Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review of the Kia Soul electric car:* The Kia Soul is only available as an electric vehicle now.
* The front of the car is 160 cm tall, but it feels bigger.
* Other colours than orange require an additional cost of £745. Other colours, including contrasting roofs, are only available on the explore grade.
* The trunk has 315 L of space which isn't large for its size, but if the seats are down it offers 1339 L of space.
* Rear parcel shelf doesn't go up with the trunk but it is removable.
* There is a Harman Kardon speaker in the boot.
* Under the boot floor, is storage for cables.
* There are only two variants the "Ubran" and the "Explore".
* The "Ubran" has a 39.2 kWh battery and 134 bhp which costs £32,845. Its combined WLTP range is 171 miles but its 0-60 mph is to be confirmed.
* The "Explore" has a 64.8 kWh battery and 201 bhp which costs £39,045. Its combined WLTP range is 280 miles and 0-60mph takes 7.9 seconds.
* Both can charge at 100 kW.
* With a £4000 deposit, £500 deposit contribution with 5.9% APR, the long-range version would require 36 months of payments at £553.03. The final payment is £19,448.13 and an annual mileage costs £9p per mile.
* As it is a Kia, it has a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty that includes the battery.
* The motor is in the front and the battery is underneath the rear seats which makes the car nose heavy.
* It's easy to get in and out of the car, but the door bins are not huge.
* Getting comfortable in it is easy and there is a good range of seat adjustment.
* The headroom is good and the steering wheel reach and height are also adjustable.
* There is a USB port in the back to charge phones or other devices.
* There is a limited amount of colour choices without paying extra.
* The location of the motor is at the front and the batteries are in the rear which makes it nose-heavy and not great for handling.
* The lane guidance is impressive.
* The Adaptive Cruise Control is better when following another car, however, you have to be aware when approaching stationary vehicles.
* The efficiency of this car is impressive.
* It handles urban driving well, but the steering feels a little bit light.
* The overall conclusion is that it is a comfortable and well-priced car.
