The strength of the Kia Soul SUV is the packaging. The car carves out usable space from a compacted footprint. Moreover, it can effortlessly carry four adults while heading for long trips. The cabin is more refined and provides a modern cockpit with modern appeal. The car's gauges have a somewhat racy appearance with thick steering wheels and its dash and door panels carry soft-touch trim from elbow height on the upper part. Front passengers will experience excellent head and leg room. Moreover, the instrument panel is positioned low whereas the front seats are positioned high.
Trims and Styling
Base Model
Plus+ Model
Exclaim! Model
Kia Fun Fact: Kia as an entire BRAND has the highest scores doe initial quality according to JD Power. Not just one or two models, but Kia as a whole is the highest rated brand for the 4th year in a row. That means that Kia buyers have fewer issues in the first 90 days than any other non luxury brand in the United States! This specific model comes in three trims. They are the Base Model, the Plus+ Model, and the Exclaim! Model. Each of these respective trims offers great reliability and can be a great option for your next purchase!
Features
They include satellite radio, standard Bluetooth, and air conditioning. Kia offers an outstanding UVO infotainment system that has helped it become one of the most user friendly vehicles to personalize. Popular upgrades include leather and ventilated seats, sunroof, and technology package. As soon as you sit in the driver's seat, you will be instantly struck by the abundant supply of high-quality surfaces, appealing design themes, and an extraordinary equipment roster. Glancing at the basic features of the three versions of the car, the base 2018 Kia Soul has 1.6-liter inline-4 and a 6-speed manual all joined by a front wheel drive FWD platform.In the Plus version, it comes with 2.0-liter inline-4 along with a rearview camera. The car has 17-inch wheels and different options it comes with include animated front and rear seats, a sunroof, and ventilated front seats.In the Exclaim version, it comes with 18-inch wheels, a turbo inline-4, leather seats, red and black gloss trim, keyless ignition mechanism and piano-black interior trim.
Packages and Configurations
| Vehicle Model | Kia Base Package | Kia Plus+ Package |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic Transmission | Automatic Transmission |
| Paint | Shadow Black | Alien II |
| Convenience Package | $1200 Factory Carpet Package | $1500 Audio Package |
| Estimated MSRP | $19,990 | $22,795 |
There are certain alterations to the Soul for 2018. For example, the convenience package of the base kia soul is now upgraded with UVO3 infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with automatic climate control. The 2018 model year has the battery upgrade to 30 kWh from 27 kWh. Due to the alterations in the present models, the car has noticed high sales increases in both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The present model is more alluring as compared to its brand new competitors in many ways. The car has a spacious interior, with more cargo and backseat space as compared to the often-cramped competition that justifies the name "subcompact."
Why Go For It?
This new Kia Soul hatchback is a tempting choice for buyers looking for a fun-to-drive hatchback that is affordable. Availability of equipment like a Harman/Kardon audio system as well as advanced driver-assist features allures buyers to purchase it. In the car, there is no all wheel drive but in lieu of that, it comes with spacious interiors, UVO infotainment system, sunroof, and many other benefits which make the buyer to purchase it instantly.
What Our Customers Say
Picked up our 2018 Sorento today, want to give a shout out to Jay Scherbring, and Matt Sommerlot. Both made our purchase easy and no pressure. They worked with us and I could not be happier! Also, Tim Kigin was great to work with in financing. Had the best experience at McGrath KIA, and got a deal that we were happy with. Finally, want to mention Jamie and his service staff. They have been great working on our 2012 Kia Soul (also bought at Mcgrath) and they are one of the main reasons we bought from McGrath again. Top notch staff and dealership!
Steve Reeves
Muscatine, IA
Had an exceptional visit with the folks at McGrath Kia last week. We thought my truck was being totaled so we were looking for a replacement and wanted to see the Kia Soul. We were met by (forgive me if I get the name wrong, I misplaced his card) Archie, who answered every question and was friendly, upbeat and helpful. He knows the Kia Soul inside and out. I can assure you that we will be giving the Kia very strong consideration if we do need to buy a replacement. And of course we will go to McGrath!
Mark P. Stacy
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