KIA SOUL HATCHBACK Review
Review vehicle: Kia Soul 2

The Kia Soul is difficult to categorise. It's the size of a supermini like a Ford Fiesta but with the practicality and raised driving position of an SUV. Think of it as a Nissan Qashqai. But smaller. Or a Ford Fusion. But done with imagination. And you start to get the picture. Add to that a bit of funky styling whether to your taste or not and that's the recipe for the all-new Kia Soul. Also available with a 1.6 diesel.

What's hot

• Tall and upright stance makes for an airy interior and good view
• There's also lots of space inside...
• ...Easily takes five adults
• Lower the rear seats and there's a flat load bay (with optional boot tray)
• ...which adds brilliantly useful and hidden storage organiser
• Decent gearchange, good seats, easy to drive
• Spritely engine also delivers over 43mpg
• Well made, and well-finished interior
• Standard anti-skid ESP stability programme
• There's also standard air con, electric windows and remote locking...
• ...plus 16 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights
• Plus a generous five-year warranty for peace of mind

What's not

• The ride might have been developed in conjunction with Lotus...
• ...but it's unremittingly firm
• And bangs and clunks over ruts
• There's too much road noise transmitted from the wheels
• Need to add 130 optional underfloor luggage tray...
• ...Otherwise fold-down flat floor is compromised

Road Test Rating
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