Video Summary
-The Kia e-Soul’s length measures 4.19 meters/13.7 feet/165 inches, making it a tiny vehicle.- The boxy design is efficient for the space usage in relation to the exterior/interior.
- In the new generation, LED headlights and DRLs (daytime running lights) are slim.
- The latest generation of the e-Soul has a new independent rear suspension, which adds more comfort.
- The driver has an upright seating position, is comfortable even for tall people and has plenty of headroom.
- It comes with a 39 kWh or 64 kWh battery and horsepower figures of 136 or 204, respectively.
- The measured range, with the larger battery, is 370 kilometers, 230 miles.
- The top part of the charging port is AC (alternating current), either 7.4 kWh or an optional 10.5 kWh, with the lower one being a CCS (combined charging system) 100 kWh DC.
- The interior is not very fancy, but rather straightforward and modern.
- Interior seats have an attractive mix of fabric on the inside and a leatherette Kia calls Sofino.
- The standard head-up display is small, not in the driver's line of sight, and a “budget solution.”
- Its measured test is 17 kWh on 100 kilometers, so the realistic measure is 27 kWh for 100 miles.
- Its acceleration is fast, due to the e-motor giving instant torque.
- Its top speed is 176 kilometers per hour (about 110 miles/hour).
- The car offers good noise insulation.
- The price point is competitive, when comparing to competitors.
- With the upright style and smaller length, parking is easy, even in tight spots.
- It makes sense, for how straightforward and well-designed the car is.
- Because of how unique and well-designed the space usage is, this “pure logical car” is easy to endorse.
