Kia Soul

Kia Soul
Production period:	since 2008
Class :	Minivan
Body versions :	Station wagon

The Kia Soul is a passenger car model from the South Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors that has been in production since 2008. The car, which cannot be assigned to a specific vehicle class, is conceptually similar to a minivan , but without its variability. Within the Kia model range, the Soul is positioned between the small Rio and the compact Kia cee'd .

1st generation (2008-2014)

1st generation
Kia Soul (2008-2011)
Production period:	2008-2014
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.6–2.0 liters (93–121 kW) Diesel engine : 1.6 liters (94 kW)
Length:	4105 mm
Width:	1785 mm
Height:	1610-1660 mm
Wheelbase :	2550 mm
Empty weight :	1245-1440 kg

Other measured values
CO ₂ emissions:	129-168 g / km
Combined fuel consumption (EC standard):	4.9-7.2 l / 100 km
Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test

The first generation was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in autumn 2008 . The production of the vehicle based on the three 2008 studies Soul Burner , Soul Diva and Soul Searcher began in November 2008 in South Korea; the market launch in Europe was in February 2009 and in the USA in April 2009. With a relatively short external length, a long wheelbase and a generous height, the vehicle offers space for five people. The luggage compartment volume is 340 liters with the normal seating arrangement and 570 liters with the rear bench seat folded down.

In Europe, a gasoline and a diesel engine, each with a displacement of 1.6 liters and 93 kW / 126 PS (petrol) and 94 kW / 128 PS (diesel) are available . Both front-wheel drive engines are based on engines from the Kia cee'd and have four cylinders, 16 valves and two overhead camshafts in conjunction with manual and automatic transmissions. In the USA and some non-European markets, a 2.0-liter gasoline engine is also offered, which was replaced in summer 2011 by a newer design of the same size .

Facelift

At the end of October 2011 a revised version of Soul was introduced. This model has a wider air intake and enlarged fog lights. The headlights have also been redesigned and now have a black surround. The lower part of the twin headlights now takes on the function of daytime running lights, which were implemented using LEDs in the higher equipment lines. After the facelift, new LED taillights and a black bar in the bumper that stretches across the entire width of the vehicle stand out at the rear. In the interior, the center console has been revised. There is now a round LC display for the air conditioning. On the technical side, a 103 kW / 140 PS 1.6-liter gasoline engine was introduced with the facelift. In addition, the consumption of the diesel engine has been reduced. All transmissions, manual and automatic, now have six stages.

Rear view
Kia Soul (2011-2014)

Awards

2009: red Dot Design Award
2009: Top Safety Pick 2009
2010: Top Safety Pick 2010
2011: Top Safety Pick 2011

Technical specifications

Parameters	1.6 CVVT	1.6 GDI	2.0 CVVT ¹	2.0 CVVT ¹	1.6 CRDi
Construction period	02 / 2009-10 / 2011	10/2011 - 03/2014	02 / 2009-10 / 2011	10/2011 - 03/2014	02/2009 - 03/2014
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine				R4 diesel engine
Mixture preparation	Manifold injection	Direct injection	Manifold injection		Common rail direct injection
Engine charging	-				turbocharger
Displacement	1591 cc		1975 cc	1999 cc	1582 cc
Max. power	93 kW (126 hp) at 6200 rpm	103 kW (140 PS) at 6300 rpm	105 kW (143 hp) at 6000 rpm	121 kW (164 hp) at 6500 rpm	94 kW (128 PS) at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque	154 Nm at 4200 rpm	166 Nm at 4850 rpm	184 Nm at 4500 rpm	201 Nm at 4800 rpm	260 Nm at 1900-2750 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard [optional]	5-speed manual transmission [4-speed automatic transmission]	6-speed manual transmission [6-speed automatic transmission]
Readings
Top speed	177 km / h [155–162 km / h]	180 km / h [180 km / h]			180 km / h [177 km / h]
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.0 s [11.5 s]	10.4 s [10.9 s]			10.7 s [11.7 s]
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	6.5 l super [7.2 l super]	6.4 l super [7.2 l super]	7.8 ^(a) l normal [7.8 ^(a) l normal]	6.9 ^(a) l normal [6.9 ^(a) l normal]	4.9 l diesel [5.9 l diesel]
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	154 g / km [167 g / km]	149 g / km [168 g / km]			129 g / km [155 g / km]
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro				5 euro

¹ Outside Europe only

^(a)According to the American EPA standard , results for this model are similar to the European test

2nd generation (2014-2019)

2nd generation
Kia Soul (2014-2019)
Production period:	2014-2019
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.6 liters (97–150 kW) Diesel engine : 1.6 liters (77–100 kW) Electric motor : (81 kW)
Length:	4140 mm
Width:	1800 mm
Height:	1605-1618 mm
Wheelbase :	2570 mm
Empty weight :	1275-1638 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2014)

Kia Soul (since 2014)

In the spring of 2014, the second generation of the Soul was launched worldwide. The vehicle has grown a bit in its dimensions, only the height has remained roughly the same.

