the front floor mats. Either Kia is catering to the clergy or helping the laity get a closer parking spot at church. All doors have bottle holders, with warnings cans or cups aren't welcome. The center console offers tiny stowage space underneath, but the glove box... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Rear passengers have easy access through the large rear doors, and there is plenty of head- and legroom. Three can sit back there quite comfortably, which is unusual for a car this small. Access to the cargo area is through a rear hatch the raises in one piece. There is enough room for a couple of suitcases or sports gear even with the rear seatbacks in place, but the cargo space can be expanded to 53 cubic feet by lowering the 60/40 split seatbacks. While I haven't driven the 122-horsepower base model, I found the 142-horsepower engine to be more than adequate for most of my driving, while... |
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2010 Kia Soul Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..." It's an unfair criticism. The suspension arrangement -- independent front with MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar and a torsion beam in the rear -- is sufficient for urban travel over well-paved roads. Japan has such streets. Western Europe has them, too. I haven't driven in Korea. But I've driven all over the United States, enough to know that the nation is in urgent need of a massive roadway makeover. No comparable small wagon -- Chevrolet HHR, Honda Element, Nissan Versa 1.8 S, Mazda 3 S Grand Touring, nor the Scion xD made by Toyota -- can move through New York City or a similar... |
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Kia is preparing to wow audiences at this month’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show with a new hot hatch concept based on its popular Soul. A second teaser for the new concept... February 6, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2012 Kia Soul Inspired By Michelle Wie: 2011 SEMA Live Photos
Next up on our roster of Kia customs from the 2011 SEMA show, we have this funkier-than-funky Soul inspired by Michelle Wie and turned out by West Coast Customs. Sporting a... November 1, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
2012 Kia Soul Facelift: 2011 New York Auto Show
We’re already seen the spy shots but now the facelifted version of Kia’s popular Soul hatchback has been revealed following its world debut this week at the 2011... April 21, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Spy Shots: 2013 Kia Tam
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Spy Shots: 2012 Kia Soul Facelift
Pictured here in these latest spy shots is a prototype for the facelifted 2012 Kia Soul, which is expected to hit the market this summer. Kia engineers have gone to great... February 10, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Why should I also consider these?
The 2010 Kia Soul takes on a trio of popular, hip-styled wagons and one just arriving in showrooms.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR are kissing American cousins, both offering four-cylinder engines and formerly nifty retro styling that has simply not aged well.
The PT Cruiser has been cancelled, so deals are exceptional.
The Scion xB is the newer version of the compact wagon that launched Toyota's youth brand; the current version has sold more slowly, as it's grown larger and heavier and lost its Japanese flair.
The Nissan Cube is the other newbie in the group; with a smaller overall size, a less functional interior, and an unusual tailgate shape, its appeal lies mostly in its softer, feminine style.
