Will the new KIA Soul be all-wheel drive? Kia Soul - crossover, minivan and simply roomy car Options and prices

New list available configurations 2 parts Kia Soul classified and will become known only in the summer of 2014. This car is designed for family trips outside the city and into nature. Let us remind you that the previous version of the Kia Soul all-wheel drive cost buyers 650,000 rubles.

Kia Soul all-wheel drive price in the USA was 15,000 dollars. This model in the USA is recognized as one of the best of 2013. Many families who had an average income bought this particular car, due to the fact that the cost of servicing the car was minimal.

If we talk about safety and control, then all the brakes on this version remain disc, despite the new modernization in 2014. The old electric power steering helps with steering, this will allow the driver to feel confident on the roads of the American open spaces. If we talk about the European version, then the Kia Soul all-wheel drive version will be driven by Germans, French and Italians. These are the first countries that have signed an agreement with the South Korean company on the supply of cars from assembly lines on an ongoing basis.

All-wheel drive with a price of 16 thousand euros of this model can be seen today in Germany.

The spaciousness of the interior is very pleasing to the eye, and not only the eye, but just the whole body; comfort is off the charts in this car, especially if you are taller than 185 centimeters. For the city, the car can be considered one of the best models that has been presented recently. After all, this car showed itself at the level, and you can safely forget all the chatter about low-quality materials or bad suspension, this is not so.

The generation of Souls is so expensive in car dealerships that it is difficult to distinguish them, but despite this, the price between the new and old generations is not much different. This is not very attractive to buyers, especially when it comes to the second model, the new 2014 Soul.

However, Soul continues to delight with its highlights: the back door began to open as much as 6 centimeters more, the seats began to easily fold forward. The new information system can be seen on an 8-inch screen. The interior of the car can easily be called the new Soul style, and this is another detail that can be included in the highlights of 2014. We hope that in the future this brand and this model will delight us with their cars and future technologies in the automotive industry.

New option SUV Kia Soul designed for country driving on snowy mountain paths, difficult dirt roads, crossing streams thanks to all-wheel drive, easy handling, maneuverability, increased ground clearance.

The exterior matches the purpose of the car
Designers at Kia's California design center created the Trail'ster concept, designed for active travel in the mountains. The model features a folding soft fabric roof, durable underbody protection made of aluminum alloy, reliably protecting the bottom from pieces of ice and sharp stones during extreme movements.

The thoughtful, precise design of the Soul was complemented by rich red accents on the rims, polished aluminum fragments inspired by the style of high-tech sports equipment of an ardent athlete.​

The roof sheet is waterproof, folds into a roll, and, if necessary, can be removed for full visibility of the surrounding area. This solution made it possible to make the car lighter, lower the center of gravity to ensure better efficiency and dynamics.

Thanks to modern LED technologies, the concern's engineers have developed a productive, original car lighting design. The headlights smoothly continue the stripes of the signature radiator grille of the Kia car.​

Emphasize your bold personality appearance The SUV was helped by its expressive design, framed by LED strips of powerful fog lights in protective housings, providing impeccable lighting off highways and off-road. The external outlines and dimensions of the new concept cannot be confused with any other model.

Comfortable interior
The premium-level interior trim of the Kia Soul combines brown leather with aluminum decorative elements and glossy paint parts. An unobtrusive, muted color scheme and competent arrangement of interior decoration elements create a noble, natural atmosphere and impart a feeling of reliability. The choice of high-quality finishing materials by designers is inspired by the theme winter species sports

What attracts attention in the interior of the cabin is the durable, soft-to-touch center console with a convenient gearbox selector, all-wheel drive system control functionality, and a bright red ignition button located on it.
The chairs are partially upholstered in high-quality brown leather and stitched fabric inserts. Aluminum inserts on the floor mats prevent shoes from slipping in snowy and rainy weather.

