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- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
- 2012 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Eco: Review
2012 Kia Soul 1.6L Eco
Proving "Base" Means Anything But These Days The Soul is an unqualified hit. Sales of this playful econobox have increased year-over-year since it was introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model, with over 100,000 people bringing one home last year alone. In fact, the Soul was Kia's second-best-selling model in 2011 behind the Sorento, beating out the critically acclaimed Optima, gorgeous Sportage and entry-level Forte. Not only is the Soul outperforming products in its own portfolio, it's also slaughtering what little competition there is out there that lines up straight against it. One ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 1.6L I4
- Power:
- 138 HP / 123 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Auto
- MSRP:
- $17,545 as tested
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0Quick Spin: 2013 Kia Soul ! 2.0L 1348253880
Now that I really think about it, it turns out I actually know quite a few Kia Soul owners. Three of my friends have them, a friend's mom just bought one, and even my building's maintenance guy has one. Every time I talk to any of these people, they make a point of telling me just how much they enjoy owning a Soul and how the quirky Kia is just about ...
