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It's only been a few weeks since we took delivery of the Kia Soul compact crossover, and already this trendy little box has become a staff favorite.
Maybe that popularity is due to its too-cute styling, or maybe it's the cutting edge interior, or perhaps its versatile people and cargo hauling abilities, or that ABS, stability, and traction control are standard, or even our Sport's flexible 2.0-liter 142-horsepower engine. Or maybe it's all of the above.
Whatever the reasons, more than ever we think the Soul is a big win for Kia, and will go a long way in improving public perception of this Korean brand.
We've no problems or issues to report as of yet. But this test is young. So we'll check back in soon to see if the Soul continues to shine.
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It's hard to overlook the Kia Soul. From its cute and boxy exterior, to its cool and trendy interior, this compact urban crossover is turning heads and making waves.
It has quickly become a weekend favorite at our office. Easy to park, yet capable of carrying up to five or more cargo than you'd think, it still also doesn't have to stop at gas pumps as often as the typical family crossover.
Fuel economy from its 142-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 4-speed automatic combo stands at a reasonable 25.0 miles per gallon of regular. The smaller 1.6-liter engine does about 10% better.
After only 4 weeks and 2,800 miles we don't expect problems and there aren't any. So, for now, this Soul is bringing us smiles mile after mile.
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One of our newest long-term test vehicles is this 2010 Kia Soul Sport. This small urban crossover is more than a competitor to the Scion xB. Its cool and young exterior and interior show that Kia is determined to become the style-setter among entry level car brands.
The Soul is a city cruiser that's equally at home on long trips, although the simple suspension does take expansion joints with a loud thump.
Fuel economy from its 142-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder, four-speed automatic combo stands at 25.7 miles per gallon of regular. That's very close to its combined government rating of 26.
At three months and 4,900 miles, it's fault free. So, this Soul continues to make us smile.
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Our 2010 Kia Soul Sport is one of the most entertaining vehicles we've had in our long-term fleet in years.
Not only because it's cute to look at, or it has cool features like an iPod interactive stereo, and pulsating speakers; but because this two-box urban cruiser makes everyone who drives it feel ten years younger.
After four months and 7,500 miles, fuel economy from its 2.0-liter four-cylinder, four-speed automatic combo is rising, now standing at 26.6 MPG per gallon of regular.
Only the constant thumping of highway expansion joints dampens our ride.
But, for now, smile and be happy driving in the Kia Soul.
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