Technical design
Trail'ster concept features electric drive rear axle, delivering a power of 36 hp. s., four-cylinder gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 188 hp. With. 1.6 liter, which is responsible for rotating the front wheels, with a six-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor is powered by a polymer lithium ion battery at 1.2 kW.
All-wheel drive improves off-road performance, starting dynamics, and ensures safe driving in bad weather. The use of an electric motor allows you to successfully overcome the effect of turbochargers thanks to its instant torque.
Kia engineers, when creating the car, were based on the “TTR” hybrid system - the presence of two sources of traction (in front - a gasoline engine, in the rear - an electric motor). The use of a turbocharged engine and hybrid circuit"TTR", the total power of which is 220 hp. pp., helps reduce fuel consumption, improve ride quality automotive equipment.
Increased efficiency was made possible by a unique starter-generator that stops and starts the gasoline unit as needed. The electric drive of the air conditioning compressor, which operates even when the main engine is turned off, also makes it possible to reduce fuel costs.

The electric drive can operate according to any of three algorithms, depending on the driving situation. With a light load, the crossover moves on electric power. Under standard conditions, the electric motor helps the main fuel engine accelerate the car, providing additional torque and power. When off-road, on wet roads or in areas where extreme caution and attention are required, power is transferred to rear wheels as necessary or when the front wheels slip.
A distinctive feature of the electric motor is the presence of a generator function: it generates electricity by converting kinetic energy to recharge the battery.
For efficient driving off comfortable trails, the SUV has first-class winter tires providing excellent grip, increased ground clearance by 65 mm, shock absorber struts that work confidently on rocky soils and uneven surfaces.
According to the calculations of the manufacturer Kia, the Soul concept will provide fuel savings of up to 30% in a metropolis, and up to 10% benefits when driving on the highway compared to the regular 2015 Soul version with an installed naturally aspirated two-liter gasoline engine.

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Kia Soul appeared on automotive market in 2008. The fate of the crossover hung in the balance until the very end, but the Kia Soul appealed to most car enthusiasts. The model has captivated individualists who want to stand out from the crowd and at the same time get really comfortable vehicle.

The Korean manufacturer positioned the new product as super compact crossover with front-wheel drive. The car was supposed to compete with such well-known global brands as Toyota BB, Nissan Cube and Scion Xb.

The popularity of the model led to the release of the second generation Kia Soul in 2012, which increased in size and added power. The equipment has expanded. Now motorists could choose between diesel and gasoline engines, as well as between automatic and manual transmission transmission

In 2017, taking the familiar design as a basis, the manufacturer upgraded it and made the car more futuristic. The wheelbase has also increased: passengers rear seats became more free. The Kia Soul comes to today's market with a special 5-year warranty.

IN basic equipment 2017 includes:

• heated seats;
• multifunction steering wheel;
• on-board computer;
• steel wheels R16;
• the latest audio system;
• 12 volt socket, USB and AUX connectors;
• frontal airbags;
• central locking of all doors;
• automatic transmission;
• child safety mechanism in the rear doors.

At maximum Kia equipment Soul has a large number of " bells and whistles", including climate control, push-button engine start system, sunroof and " light music».

There are also several versions of the model:

1. Classic, which incorporates a huge number of useful functions;
2. Comfort, the main feature of which was increased security and the absence of disadvantages of previous versions;
3. Luxe, where the wheels became larger and LEDs appeared in the headlights;
4. Space Edition contains chairs with blue inserts, dashboard with a color screen, navigation with an 8-inch display and an Infinity audio system;
5. Prestige- 150 thousand more expensive than “comfort”;
6. Premium- by 200 thousand rubles.

Specifications

The manufacturer provides one of three engine options for the customer to choose from. It could be:

• four-cylinder petrol;
• gasoline atmospheric;
• diesel four-cylinder with turbocharging.

The diesel volume is fixed - 1.6 liters.

Weaknesses of Kia Soul:

Nothing is perfect, and even the coolest car is not without a few flaws. A cute crossover can also create a certain amount of problems.

• limited lateral visibility;
• tight suspension;
• failures in the electronic system;
• insufficient wear resistance;
• no trunk.

