According to Kia.com: Aimed squarely at and designed specifically for the young and young-at-heart, the 2011 Kia Soul continues to make a statement for the brand with its distinctive styling, a plethora of safety options and tremendous value. Soul still stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling and for 2011 will offer consumers more personalization options than ever before..
Looking at the competition, the Kia Soul have a long list of features and customization options. Exceptional features like an illuminated speaker surround that pulses with the music are certainly novelties aimed at the youth market, but the Soul also has some practical appeal. An impressive array of standard features, one of the most original and modern interiors in the segment and an affordable price, below its competitors make the Kia Soul a tempting morsel indeed.
Available in four trims:
Soul
Soul+
Soul! (exclaim)
Soul sport
Edgy and Confident Exterior
The versatile five-door’s low, wide stance is paired with an angled window line, rounded nose and large flared-back headlamps, giving it a playful and youthful appearance. With a friendly face and exuberant personality, Soul is perfect for coastline drives or cruising downtown city streets, embodying the mantra “a new way to roll”.
The beltline rises from the front wheel arch to create a gentle wedge shape and continues under and around the rear side window. The rear is dominated by the vertical combination tail lamps set into the body color panel with clear outer lenses. The body and wheel arch crease line extends around the bumper for a tough, not rough, style matching the look of the front.
Also adding to the distinctiveness of Soul, buyers can choose from a wide palate of exotic exterior paint colors. Based on the Soul+ trim and available with automatic climate control, each additional Special Edition Soul will offer unique exterior styling along with a number of fun accessories specific to that Soul.
Spacious, State-of-the-Art Interior
Soul’s interior design is decidedly influenced by the car’s highly specified audio system. An uncluttered dashboard with a three-dial instrument cluster, LCD illumination and floating center stack design is the key visual feature and offers enticing access to the AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities. Improving the Soul’s interior look and feel, Soul features metal-finish accents that appear on the steering wheel, shift lever surround, air vents and speakers. The interior door panels also are enhanced with soft-touch perforated panels and padded door armrests.
Additional standard interior features that make the Soul stand out from the rest include air conditioning, tilt steering column, power door locks, illuminated window switches, power windows with driver’s side auto-down, external temperature display and digital clock in the radio, an upper storage bin, dual-level glove box, 12-volt power outlet, rear window defroster, cargo area light and a dome light with delay out. Soul is stylishly appointed with black cloth seats, adding to its comfortable interior. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat with headrest height adjustment offers multiple seating and cargo arrangements depending on driver and passenger needs.
Here are 5 excellent reviews for 2011 Kia Soul:
1. Car and Driver
The 2825-pound Soul is built on a modified Kia Rio subcompact platform. Its 100.4-inch wheelbase pays real roominess dividends in the back seat, with six-footers having enough headroom to place a fist between their scalps and the headliner. From a comfort standpoint, this little vehicle is a winner.
2. US News
The boxy 2011 Kia Soul is a smart choice if you are looking for a 2011 small used car with excellent safety scores, comfortable seats and good cargo space.
3. Edmunds
The 2011 Kia Soul brings hipster styling and a fun-to-drive nature to the realm of the practical hatchback.
4. The Car Connection
The 2011 Kia Soul is fashion-forward and fun-to-drive and unlike most of its urban-wagon rivals, it’s just as practical as it looks.
5. KBB.com
If you’re looking for a vehicle that is both versatile and affordable, but you don’t want to look like you’re driving a car whose only attribute is that it’s versatile and affordable, the 2011 Kia Soul is the car for you.
