Kia Soul is a five-seat vehicle in the Wagon category. For the 2015 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 130 to 164 horsepower. Kia Soul has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 Soul has a relatively short wheelbase ( 101.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2714 - 2837 lbs.
2015 Soul seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Soul ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips.
Trim | 2015 Soul Base | 2015 Soul + | 2015 Soul ! |
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Starging MSRP | $15,190 | $18,690 | $20,790 |
Engine | 1.6L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 |
HP | 130 hp | 164 hp | 164 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG |
Combined | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
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2015 Soul Wagon comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $6,372 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Soul
2015 Soul Wagon has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seven hundred and forty complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.