2011 Kia Soul
Starting at $13,999
The Kia Soul just goes to show that inspiration can strike at any time. Designer Mike Torpey explains that the Soul was originally inspired by an educational program about the wild boar he saw while visiting Korea. The first sketch for the Soul, in fact, was a wild boar wearing a backpack—designed to convey the boxy vehicle’s tough, rugged style, “cool stance,” and “ready to go” attitude. Attitude is everything, in fact, in the 2011 Kia Soul, a
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The 2011 Kia Soul sees few changes following its introduction for the 2010 model year. This subcompact car is a front-wheel drive, 4-door wagon that's slightly larger than the Kia Rio. Four trim levels are offered: Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim), and Soul sport. Base Soul models are powered by a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that teams with a 5-speed manual transmission. Standard on the other versions is a 142-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered on the Soul+. Optional on that model and standard on the Soul! and sport is a 4-speed automatic. The manual transmission Soul! and sport have been discontinued. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Power windows and locks are standard on all models. The base Soul has 15-inch wheels. Soul+ adds 16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and a wireless cell-phone link. Soul! has a sunroof and 18-inch wheels. Soul sport has unique 18-inch wheels, sport suspension, and specific interior and exterior trim. An uprated audio system is optional on Soul+ and standard on Soul! and Soul sport. A sunroof is standard on the Soul! and optional on the sport and automatic-transmission Soul+. Leather upholstery with heated front seats is newly optional on the Soul! and sport.
