2017 Kia Soul

Our Take

What it is: The Kia Soul is a boxy compact hatchback with room for five people, front-wheel drive and a choice of three four-cylinder engines. A manual and an automatic transmission are suggested, and competitors include the Mini Countryman and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Read Utter Report

A fresh engine for two thousand seventeen gives the Kia Soul’s top trim, the Exclaim, a premium practice – but it comes at a fairly steep price.

What We Like

• Fresh turbocharged engine's spectacle
• Outward visibility
• Interior quality
• Many upscale features available
• Panoramic moonroof available
• Heated steering wheel available

What We Don’t Like

• Gets pricey quickly
• All-wheel drive not suggested
• Jittery rail with 18-inch wheels
• Transmission can hesitate
• Backseat headroom taut with moonroof
• No automatic emergency braking

Notable Features

• Five-seat compact hatchback
• Choice of three four-cylinder engines
• Manual or automatic transmission
• USB port standard
• Buetooth connectivity standard

Reviews

Our Pro Reviews

A fresh engine for two thousand seventeen gives the Kia Soul’s top trim, the Exclaim, a premium practice – but it comes at a fairly steep price. Read total review for the two thousand seventeen Kia Soul

Consumer Reviews

Average based on two hundred thirty eight reviews

Good Character in a Practical Car

I Love my Kia Soul with the Audio and Primo packages. The panoramic sunroof and overall style of the car makes it feel open and roomy. Seamless integration of Apple Car Play with my iPhone is a desire. Read Total Review

Three Trim Levels Available

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Safety

Crash-Test Reports

IIHS Ratings

Based on Kia Soul !

Head Restraints and Seats G Moderate overlap front G Roof Strength G Side G View IIHS Rating Breakdown

IIHS Ratings

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Child Seat Anchors (Latch)

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating G Overall Rear G Seat Head/Restraint Geometry G

Moderate overlap front

Chest G Head/Neck G Left Gam/Foot G Overall Front G Restraints G Right Gam/Foot G Structure/safety box G

Roof Strength G

Driver Head Protection G Driver Head and Neck G Driver Pelvis/Gam G Driver Pecs G Overall Side G Rear Passenger Head Protection G Rear Passenger Head and Neck G Rear Passenger Pelvis/Gam G Rear Passenger Pecs G Structure/safety cell G

Puny overlap front

Chest G Head/Neck G Hip/hip G Lower gam/foot G Restraints and dummy kinematics G Petite overlap front G Structure and safety box A

NHTSA Ratings

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Overall Overall Front Overall Side Overall Rollover Rating View NHTSA Rating Breakdown

NHTSA Ratings

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Recalls

Excellent news! There are presently no known recalls on two thousand seventeen Kia Soul.

Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-Bumper

Powertrain

120 mo/ 100,000 mi

Roadside Assistance Coverage

What you should get in your warranty can be confusing. Make sure you are informed.

Warranties Explained

Bumper-to-Bumper

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil switches, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do suggest them is leisurely rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire swifter than powertrain warranties.

Powertrain

Don’t be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn’t promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don’t cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

Roadside Assistance

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire switches and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

Free Scheduled Maintenance

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil switches, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the very first duo of years of ownership of a fresh car.

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