Summary
The Kia Soul cannot deny its Track’ster concept heritage. The inspired interior and superior ground clearance give it a definite leg up on the competition. However, the base 2014 Soul engine has dropped from 138 hp to 130 compared to the 2013 version. Kia is promising an all-electric version of the Soul for 2014.
Price
Pricing for the 2014 Soul has not been released at time of publishing.
Fuel Economy
Not available at this time.
Latest Improvements
Its unique styling is hard to miss. The slimmer, discreet front grille design and floating body-coloured insert that flows to the rear hatch were borrowed directly from the Track’ster concept. Available options include LED front marker and rear taillights.
Interior Design
The instrument panel and center console of the 2014 Soul benefit from the use of soft-touch materials and tasteful black piano-finish inserts. The Track’ster’ spherical design theme is well represented: sculpted circles and inserts surround the inner door-locks, window controls, gear-shift lever and push-button start. The door-mounted speakers match the ‘’floating’’ tweeters that are mounted above.
Drivetrain
The base Soul is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder all-aluminum direct-injection (GDI) engine that produces 130 hp. A 2.0 liter GDI engine that produces164 hp is also available.
Cargo Capacity
555 liters of cargo room is available behind the rear seatback, while more than 1,511 liters is available behind the front seats.
Comparable Models
Nissan Juke, Nissan cube, Scion xB, Scion xD, Toyota Matrix
The Kia Soul cannot deny its Track’ster concept heritage. The inspired interior and superior ground clearance give it a definite leg up on the competition. However, the base 2014 Soul engine has dropped from 138 hp to 130 compared to the 2013 version. Kia is promising an all-electric version of the Soul for 2014.
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Price
Pricing for the 2014 Soul has not been released at time of publishing.
Fuel Economy
Not available at this time.
Latest Improvements
- Stiffer, longer, wider chassis;
- Increased passenger compartment and cargo capacity;
- Enhanced soundproofing;
- Superior handling;
- Slimmer A-pillars (20mm) improve forward visibility.
Its unique styling is hard to miss. The slimmer, discreet front grille design and floating body-coloured insert that flows to the rear hatch were borrowed directly from the Track’ster concept. Available options include LED front marker and rear taillights.
Interior Design
The instrument panel and center console of the 2014 Soul benefit from the use of soft-touch materials and tasteful black piano-finish inserts. The Track’ster’ spherical design theme is well represented: sculpted circles and inserts surround the inner door-locks, window controls, gear-shift lever and push-button start. The door-mounted speakers match the ‘’floating’’ tweeters that are mounted above.
Drivetrain
The base Soul is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder all-aluminum direct-injection (GDI) engine that produces 130 hp. A 2.0 liter GDI engine that produces164 hp is also available.
Cargo Capacity
555 liters of cargo room is available behind the rear seatback, while more than 1,511 liters is available behind the front seats.
Comparable Models
Nissan Juke, Nissan cube, Scion xB, Scion xD, Toyota Matrix
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