Limited side view

Making the roof pillars so massive is an interesting solution, but it makes rear and side visibility very difficult. Despite this, the dimensions of the crossover feel great. During the peak of sales, the manufacturer offered, for an additional fee, the installation of a camera to replace the rear view mirror.

Tight suspension

The main problem with the Kia Soul. Apparently, by making the suspension stiffer, the manufacturers hoped to make Soul an athlete, but the implementation didn’t work out very well. A rigid suspension may not provide sufficient body support. The steering system also suffers, which is not at all conducive to energetic driving: the crossover begins to yaw when quickly passing uneven surfaces, and there are quite a lot of them on the roads of our country.

Perhaps the manufacturer expected that the dense chassis and large-diameter wheels would provide good traction. However, in the conditions of Russian realities, a rigid suspension only causes inconvenience.

For those who value comfort above all else, we can give this advice: use wheels of size 205/55 R16. They absorb most of the unevenness, whereas in expensive versions this effect is not observed.

Malfunctions of the electronic system

Not such a serious problem, since the failures are quite minor, but can be annoying during daily use of the car. By the way, they are the ones that give rise to a bunch of problems with the steering, power windows, central locking and an audio system. Also, sometimes the headlight LEDs burn out.

Insufficient wear resistance

Car owners often complain about too rapid wear and tear. brake system, as well as the fragility wheel bearings. Certainly, most of Kia Soul components and assemblies can be replaced, but dealer prices are often not affordable.

This drawback can also be attributed to the finishing of the car. Of course, we should pay tribute to the quality of the interior elements, but the first minor damage appears on the plastic inside the cabin after a couple of years. Small pockets of corrosion quickly appear along the edges of the body, as well as on chassis elements. Rust also attacks sheet metal tailgates. This is usually corrected at official car repair shops under warranty.

The varnish on the body is also susceptible to chips and scratches, so frequent use of a car wash and cheap car coating care products are contraindicated for the car.

Lack of trunk

No, theoretically, of course, it exists, but practically it is not possible to find it. You can verify this by opening the fifth door. The declared volume is 220 liters, with the rear seats folded down it increases to 700, but even in this form it does not become particularly spacious. Many drivers are very upset by this circumstance, but nothing can be done - it’s a whim of the manufacturer.

The most frequent breakdowns And Kia defects Soul:

• defective diesel engine parts;
• signal loss;
• oil leaks;
• sudden transition of the gearbox to emergency mode;
• Seat heating malfunction.

In addition, sometimes, as the mileage increases, various parts of the car may fail. All claims should be addressed to official warranty dealerships.

However, the serviceability of car components often depends on the owner and operating conditions.

The main disadvantages of the Kia Soul:

1. no diesel sound insulation;
2. lack of a shelf in the trunk;
3. a benzene engine can eat up oil;
4. According to some owners, the doors do not close well.

The Kia Soul is not the cheapest car model. It arose in the market when the consumer considered all offers extremely carefully and, after much deliberation, made a purchasing decision. The Kia Soul was an unusual, stylish and practical car option. What other manufacturers charged extra for was included in the Kia Soul as standard.

The car will cost you 830,000 rubles. If you take it with mileage - about 500,000-600,000 rubles.

Fuel consumption depends on the type of diesel engine selected. As we remember, you can choose from three options offered by the manufacturer.

So is this crossover worth buying?

The model still looks stylish and interesting today. Like any vehicle, the Kia Soul has its pros and cons. Owner reviews agree on one thing - the car is comfortable, beautiful, functional, but has several significant shortcomings. Users also speak positively about the handling and maneuverability of the crossover.

P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have identified systematic breakdowns of any components or parts of this car model, please report them in the comments below. Let's keep statistics together frequent malfunctions and shortcomings.

Was last modified: October 16, 2018 by Administrator

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18 messages per article “ Weaknesses and basic Kia disadvantages Soul with mileage”

1. Alexander

   ))) For comfortable ride 205/55 R16??? I recommend 205/60 R16, I myself drive the kind that is softer than the 55 profile, I think you can stick a 65 profile

2. strelok55

   Good afternoon I want to complain. urgent help needed! When you try to turn off the engine using the push start button, the starter suddenly turns on! with the engine running! Pressing the button again disables the starter. the third press turns off the engine. This disgrace begins when the engine is well warmed up in the city. even in traffic jams the starter can suddenly start working for a couple of seconds. in all cases, after this the immobilizer icon lights up. When the engine is restarted, the icon goes out. or it goes out on its own after ten seconds.
   I'm panicking! who can help? computer diagnostics shows nothing!

3. strelok55

   I forgot to say - the starter works on the Kia Soul 2010. 1.4 l.

4. Malida

   Good evening! In fact, the brakes make the ride very uncomfortable. They make an unpleasant sound when braking, i.e. When you release the brake pedal you hear an unpleasant pop. It's very unnerving. They can't do anything in the service department, they say that's their nature. Otherwise everything is great. The car is new, 2017.

5. Svetlana

   Good afternoon I have Kia car soul 2017
   There was a problem with movement. When accelerating (pressing on the gas), the car slows down as if stalling and then moves with a jerk (push). The service says that the computer does not show anything. Question for car owners: is my car driving so strangely or is it the adaptive soul box that works like that?

6. Owner

   Kind!
   Malida, I’ve never seen anything like this, maybe it exists, but there’s a bang after releasing the brake!! Do you press the gas + brake pedals at the same time?!! This shouldn’t happen; if it does, what technical explanation does the service give?

   Svetlana, it’s strange, it’s better to undergo a small maintenance in advance than to overpay later for the repair of something more expensive!

7. Anton

   Good day! Soul 2011 1.6 automatic transmission...
   The situation is as follows...4th gear freezes...and when accelerating I want to engage 3rd gear.... I also think this is really an adaptive gearbox or a breakdown?

8. Svetlana

   My problem has been solved!!! They drove it to a service center for 5 days and burned a tank of gasoline. But we still got the result: when switching from 2 to 3 speed, there is a failure... We found a broken wire (I can’t explain which one, I don’t understand), but after replacing it, the car flew like it was in 1 year of operation... the adaptive box was definitely not to blame, ...this is a malfunction. I advise you to contact the service.

9. Alexander

   During the 1st year of purchase, traction disappeared when I pressed the gas. The automatic transmission switches to 3rd gear and that’s it. Acceleration to 60 km per hour and that’s it. Sul 2018 1.6 automatic mileage 12000 km

10. Dmitry

    I rode for 7 years in a 2009 Soul, Korean assembly, gasoline, automatic transmission, now I have a dealership 2016, gasoline, automatic transmission
    The previous car had faults (for all 7 years):
    1. the crankshaft position sensor burned out, abs sensors(All). For replacement. It looked as if the car had gone crazy, the movement was jerky, it was stalling, the electric booster was failing, all the checks were lighting up, etc. A typical theme on these cars, as well as on the Germans.
    2. The motor for the electric drive of the rear-view mirror broke down (I opened it in the cold, I confess, the gear burst, it was plastic - shame on Kia!)
    3. Replacing one of the wipers, the thread was broken (I used icy ones, I give myself credit for this)
    4. Now the only main thing: replacing the steering rack and wedge. In the first generation there was a childhood sore, it cost 9000 rubles per container from Korea in 2012. It seems that in subsequent generations the jamb was corrected.
    5. Replacement of rear shock absorbers. (for 130,000 - the front ones remained alive when sold), anthers, of course. I don’t remember the price, it’s inexpensive.
    Next are the cons:
    As I aged, the oil began to eat up (the garage technicians recommended paying attention to the maintenance of the throttle body and injectors (not replacement)).
    Weak paintwork on the body, rust has started.
    In cold weather, the driver's door lock sometimes did not close (below 30 degrees)
    Pros:
    Engine and gearbox flawlessly, reliably.
    The suspension is simple, reliable, uncomfortable (ha).
    The electronics are not buggy, several times throughout history the rack has lost zero (the electric booster has turned off) - the solution is simple, turn the steering wheel first in one direction (by force), then in the other and restart.
    In cold weather it started well, down to -32 without problems. Next with the Defa heater.
    Cheap to operate (which is important these days).
    In general, the car was like a crowbar, simple and reliable, and did not cause any trouble. Of all the breakdowns, only the rack is significant, the rest is either natural wear (suspension and sensors), or careless operation (paintwork, mirror gear, wiper). For 7 years, I think the list is quite small.

