Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review of an electric car:- The Kia Soul has been around since 2009, with the first generation running until 2013.
- The design was inspired by a wild boar wearing a rucksack.
- Styling-wise, it's quirky and stylish, and it has interesting roof and window lines.
- The car's biggest selling point, aside from its looks, is its practicality.
- Folding down the rear seats creates a large cargo area, and the interior is roomy with ample rear passenger space and headroom.
- There are many storage compartments, including two cup holders, door pockets, and a large glove compartment. However, the storage compartment on the dash has a fiddly button.
- The interior quality is a bit cheap and plastic-feeling, but it has good texture.
- The car's visibility is excellent.
- Standard features include electric windows, electric mirrors, and air conditioning.
- The stereo is a six-speaker setup with a CD player, auxiliary input, and USB.
- There were petrol, diesel, and, later, battery-powered EV fuel options.
- The model in the review is a 1.6-liter petrol, with early versions having 124 bhp. It never feels quick, but it does a reasonable job.
- You can purchase this as a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
- The four-speed automatics are a bit thirsty.
- The petrol should get around 38 mpg combined, while the diesel should get 50 mpg.
- The ride handles quite well and is comfortable.
- The reverse camera, built into the rear view mirror, looks like grease was smeared over the lens.
- The engines are chain-driven, so there are no timing belts to worry about.
- Common issues are DPF, EGR, and turbo issues with Diesel.
- Overall the car is reliable.
- Parts are not too expensive and can be found at Kia dealerships.
- In the UK, these can be purchased starting at around £2000, and they make a great and bargain-priced runaround car.
- It’s like a Mini, but way more practical and easier to drive.
