2014 Kia Soul Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Kia Soul
The Kia Soul has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Kia keeps the Soul’s box-shaped styling that made it a hit when it debuted four years ago, but the 2014 Kia Soul is sleeker with bold exterior accents that produce heightened curb appeal.
The Kia Soul has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Kia keeps the Soul’s box-shaped styling that made it a hit when it debuted four years ago, but the 2014 Kia Soul is sleeker with bold exterior accents that produce heightened curb appeal.
2014 Kia Soul Exterior
The Soul has become one of Kia’s best-selling vehicles through unique styling, and it gets even better in 2014. The 2014 Kia Soul remains edgy, but exterior enhancements make it more fluid. A new front fascia provides a more aggressive stance that is further accentuated by standard 16-inch steel wheels.
2014 Kia Soul Performance
The 2014 Kia Soul has two available powertrain options. The first is a standard 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 130 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. For bolstered performance figures, drivers can opt for the 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 2014 Kia Soul.
2014 Kia Soul Efficiency
Fuel efficiency numbers for each engine are very similar. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder returns 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder returns 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Drivers can opt for the 2014 Kia Soul Eco package to improve fuel economy through innovative features like automatic start-stop.
2014 Kia Soul Interior
Attention will always be paid to the 2014 Kia Soul’s exterior design, but the sporty wagon’s interior is quite impressive as well. For 2014, Kia has loaded the Soul with higher quality materials (including acoustic materials) to deliver a ride that you would expect from a luxury vehicle. The 2014 Soul is loaded with technology, including the Kia UVO infotainment system that brings a driver’s favorite smartphone apps into the Soul.
2014 Kia Soul Safety
The 2014 Kia Soul is loaded with standard advanced safety features, including a four-wheel antilock braking system, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist control, and electronic brake-force distribution, in addition to an impressive air bag system.
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