SHOWROOM DETAILS

Back to Showroom Listing

2012 Kia Soul Hatchback

  • MSRP  $13,900

next
previous
next
previous
next
previous
What’s New for 2012:
  • Sport trim dropped for 2012
  • More powerful engines
  • Exterior Features
    a redesigned front and rear fascia with new headlights and LED illumination on some models
  • New 16- and 18-inch wheel designs and wider tires
  • Interior is fitted with a new gauge cluster,redesigned center stack,and a new transmission console
  • The interior materials and upholstery have been upgraded
  • New standard USB and AUX input jacks on the center console offer full iPod controllability through the standard audio head unit

Exterior Features
The 2012 Kia Soul is a compact crossover utility vehicle offered in three different trim levels. Fifteen-inch steel wheels are standard,with larger wheels available on higher grades.

Interior Features
The 2012 Kia Soul offers seating for 5 passengers. Base Soul models are configured with cloth upholstery,air conditioning,full power accessories,60/40 split second-row folding seats,USB audio jacks,and more. Higher trim levels are equipped with cruise control,keyless entry,power-adjustable outside mirrors,tinted rear windows,and other amenities.

Optional Features
The Premium package includes leather upholstery,heated front seats,and keyless ignition. Kia also offers a cargo cover,auto-dimming rearview mirror,and a body kit as options.

Under the Hood
Kia Soul models are fitted with a choice of two engines. The standard power plant is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder,and is rated at 138 horsepower. The optional engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder,and is rated at 164 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard,with a choice of either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.

Fuel Economy
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2012 Kia Soul are:
  • Kia Soul with 1.6-liter engine and automatic transmission: 29/36 mpg (city/highway)
  • Kia Soul with 2.0-liter engine and automatic transmission: 27/35 mpg (city/highway)

Safety
Standard safety features of note on the 2012 Kia Soul include side curtain air bags and stability control. In government crash tests,the 2012 Kia Soul received a rating of 4 (out of 5) stars for rollover,according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),but was not assigned an overall rating. In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),the Soul received a “Good” rating—the Institute’s highest—for frontal-offset and side-impact crashes. The Soul also earned a ""Good"" rating in the Institute's roof strength tests.

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM radio
  • Basic warranty 60 months/60,000miles
View All

Options

  • Wheels: 16" Aluminum Alloy
  • Rear Bumper Applique
  • 56AH Battery
View All

Tech Specs

  • Engine displacement 1.6 L
  • Engine liters 1.6
View All

Fuel Economy

City MPG:
26.0
 
Hwy MPG:
34.0

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Convenience Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers 4
Warranty
  • Basic warranty 60 months/60,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty 120 months/100,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 months/100,000miles
  • Roadside assistance coverage 60 months/60,000miles
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 5
  • Front seats bucket
  • Rear seats bench
  • Split folding rear seat
Body Exterior
  • Number of doors 4
  • Door mirrors body-color
  • Bumpers body-color
  • Bodyside moldings
Safety and Security
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Adjustable head restraints driver and passenger w/tilt
Suspension/Handling
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires 195/65HR15.0
  • Rear tires 195/65HR15.0
  • Wheel size 15"
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
Options
  • Wheels: 16" Aluminum Alloy
  • Rear Bumper Applique
  • 56AH Battery
  • Carpeted Floormats
  • Cargo Net
  • Cargo Cover
  • EC Mirror w/Compass
  • EC Mirror w/Compass & Homelink
  • Power Outside Mirrors
  • Interior Lighting Kit
  • ISG System
  • Tires: 16"
  • Monotone Paint Application
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Illuminated Scuff Plate
  • Engine: 1.6L GDI I4
  • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Cloth Seat Trim
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • Tires: P195/65R15
  • Wheels: 15" Steel w/Full Wheel Covers
  • Luggage Under Floor Tray
  • Tweeter Speakers
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Mirrors w/Extenders
  • Wheel Locks
Specs and Dimensions
  • Engine displacement 1.6 L
  • Engine horsepower 138hp @ 6,300RPM
  • Engine torque 123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke 77.0mm x 85.4mm (3.03" x 3.36")
  • Compression ratio 11.00 to 1
  • Exterior length 4,120mm (162.2")
  • Exterior body width 1,786mm (70.3")
  • Exterior height 1,610mm (63.4")
  • Wheelbase 2,550mm (100.4")
  • Turning radius 5.2m (17.2')
  • Front legroom 1,069mm (42.1")
  • Rear legroom 991mm (39.0")
  • Front headroom 1,021mm (40.2")
  • Rear headroom 1,006mm (39.6")
  • Front hiproom 1,354mm (53.3")
  • Rear hiproom 1,339mm (52.7")
  • Front shoulder room 1,402mm (55.2")
  • Rear shoulder room 1,400mm (55.1")
  • Passenger volume 2,897L (102.3 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume 547 L (19 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume 1,512 L (53 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) 7
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) 5
Powertrain
  • Engine liters 1.6
  • Cylinder configuration I-4
  • Horsepower 138hp @ 6,300RPM
  • Torque 123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850RPM
  • Number of valves 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Variable intake manifold
  • Engine location front
  • Recommended fuel regular unleaded
  • Transmission 6 speed manual
  • Drive type front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city 27mpg
  • Fuel economy highway 35mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity 12.7gal.

Category Definitions

Performance and Design: Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features and Instrument Panel, and Comfort.

Initial Quality: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction, or where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand.

Predicted Reliability: Derived from historical trending for a vehicle and/or manufacturer in our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability Studies, Predicted Reliability is a forecast of how reliable a newer vehicle might be over time.

Overall Dependability: Taken from the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 3 years of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).

5.0
Among the best
4.0
Better than most
3.0
About average
2.0
The rest

Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.

Comments

Nothing posted yet.

Post a Comment