2018 Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is a compact hatchback with good handling and an efficient cabin layout, and boxy styling. Last redesigned for 2014, Soul got a new turbocharged engine for 2017. For 2018, Kia Soul has no significant changes. There are three engines for three models. The base model gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 130 horsepower, mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. It's slow and the automatic transmission searches too much for the correct gear.
The Plus model (which Kia calls +) gets a 2.0-liter four that makes 161 horsepower, mated to a six-speed automatic. It's quicker, but the …
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There are three engines for three models. The base model gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 130 horsepower, mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. It's slow and the automatic transmission searches too much for the correct gear.
The Plus model (which Kia calls +) gets a 2.0-liter four that makes 161 horsepower, mated to a six-speed automatic. It's quicker, but the …
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Engine | 1.6L I-4, 2.0L I-4 |
MPG | Up to 26 city / 31 highway |
Seating | 5 Passengers |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD, 6-spd w/OD, 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
Power | 130 - 201 hp |
Drivetrain | front-wheel |
Curb Weight | 2,884 - 3,232 lbs |
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