Kia Soul EV

The Kia Soul EV model is a purely electric car . The first prototypes were tested in 2013. In November 2013, the production of the Soul EV model was announced, which was launched in the USA in 2014. It has also been available in Europe since the end of 2014.

The electric motor has an output of 81 kW (110 hp) and a torque of 285 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 145 km / h. The lithium-ion polymer battery in the Soul EV is based on a development by Samsung and Kia and has a capacity of 27 kWh. The range of the Kia Soul is 212 km. The energy density of the 277 kg battery is 200 Wh / kg. If time is short, 80% can be charged in 33 minutes at a 50 kW fast charging station. Furthermore, the regenerative braking system and the heat pump are used to increase the operating range. In 2017, the electric version accounted for 69% (2933 of 4244 units) of the registered Kia Soul and only 9% (387 units) were fitted with a diesel engine.

The remaining 22% (924 units) are accounted for by the gasoline engines on offer.

Kia Soul EV (2014-2019)

Facelift

The Soul was revised for the 2017 model year. In addition to some visual changes, the turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine known from the cee'd GT is also used as the top engine. The facelift celebrated its premiere at the 2016 Paris Motor Show .

Technical specifications

Parameters	1.6 GDI	1.6 T-GDI	1.6 CRDi		EV
Construction period	03/2014–03/2019	10/2016–03/2019	03 / 2014-08 / 2018		12/2014–06/2017	06/2017-04/2019
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine		R4 diesel engine		Electric motor
Mixture preparation	Direct injection		Common rail direct injection		-
Engine charging	-	turbocharger			-
Displacement	1591 cc		1582 cc		-
Max. power	97 kW (132 PS) at 6300 rpm	150 kW (204 hp) at 6000 rpm	100 kW (136 hp) at 4000 rpm		81 kW (110 hp) at 2730-8000 rpm
Max. Torque	161 Nm at 4850 rpm	265 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm	260 Nm at 1500-3000 rpm	300 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	285 Nm at 0-2730 rpm
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
transmission	6-speed manual transmission	7-speed double clutch transmission	6-speed manual transmission	7-speed dual clutch transmission	Reduction gear
Readings
Top speed	185 km / h	196 km / h	180 km / h	182 km / h	145 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.0 s	7.8 s	11.2 s	11.1 s	11.7 s	11.3 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	6.8 L Super (6.7 L for 18-inch wheels)	6.9 l super	4.8 l diesel	5.2 l diesel	14.7 kWh	14.3 kWh
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	153 g / km (156 g on 18-inch wheels)	156 g / km	128 g / km	135 g / km	0 g / km
Battery (lithium ion polymer)					27 kWh	30 kWh
Energy efficiency class	D.		B.		A +
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6

3rd generation (since 2019)

3rd generation
Kia e-Soul at the Geneva Motor Show 2019
Production period:	since 2019
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.6–2.0 liters (90–150 kW) Electric motor : (100–150 kW)
Length:	4195 mm
Width:	1800 mm
Height:	1600-1605 mm
Wheelbase :	2600 mm
Empty weight :	1300-1833 kg

Rear view

Electric motor

Kia Soul

The third generation of the Soul was presented at the LA Auto Show in November 2018. In Europe it is only offered with an electric motor. There it made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, and has been on sale since April 2019.

Technical specifications

Parameters	Soul 1.6 MPI ⁽¹⁾	Soul 2.0 MPI ⁽¹⁾	Soul 1.6 T-GDI ⁽¹⁾	e-Soul 136	e-Soul 204
Construction period	since 04/2019
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine			Electric motor
Mixture preparation	Direct injection			-
Engine charging	-		turbocharger	-
Displacement	1591 cc	1999 cc	1591 cc	-
Max. power	90 kW (123 PS) at 6300 rpm	110 kW (150 PS) at 6200 rpm	150 kW (204 hp) at 6000 rpm	100 kW (136 hp) at 2600-8000 rpm	150 kW (204 hp) at 3800-8000 rpm
Max. Torque	151 Nm at 4850 rpm	192 Nm at 4000 rpm	265 Nm at 4500 rpm	395 Nm at 0-2400 rpm	395 Nm at 0-3600 rpm
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission	6- speed automatic transmission	7-speed double clutch transmission	Reduction gear
Gearbox, optional	[6-speed automatic transmission]	-
Readings
Top speed	182 km / h [180 km / h]	186 km / h	205 km / h	157 km / h	167 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.2 s [12.0 s]	10.2 s	7.8 s	9.9 s	7.9 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	7.2 l super [7.4 l super]	8.0 l super	6.9 l super	15.6 kWh	15.7 kWh
CO ₂ emissions (combined)				0 g / km
Battery (lithium ion polymer)	-			39.2 kWh	64 kWh
electric range	-			276 km	452 km
Emission standard according to EU classification				-

⁽¹⁾ Not available in Europe.

Registration numbers

Since the market launch up to and including December 2019, 28,908 Kia Souls have been newly registered in the Federal Republic of Germany. A significant increase in the number of registrations went hand in hand with the introduction of the second generation.