The Power to Surprise

Kia is the newest and most exciting force of change in the automotive world, committed to making driving a true pleasure. With youthful styling and advanced technologies, Kia cars are turning heads globally with the power to surprise. From the Picanto to the Mohave, Kia offers a full lineup of cars, SUVs, and MPVs that are practical and exhilarating to drive.

About Kia Motors Corporation

Kia Motors Corporation, founded in 1944, is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to be a premier automotive brand. Producing over 1.5 million vehicles annually across eight countries, Kia is sold and serviced in 172 countries. With over 42,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of almost US$15 billion, Kia is a major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA. The brand slogan, "The Power to Surprise," reflects Kia's commitment to exceeding customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.

It's more than a concept: Soul is a reality

The Kia Soul pushes boundaries with a rebellious streak that doesn't conform. Its robust and tough feel is tempered with smart technology and youthful exuberance. The Soul offers ample space, high technology, distinctive styling, and extra flexibility for a relaxing, fun, and rewarding driving experience.

Discover your Soul and empower your freedom

Soul allows you to express your personality and set yourself apart. It offers the freedom to choose and be different, whatever your age or lifestyle.

Soul epitomises energy, dynamism and spirit

Freedom of expression is found in many forms. The Kia Soul is a freestyle car that doesn't fit any mould. Release your energy and find freedom in your Soul.

Soul gives you no reason to compromise

The Soul vision is to empower you to do what you want. It's free thinking, fun, and funky, reflecting your own personality.

Think inside the box, and drive beyond it

The Kia Soul will challenge your perceptions. It's a practical, stylish, and quirky small car with the power and performance to make you love driving it.

Soul reaches out to your individuality

Interior space is designed to be highly efficient yet wholly individual. Soul's cutting-edge technology and inspired design help define your personality.

Features:

• Sound volume reflecting speaker lamp: Indoor speakers respond to the mood or sounds being played, creating the right ambient mood. Brightness and sensitivity can be adjusted.
• Segment-type negative LCD cluster: Sporty cylinder gauge cluster with always-lit white lighting for better visibility. At night, the display uses red-orange negative LCD lighting.
• Aux and iPod®: The standard audio system is future-ready with iPod® and MP3 compatibility, a USB port, and an auxiliary jack.
• Centre speaker / Upgraded sound system: Features eight speakers, a trunk-mounted subwoofer, and a large centre speaker above the fascia audio stack.
• High tech style audio: The audio system features red-lit buttons and display, with RDS radio, CD playback, and Bluetooth streaming capability.

Sit back and celebrate your decision

When the world looks in with approval, you'll feel good inside your Soul.

Free thinking interior design

Interior Colour Options:

• Black Soul Glow seats: Features 'Saturn Black' interior with 'Soul Glow' luminescent seat fabric and Soul logos that glow in low light.
• Beige+Black two-tone ('Retro Chic'): Combines houndstooth black and white seat fabric with a beige dashboard, centre console, door trim, and steering wheel centre boss.
• Red+Black two-tone ('Street Demon'): Features red highlights, red and black two-tone heat press knit seat fabric, with red accents on the dashboard, console, door trims, and seats.
• Black one-tone ('Graphite'): Standard interior with black heat press knit seat covers, a centre stack in part silver, and orange-lit audio. Available with all eleven external body colours.

The performance to gain an advantage

Engine Options:

• 1.6 DOHC CVVT gasoline engine: Economical and high performance, with Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT), lightweight aluminium cylinder block, and silent timing chain drive. Max Power: 124 ps/91.2 kW @ 6,300 rpm. Max Torque: 15.9 kg.m @ 4,200 rpm.
• 2.0 DOHC CVVT gasoline engine: Features Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) for improved fuel efficiency and performance at low/mid speeds, lower emissions, and less noise. Max Power: 144 ps/106 kW @ 6,000 rpm. Max Torque: 19.0 kg.m @ 4,600 rpm.
• 1.6 VGT diesel engine: Combines performance, fuel economy, and durability with eco-friendliness. Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) enhances performance and reduces fuel consumption. Max Power: 128 ps/94 kW @ 4,000 rpm. Max Torque: 26.5 kg.m @ 1,900-2,750 rpm.

Transmission Options:

• Manual transmission: Upgraded lightweight 5-speed manual with improved shift quality for smooth operation and economical performance.
• Automatic transmission: 4-speed automatic available for the 1.6 diesel engine, offering fully automatic or manual-style selection. Features electronic control for safer and better gear changes.

Key Features:

• Push button start/stop: Keyless ignition for convenience.
• 2nd Generation Common Rail: More powerful, economical, and cleaner operation with 1,600-bar high pressure injection and precise control.

With confidence comes understanding

Safety Features:

• Active headrest (Option): Moves forward and upward during an impact to cushion the head and prevent whiplash.
• ESP (Electronic Stability Program): Controls oversteer or understeer during cornering by adjusting power and braking force for road safety.
• Body structure: Enhanced passenger protection with an energy-absorbing structure, increased stiffness in the roof and centre pillar, optimal door beam location, and a reinforced side sill made with ultra-high tensile steel.
• Front, side and curtain airbags: Deploy during side or front impacts to cushion occupants.
• Suspension: Fully independent front and twist-beam rear suspension for responsive handling and a supple ride.
• Rear display / ECM room mirror (Standard): Uses a 130-degree rear-mounted camera for risk assessment when reversing. The electrochromic mirror (ECM) dims glare from rear headlamps.
• Rear parking assist system: Bumper-mounted sensors provide audible warnings for objects or obstructions when reversing.

