2010 Kia Soul
Confession time: I’m in the target market for the Kia Soul and the vehicle’s engineers thought of something even I didn’t know I wanted.
FAST FACTS
1. Not the most powerful, or most efficient — but competitive; 142hp with 27 city / 35 hwy mpg.
2. Available in many trims to suit your budget
3. On even the most basic car, ABS, stability control, and power everything are standard
Front speakers that light up in tune with the music.
Seriously. It’s like being in a moving ambulance with the Crystal Castles cranked to 11.
Gimmicks aside, this $13,300 hatchback might just be the coolest thing to come out of Korea since the barbecue. On the base car, six airbags, active front headrests, power windows, power locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with AUX and USB inputs, and air conditioning.
At that price, it’s hard not to like it. But let me make three things clear: the 1.6L engine on the base car is likely underpowered (they didn’t have any at launch to test), though standard are a huge number of features that are optional on other cars. Those not proficient with a manual transmission should take note: the base car is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.
See also:
Power steering
Checking the power steering fluid
level
With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reservoir
periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on th ...
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Kia Sorento is a crossover SUV offered in four trim levels: base,
LX, EX and the sporty SX. A third-row 50/50-split-folding seat with room for two
is optional on the LX and four-cylinder ...
Defroster
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
NOTICE:
I ...