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October 24, 2021,
Having a great set of wheels as a teen is a huge advantage.
Define great?
Style, performance, gas mileage and above all, price.
Especially if your parents are going to buy you a brand new one.
Since price is probably foremost on their minds, the Kia Soul appears to be the perfect teen car package.
The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed worldwide.
We listen in as cars.usnews.com relates, “The 2022 Kia Soul sits near the top of our subcompact SUV rankings thanks in part to its abundant cabin and cargo space and straightforward infotainment technology. Yes, the Kia Soul is a good subcompact SUV. It isn’t as athletic as rivals like the Mazda CX-30, but the Soul’s tight turning radius makes it easy to maneuver around town. Its four-cylinder base engine is decent, but the upgraded turbo-four will have this spunky SUV accelerating quicker.”
Designed at Kia’s design center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in South Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant as the Soul EV in North and Central America as well as Europe.
The team at KIA is feeling very high on the 2022 Kia and would like to tell you about it. At kiamedia.com they smile, “With sales of Kia’s iconic Soul up nearly 20 percent year-on-year, the 2022 model arrives largely as a carryover with minor visual enhancements, the most apparent being the bold new Kia badge on the hood, liftgate and wheel center caps.
Updates to the S, X-Line and GT-Line include a standard 10.25-inch display screen with navigation, dual automatic climate control, push-button start with engine immobilizer, wireless smartphone charger and dual USB chargers.
The LX with manual transmission variant is discontinued. The new LX Technology Package adds 16-inch alloy wheels and bundles several advanced driver-assistance systems, including: Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning.1 Additionally, for the LX, the standard screen on the head unit is now eight inches (up one inch from last year’s model).”
Good to know.
They add, Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.*
There is an update about the 2022 Kia that might want to know about. At caranddriver.com they educate, “Kia is dropping the cheapest version of the Soul from the lineup for 2022, as there’s no more manual transmission available. The base LX model previously came standard with a six-speed manual transmission and carried a starting price of $18,765, but for the new model year the 2022 Soul LX now comes only with a CVT automatic and starts at $20,635.”
Still, compared to the prices of other new compacts, Kia is still in the lowest range.
A Review Of The Kia Soul
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.
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