Kia Soul (09 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 26 February 2009 Last Updated: 05 January 2010 The Kia Soul is a practical small car. It's not much longer or wider than a Vauxhall Corsa, but it's usefully spacious and stands out for people who'd rather choose something more distinctive than a run-of-the-mill small hatchback. There is a choice of a petrol or diesel engine and sitting above the normal trim levels, the Soul launched with three different limited editions: Samba, Shaker and Burner - reflecting its youthful image. Plenty of rear passenger space, a decent boot plus a well put together interior make the Soul a great small family car, while a smooth ride and light steering make it ideal for town and city driving. In January 2010 the standard warranty on new models was upped from three years to seven years, making it even better value. 4 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Equipment Soul 1 models (only available with the petrol engine) come with 15-inch steel wheels, a CD/radio, MP3 player socket/USB port, electric windows, remote central locking, six airbags, air conditioning and Isofix child seat mounting points. The Soul 2 trim adds steering wheel-mounted audio controls, iPod connector and 16-inch alloys. Distinctive features of the Samba grade include upgraded and colour-coordinated interior trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass and an upgraded audio system with LED 'mood lights' in the front door speakers. This trim was phased out at the end of 2009 and replaced by the Tempest which comes with unique black 18-inch alloys, an upgraded audio system, a reversing camera and metallic paint. Shaker models are similar to the Soul 2 but come with unique 18-inch alloys, privacy glass, an electric sunroof, metallic interior trim and a reverse parking camera with a monitor mounted in the rear-view mirror. Burner models come with dark 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, roof rails, unique grille, exterior trim features and have the LED 'mood lights' in the speakers as fitted to the Samba model. Additional option 'packs' can also be chosen. See 129 used Kia Souls for sale, starting at £5,977 Get a Kia Soul valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Central locking Cloth seat trim Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric mirrors Electric sunroof Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Metallic Paint Parking sensors PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Roof rails Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control 1 2 Burner Samba Tempest Shaker Hunter Echo Searcher Quantum Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No Optional No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Soul cars for sale We have 129 models like this for sale. Find Kia Soul cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance