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Kia Soul 3 (SK3)

Subcompact Crossover

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Product Overview

Kia Soul Mk3 (chassis code KS3) is an affordable subcompact crossover in production from 2019. It is powered by either inline-4 petrol engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters or electric motors from 136hp to 204hp aided by batteries from 42kWh to 67kWh.

Successor to its horridly ugly predecessor, the Mk3 Kia Soul is marginally better-looking. However, its engines are rather weak and oil consumption issues remain constant.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 17%

Pros

Cheap to purchase

Cons

Poor performance
No powerful engine options
Poor handling
Low build quality

What external reviewers found

External score 67%

Pros

Excellent infotainment tech
Good range
Impressive range
Decent infotainment

Cons

Lack of rear-seat tech
Lackluster off-road capability
Not as practical as e-Niro
Small boot
Disappointing interior
Limited range

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.6 GDI DCT

2.0 MPI

2.0 MPI CVT

e-Soul 39.2 kWh

e-Soul 67 kWh

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Kia already has 2000 units on order, along with 8000 e-Niros. It looks like Kia is gearing up to claim a fairly sizable chunk of the market for itself. The Soul EV’s 280-mile WLTP range is a key part of its appeal. Performance is strong without being wild.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Impressive range
Decent standard equipment

Cons

Slightly heavier than e-Niro
Small boot

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The first Kia Soul EV appeared back in 2014, following in the tyre tracks of petrol and diesel siblings. The new Soul EV is now the only variant that is offered in Europe, and this is our first chance to drive it in the UK. Underneath, this latest model uses the same powertrain as the popular Kia e-Niro. A single electric motor sends 201bhp and 395Nm of torque to the front wheels, fed by a 64kWh lithium-ion battery mounted under the floor.

Pros

Powerful engine
Decent range

Cons

Expensive for what you get

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 53% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The Soul EV may not be a hot hatch but it's not a complete slug either. It's slightly lighter than its e-Niro sister car, and that's mirrored in accurate, easy steering and a general willingness to change direction without too much fuss. There are four driving modes to cycle through – Normal, Sport, Eco and Eco+. Sticking to Normal is the best bet – Sport brings a cloying sense of artificial weight to the steering and twitchy throttle response.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Good range
Decent infotainment

Cons

Disappointing interior
Not as practical as e-Niro

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The Kia Soul isn't the quickest thing on four wheels, but it handles surprisingly well. Despite its decidedly nonaerodynamic shape, the Soul returns an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 27 miles per gallon city, 33 highway. A new electric Soul is headed our way soon, though its arrival has been delayed slightly.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment tech

Cons

No all-wheel drive
Lack of rear-seat tech

digitaltrends^[5]

Reviewer score 67% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The 2020 Kia Soul is a great CUV. Its looks won't be to everyone's tastes, but it stands out in a segment that's filled with boring options. It's practical, with one of the largest cargo areas, loads of tech features, and an efficient powertrain. Just stay away from the GT-Line Turbo trim.

Pros

Sleek looks
Powerful engine
Lots of tech features

Cons

Lackluster off-road capability
Bumpy front-wheel drive

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References

^ Kia Soul EV 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ New Kia Soul EV 2020 review. [autoexpress].
^ Kia Soul EV review – EV, myself and I. [carmagazine].
^ 2020 Kia Soul review: As practical and offbeat as ever. [cnet].
^ 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line: This budget box has an attitude. [digitaltrends].

Kia Soul 3 (SK3)

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autocar[1]

autoexpress[2]

carmagazine[3]

cnet[4]

digitaltrends[5]

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

cnet^[4]

digitaltrends^[5]