Adaptive Cruise Control
With this ACC, you can then easily adjust your cruise control settings without removing your hands from the wheel with very well-placed and designed buttons on the steering wheel to help you determine how far in front of you you want the ACC to get to other vehicles on the road.
Lane Departure Warning System (‘Sport’)
When tiredness starts to set in, this intelligent assistant will then help you stay in your lane.
For instance, if a car detects lane drift is occurring, the instrument cluster alerts you if you begin to move off course unintentionally to give you time to take correct measures to avoid an accident from drifting into the car next to you by accident.
High Beam Assist (‘Sport’)
The Soul’s high beams are automatically dipped for you when headlights of oncoming cars and rear lights of vehicles in front of you are detected.
This saves you from having to manually switch this on and off and from dazzling other drivers by mistake as well. </p;>
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) – ‘Sport’
The BSD then uses state-of-the-art sensors to monitor the side and rear of your car to keep you aware of vehicles entering into your blind spots.
For instance, here, you will receive visual alerts on the Soul’s outside mirrors, and, if necessary, you will hear an audio alert as well alerting you to a car in your bling spot to make you aware.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) – ‘Sport’
When backing out of a parking space, the car can also have a sensor that detects and alerts you to vehicles approaching from the left or right to help you know when to stop to avoid a collision from occurring as you reverse out.
Dimensions and Metrics
Specifications (mm)
| Specification |
Value |
| Overall length |
4,140 |
| Overall width |
1,800 |
| Overall height |
1,600 |
| Wheelbase |
2,570 |
| Wheel tread (front) |
1,576 |
| Wheel tread (rear) |
1,588 |
| Overhang (front) |
840 |
| Overhang (rear) |
730 |
| Legroom (front) |
1,040 |
| Legroom (rear) |
994 |
| Headroom (front) |
1,006 |
| Headroom (rear) |
1,003 |
| Shoulder room (front) |
1,410 |
| Shoulder room (rear) |
1,390 |
Reliability and Awards
Regarding reliability, the Soul is classified as a very reliable car, with over 1 million cars sold since it was first launched in 2008. It has also won many industry awards that factor in this.1
Some of the awards it has won, for example, include:
- Best Value Electric Car at the Auto Trader New Car Awards
- Editors’ Choice Award at Car and Driver
- Best Buy Award at Consumer Guide Automotive
- Red Dot Design Award at the Red Dot Awards
- iF Design Award at the iF Design Awards
- Best Car at La Tercera
- Best Value by the Texas Auto Writers Association
- 5 Great Deals List at Kelley Blue Book
- Concept Truck of the Year at the North American Concept Vehicle Awards
- Top 10 Back-to-School Cars at Kelley Blue Book
- Small Car of the Year at FAMA Magazine
- Best Hatchback at Cars.com
- Top Recommended Vehicles at Edmunds.com
- Automotive Excellence Award at Popular Mechanics
- Most Exciting Cars at Time Magazine
- Coolest New Cars Under £18,000 at Kelley Blue Book
- Best Value Electric Car at AutoTrader
- Best Subcompact SUV at U.S. News & World Report
- Best Value Electric Car at Auto Express
- Best Value Electric Car at What Car?
Warranty
When it comes to buying a new car, one of the areas that many people ask us is what warranty comes with the car. Well, you will be good to know that KIA here is one of the market leaders when it comes to reliability, offering some of the best-in-class warranties available on the market.
For instance, these can consist of:
7-year vehicle warranty
Every Kia benefits from a 7-year/100,000-mile new car warranty. This bumper-to-bumper warranty is free and transferable to subsequent owners as well, provided the car is regularly maintained in accordance with the servicing schedule that is.
5-year Paint Warranty & 12-year Anti-perforation Warranty
Furthermore, you also get high-quality body paint, which really does have long-lasting protection and shine for your new Kia.
It also comes with superior corrosion protection and a 12-year warranty against rust from the inside out as well.
Car Insurance Groups
Looking at the Kia Soul's insurance group classification, this can vary depending on the specific model and engine type you decide to go for.
Generally, Kia Soul models fall into insurance groups ranging from 11 to 15 mark, making them relatively cheaper to insure.
This relatively low grouping means that insuring a Kia Soul is often more affordable than ensuring higher-performance vehicles and SUVs.
Price and Finance Options
When it comes to KIA EV price, there are a lot of flexible options for various budgets, making it an accessible choice for many.
For the most up-to-date price for this car, please see our dedicated price page for the latest new car deals here.
For instance, if buying the car outright is not for you, you can also explore car finance plans to spread the cost of ownership with manageable monthly payments.
For those preferring not to buy outright as well, car leasing options here also give you an affordable way to enjoy the latest model without a long-term commitment.
If you are also considering a trade-in, then if you contact our team, we can see if we can give you a car valuation on your current car to help here as well; several.
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So is the KIA Soul Your Perfect Car?
As you can see, the Kia Soul really is a standout choice for those looking for something a bit different without compromising on your practicality.
As a result, its distinctive design, roomy interior, and impressive list of features make it a great choice and enjoyable car for many to own.
So, whether you are interested in the efficient electric version or a standard model, the Kia Soul offers you a lot of comfort, convenience, and reliability that is for sure.
It is also well-suited to city driving yet spacious enough for those weekend trips, making it ideal for individuals and as a family car alike.
Then, with its affordable running costs, long warranty, and solid safety features, the Kia Soul really does give you excellent value for money, especially when you consider the car’s clever mix of style and substance, making it a true stand out while meeting your everyday needs with ease as well.
All in all, the Kia Soul is a smart, stylish, and practical choice that’s bound to impress drivers who appreciate a bit of character in their car.
Looking to Test Drive the KIA Soul EV?
Looking to test drive of our test cars, why not come down to one of our local KIA car dealerships, and get a test drive booked in to experience this SUV first hand?
Who is Chippenham Motor Group?
Here at Chippenham Motor Group, we are a family-owned car dealership network based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. As a result, we can offer you a wide range of new Kia cars and used vehicles from various brands.
However, our automotive services extend way beyond car sales to include car financing and offers, part exchange, servicing, MOT and repairs, as well as extended warranties.
Our dealership group also operates over multiple sites, with our main location at Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate in Chippenham and is also regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as well.