Soul is anything but standard

The Kia Soul offers more than expected, with unique features that define its character and style. Combined with Kia's exceptional build quality, the Soul is a standout vehicle.

Exterior Features:

• Front bumper: Prominent centre bumper, moulded around the registration plate, available in black or contrasting colours on selected models.
• Rear bumper / Fog lamp: Underlines the two-tone colour scheme with an inset registration plate and fog lamps beneath the boot line.
• Side repeater: Highly visible turn indicators located at the convex of the wheel arch, set within a black frame.
• Wrap around A-pillar: Black A-pillars create a sleek, aerodynamic feel to the windshield and front door windows.
• Side garnish: Sporty black side garnish defines the upward slope of the door and the roofline.
• Rear tailgate / One-touch handle: Provides roomy access to the rear with a simple one-touch opening.
• Sunroof (Option): Tilt and slide sunroof with a safety mechanism to prevent closing on obstructions.
• Front grille: Recessed grille above the front bumper, accentuating the friendly face of the Soul.
• Black bezel head lamps: Large front headlamps with black bezels to emphasize the glass lenses. Wide signal indicators are inset.
• Black bezel rear combination lamps: Vertical rear lamps set into the body colour panel with clear outer lenses, trapezoid shape, and black bezels.
• Outside mirror: External wing mirrors match the body colour for safe driving and clear rear visibility.
• Rear spoiler / High mount stop lamp: Aids aerodynamics and shelters the high-mounted stop light for visibility.
• Remote keyless entry system: Activates exterior lamps for 15 seconds and interior lamps for 30 seconds upon unlocking.

You are an adopter of new ideas

The Kia Soul combines fun with functionality, offering smart storage, comfort, and convenience features like heated seats and air-conditioning.

Interior Storage and Convenience:

• Door map pocket: Features a convenient map pocket and an integral 0.5-litre bottle holder.
• 60:40 seat folding / seat variation: Rear seats split 60:40 and fold down almost flat, creating 570 litres of space.
• Surprising colour: Interior colour highlights include colour coding for the glove box and lidded storage box in the floating centre console (for black interior).
• Console front tray: Storage compartment beneath the floating stack for items like an iPod or mobile phone.
• Glove compartment: Spacious two-tier glove compartment for organized storage.
• Full auto climate control: Standard air-conditioning with full automatic temperature control for optimal cabin climate.
• Power windows: Front side windows are power adjustable with one-touch operation via door armrest controls.
• Centre room lamp: Improved lighting angle for better vision.
• Rear storage tray: Deep storage trays in the boot area for keeping items out of sight.
• Centre fascia storage tray: Storage area above the audio system with a push-open/close lid.
• Cup holder / Portable ashtray: Convenient cup holder near the handbrake, with a storage tray for phone, CDs, etc.
• Power and tilt steering wheel: Adjustable steering wheel for ideal driving position. Electric power-assisted steering for light, effortless control.
• Seat warmer: Built-in front seat warmers provide gentle heat. Rear seat bases also heat up.
• Driver's seat: 6-way adjustable driver's seat for comfortable and ergonomic positioning. (Arm rest: Option)

Customise your Soul

Express your passion and emotions in your Soul with thousands of ways to customize. Embrace the new and fresh with innovative ways to make a striking, individual, and inspirational impression.

Customising

Freedom of style: Turn your Soul into a go-getter with wheel arch extensions and different bumpers. Add luxury with 16" or 18" alloy wheels and chrome parts. A wide range of accessories and colour choices allow you to create a look that mirrors your Soul.

Customisation Options:

• 1. Head lamp garnish
• 2. Rear bumper chrome garnish
• 3. Side repeater garnish
• 4. Body graphics - dragon tattoo
• 5. Front/Rear skirt
• 6. Side skirt
• 7. Rear spoiler
• 8. Shift knob
• 9. Door scuff
• 10. Sports pedal
• 11. Fuel cap
• 12. 18" Burner wheel

Body Colours and Wheels

Soul offers three standard and eight premium colours to match interior trims. Available colours include:

• Solid: White, Blue Stone, Tomato Red
• Metallic: Vanilla Shake, Bright Silver, Titanium Silver, Green Tea Latte, Cocktail Orange, Java Brown, Moonlight Blue, Black Soul

Wheel Options:

• 15-inch steel wheels with full-size caps
• 16-inch 5-spoke alloys
• 18-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
• Steel space saver spare wheel (in trunk)

Specifications

Dimensions (mm):

As eco-conscious as you are

Kia values sustainable living and contributes to environmental preservation and sustainable development. Kia has an environmental research centre focused on cleaner hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles. The company adheres to eco-friendly practices throughout a vehicle's life cycle, from design to recycling, using recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. Kia ensures environmental protection in the treatment of harmful waste substances from end-of-life vehicles.