CONCLUSION
My favorite Soul was the “!” trim, only available in cream white, navy blue, silver, or black. Its two-tone beige and black dash may not suit everyone’s tastes, nor will its houndstooth-patterned seats. After posting an image of the seats on Facebook, a friend commented on why Kia would use “leftover 80’s fabric.” I hadn’t the heart to say it had made a comeback…three years ago.
That’s the sort of discussion Kia hopes to generate with the Soul. Unless you sew your own seats, there’s no way to find a Toyota Matrix with such an eclectic interior. Compact cars are a more common sight on our roads, and the Soul seemed in my short drive to generate at least some positive attention from passing motorists.
A lady in her 50s even took the time to roll down her window and say the car was, “So cool.”
She was just about the age to appreciate mood lighting, too.
See also:
Knowing your vehicle
Keys
Remote keyless entry
Theft-alarm system
Immobilizer system
Door locks
Window
Seat
Safety belts
Airbags - advanced supplemental restraint system
Hood
Fuel filler lid
Mirrors
Interior l ...
Interior lights
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automat ...
Introduction
Before CR-V and RAV4, there was Sportage. Yep, believe it or not, the Kia
Sportage was one of the first small import SUVs sold in the United States.
However, being first doesn't always lead to sal ...


