Kia Soul Review

Manufactured and marketed by the South Korean four-wheeler multinational company, Kia, the Kia Soul is a five-door subcompact crossover car which came into production from 2009. The Kia Soul, like Kia Sorento, too has gone through two generational changes. The first generation was first shown on Paris Motor Show held in the year 2008. The second generation of Kia Soul which is based on the Kia’s Track’ster concept was revealed at the New York and Frankfurt auto shows in the year 2013.

Moreover, the new Kia Soul is equipped with new design and comfortable properties which were first seen on the Kia’s luxurious sedan, K900. The Kia Soul, further, features the length and height of 4140 mm and 1593 mm respectively. Besides, the authorized dealer of Kia Motors in Nepal is Continental Associates Private Limited which imports and looks after the sales and service of the cars.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,595,000 (For Soul GSL),

Rs. 5,995,000 (For Soul DSL)

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	SUV
Basic Weight	1359 kg
Length	4140 mm
Height	1593 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	NA

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	54 liters
Cylinders	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Displacement	1591 cc
Max Power	122 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Max Torque	152 Nm @ 4850 RPM

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	Independent, McPherson strut, coil springs with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspensions	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with twin-tube shock absorber

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
Number of Gears	6