Are you ready for your first car? Want something more fun and cooler than the regular boring sedans your mom and dad drives? The Kia Soul is a car that is young, cool and hip with a shape lime no other. It has a unique square shape and is bound to get lots of attention on the streets. You can even opt to purchase it in super bright, attention grabbing colors like super bright green and orange. There are even body color bumpers available to complement your ride. This is definitely not your grandma's car!
Buyers can select from various trim levels are available; base, Plus, Exclaim and Sport. The Soul is extremely customizable; there are options of bright colored and even seats which illuminate and give off a glow in the dark, colorful interior accents for a fun loving exterior.The base model is equipped with V4 1.6 Liter engine with 122 hp. Power isn't intense as this isn't a sports or performance car but it's more than adequate for every day driving and running errands around town. Handling is decent and the drive quality is smooth.Gas mileage stands at 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The cabin is well insulated and remains quiet even during highway driving. There is a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission available. Curb weight for the vehicle is approximately 2820 pounds.
The Soul boasts quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Standard features include a stereo audio system with four speakers, power door locks, power windows, an adjustable steering wheel, air conditioning and compatibility with most mp3 players. Some of the upper level trims are equipped with Bluetooth compatibility. Safety features include a complete air bag system, electronic stability control, headrests, traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system. The side airbags are full length which means to protect passengers in both rows.There is an optional audio package for music lovers; this package comes with an amplifier, external speakers and even "speaker lights" which change colors. The premium package comes with seats appointed in rich leather that are temperature controlled.
What the Soul brings to the table is a very reasonable price point and a vehicle that is contemporary and cool; it's the perfect car for anyone who wants a modern vehicle that can be modified to your heart's content. Pricing for the base model starts at around $13,700. It's a perfect "first car" for someone just graduating high school or a college student.
