Have thought it probably also the designers of the Kia Soul. The Korean compact cars finished the round monotonous in its class and conviction with a modern box design and youthful freshness. However, it must be for the five-door version of deep reaching into his pocket, because the price list for covering 93 kW/126 hp petrol models start at just 15 900 euros.

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The almost horizontal, high bonnet and bulging wheel arches give the 4.10 meters long Koreans seems robust. Big headlights and a small set in chrome grille over taken by the large air intake, however, clear that the boy is not evil and actually think is a very good-natured fellow. Also, the optional Pepitamuster on the cover underscores this. The nearly horizontal roof line passes into a rectangular hatchback. It is framed by the vertical clear-lens taillights. The contrast between the choice of including orange or mint green body paint and the schwarzverkleideten mirrors and columns show the young, promising character.
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The interior continues the exceptionally colorful interplay - even if only for an additional charge. When the door panel switches, for example, black plastic with beige leather. The well-known from the bonnet Pepitamuster adorns the well-contoured, but very soft seats, which are less comfortable on longer journeys. Driver and passenger of the high seating position have a good overview of the anticipatory movement to the rear, however, the wide C-pillars restrict visibility. The needs getting used to, optional rear view camera at the rear, the view on the left side of the mirror appears, however, facilitate urban Einparkversuche.

In the divided rear seat passengers have the front as well as quite a large head and legroom. But together with three adults back there is pretty tight. The outer seats of the rear seats have Isofix mountings, which allow secure attachment of the child seat. The high-opening tailgate facilitates the loading, a standard cargo capacity of about 220 liters, allowing the carrying of drinks crates comfortably or two travel bags. Under the flat floor space loaders are also storage compartments, in which individual objects can be sorted properly. With the seat folded down the boot capacity increases to 1 258 liters.
Classically presents the Korean small cars on the engine side. The driving force is a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which provides 93 kW/126 hp. In the city of the van is well served with it. On the highway or in Vollbesetzung however, it will be somewhat tough. Since he pace from 130 (which in many other countries, the maximum speed allowed is) also very loud sounds strikes, should not be driving near the potential top speed of 177 km / h rather the exception. It would be desirable for the five-speed manual gearshift, an additional, sixth gear, which would also reduce the fuel consumption. The standard consumption is estimated at 6.5 liters of Super per 100 kilometers, in practice, the car but was rarely satisfied with less than 7.7 liters of premium per 100 kilometers. An annual cost of motor insurance, for example, in the process of AXA 602.56 euros.

The chassis is balanced and lends itself to the 2.55 m long wheelbase, good stability. And despite its boxy design and a height of 1.61 meters, the building sways during a quick little sharp cornering speed. The good-natured fellow is also safe and has standard equipment includes skid protection on the ESP, six airbags and active headrests.

The Kia Soul is a lifestyle vehicle with real edges and corners. The unusual, fresh design attracts the attention of many passers-by, And the driving is fun. However, the face very high prices, which should deter the target group of young people.

Rating:
Plus: fancy design, high head and legroom
Minus: relatively high price, poor rearward vision
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