Video Summary
Sure, here is the requested summary of the video review of the Kia e-Soul electric car.The Kia e-Soul is unique; it doesn't quite fit into a defined category. It's short in length but tall, with ground clearance comparable to some SUVs.
The Kia e-Soul styling has been refined for the second generation. It looks more grown up, but it still maintains an upright shape, though from the front, it resembles a Range Rover.
The interior is bland, dark, and made up mostly of black plastic. Some aluminum trimming would have improved it. Functionality in the interior is great. It has a roomy cabin with comfortable seats and a lot of adjustability, and storage. It has a wireless charging pad and ports to charge various devices, but The digital driver's display is partly LCD, with graphics and contrast not being the best, and it is a bit cluttered. The auto-steer technology is good to have, and works well. The infotainment system has usability is fine, but getting back to the home screen is difficult, but it does have analog buttons.
It provides one of the best riding small car experiences. The car is set up to be soft but never feels or rolls awkwardly, and it feels athletic in the corners. Steering has a precise, light feel.
The car is quite efficient, just after the Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump, but the road noise isn’t as reduced as many of the newer models.
Real-world range in winter is between 240 to 350 kilometers, for 64kWh of battery. Peak charging speed is 77 kW and the average speed from 10 to 80% is 59 kW which can require 51 minutes.
If you want an EV and live in a cold climate, it’s recommended to get a trim that includes the heat pump to ensure more range, but overall, the e-Soul does the basics well. At this price point it is hard to beat. It feels like a miniature Range Rover.
