2012 Kia Soul review
Kia Soul highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
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 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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia SoulKia Soul features and specs
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
- 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
2012 Kia Soul FAQ
The 2012 Kia Soul is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 25 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- !: 23 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- +: 24 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Kia Soul received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Soul as 2 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV
The 2012 Kia Soul has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Kia Soul, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Kia Soul Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Kia Soul:
- Rear View Camera
- Infinity Sound System
- Navigation System
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
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