Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
24
26
Highway:
30
31
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Available Engines:
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122-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (regular gas)
142-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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What We Like
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What We Don't
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| • | All new for 2010 | | • | Manual or automatic | | • | Boxy, youthful styling | | • | Standard stability system | | • | Standard USB/iPod compatibility | | • | Available backlit speakers |
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| + | Value for the money | | + | Impressive safety features | | + | Cabin quality | | + | Powerful uplevel stereo | | + | Solid brakes | | + | Warranty |
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| - | Gas mileage not as good as some | | - | Ride over rough pavement | | - | Adjustment range for driver's seat | | - | High cargo floor | | - | No automatic transmission on base trim | | - | No IIHS crash tests yet |
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Vehicle Summary
Kia joins the boxy wagon segment with the 2010 Soul, which competes with models like the Honda Element and Scion xB. Employing front-wheel drive and powered by a choice of four-cylinder engines, the Soul comes with a host of standard features and an attractive base price. It's offered in base, Soul+, Soul!, and Sport trim levels.
Read more
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