    The new Kia has not failed even once in six months, one significant drawback is that the fastenings for the backs of the sofa rattle, it’s just trash!! The DC said it was a typical problem for them.

11. Michael

    Soul 14. Has anyone encountered such a problem? At times (not constantly) the steering wheel slightly “bites” when moving in a straight line. on the move, in place everything is ok, i.e. the rack cannot be the cause. This kind of trouble started after the first maintenance. It was a sin to think that the electric amplifier had been replaced... The diagnostics revealed nothing. We rode with the technician from the DC three times, as luck would have it, the defect did not show up.

Kia Soul is great car Korean company "KIA-MOTORS". The first example of this model was shown 7 years ago, at an exhibition in France. It is difficult to determine the exact class of the car. Most of all, it looks like a minivan. The closest models are Ford Fusion And Nissan Note. KIA SOUL 2016 has a short length, but its wheelbase is decent. This gives excellent comfort to all passengers. The trunk volume is more than 200 liters, and if you fold the seats - 700!

Model description

Three months after the exhibition they started European sales model, and in the spring of 2009 - in the USA. And at the same time, the “RED DOT” award was awarded in the German city of Frankfurt. The list of Kia Soul awards is the topic of a separate article. But his main asset is high level safe operation. The car's designer is Peter Schreyer.

The vehicle has good geometric maneuverability. This is achieved thanks to short overhangs at the rear and front. Spacious salon can accommodate five people, all passengers will feel comfortable thanks to the large rearward displacement of the rear sofa. This resulted in a change in trunk volume. But compared to other models, it is relatively roomy. The luggage compartment shelf is only available in the BURNER version.

Often at the factory, instead of the usual crankcase protection, a boot is installed, which weakly protects the bottom from dirt and possible impacts. It has great value during the first maintenance. You need to talk about this point to car service workers. Until 2011, the Russian market did not have an on-board computer, climate control and an engine start button. Cars for our consumers are assembled mainly in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Main technical characteristics

Regardless of the configuration of Kia Soul 2016 model year has the following characteristics:

• load capacity - 1700 kg,
• gas tank volume - 48 liters,
• length - 4100 mm,
• width - 1780 mm,
• height - 1605 mm,
• ground clearance - 166 mm,
• wheelbase - 2555 mm,
• front track 1578 mm,
• weight - 1.2 - 1.3 tons,
• acceleration time to 100 km/h - 11.5 seconds,
• maximum speed - 180 km/h.

The car can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel engine. This has virtually no effect on its power, which is 93 kilowatts (127 horsepower). This is a five-door station wagon with a capacity of 5 passengers. The wheel arrangement is 4 x 2. The layout is front-wheel drive, the engine is also located in the front. Kia Soul is reliable and comfortable to drive. Independent front suspension and semi-independent rear suspension guarantee smooth ride.

The interior of this “baby” is quite spacious

The six-speed transmission makes the ride smooth and economical. The machine can be equipped with automatic transmission transmission Engine capacity - 1600 cm/cc. In the petrol version, the engine has a dual valve timing control system - DUAL CVVT. Diesel is characterized by excellent power, environmental friendliness and economical fuel consumption.

The car is based on the Hyundai i20 platform. The latest samples are characterized by enlarged wheel arches and a wide windshield. The chic and fantastic lines of the car perfectly distinguish it from the traffic. The car is easily recognizable on the road. It has become a fashionable trend to use two paint colors.

An interesting color combination will be a good proof of your individuality in the world of cars. Specially shaped headlights at the front and led lights, excellent combination of brake lights and rear lighting- this is only a small part of what this machine has. Amazing view from any angle.

The estimated cost is 800 thousand rubles. The model has an attractive loan program.