2011 Kia Soul

At a Glance

Pricing $13,300 - $19,395
Drive Types FWD
Engines 1.6l I4, 2.0l I4
Transmissions A4, M5
Fuel Economy 24-26 (city), 30-31 (highway)

The 2010 Kia Soul is a production version of the eye-catching concept car from 2006. The Soul is Kia's version of a boxy mini-wagon popularized by Scion. Like its Japanese competitors, the Nissan Cube and Honda Fit, the Soul offers ample interior room and fuel efficiency at an attractive price. Kia sells the Soul in four trim levels ranging in price from $13,300 to $17,900. Aside from the base Soul, powered by a 1.6L inline-4, all other models receive a larger 2.0L engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Intending the Soul to be a style leader, each version of the Soul features distinctive trim and color schemes including brightly colored and patterned interiors. Kia will be offering numerous limited editions of the Soul such as the Denim edition launched in mid-2009.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Soul base 1.6l I4 (122-bhp) M5 FWD $13,300
Soul plus 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) M5 FWD $15,495
Soul plus 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) A4 FWD $16,495
Soul exclaim 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) A4 FWD $18,495
Soul exclaim Premium 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) A4 FWD $19,395
Soul sport 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) A4 FWD $18,495
Soul sport Premium 2.0l I4 (142-bhp) A4 FWD $19,395