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2012 Kia Soul review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 28 highway, 25 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Kia Soul?

  • The Sport trim has been discontinued for 2012.
  • Soul trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera and Infinity Sound System as standard equipment this year.
  • Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Base trim now comes with Cruise Control, Power Mirrors, Automatic Transmission, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Kia Soul an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Soul 3rd out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.

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Kia Soul features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Wagon

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

138

Torque (ft-lbs)

123

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

12.7

Wheelbase

100.4"

Overall length

161.6"

Width

70.3"

Height

63.4"

Leg room

F 42.1"/R 39"

Head room

F 40.2"/R 39.6"

Front tires

P195/65R15

Rear tires

P195/65R15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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