Article Comments - 2010 Kia Soul First Drive and Full Test

70 messages, Last post on Jul 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM

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2010 Kia Soul First Drive - First Impressions: Finally and quite fittingly, a Kia with some soul. (more)

2010 Kia Soul Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: Fashion sense is everything in a funky hatchback and the Soul has it. But we're more attracted to this box's driving dynamics, which are among the best in this class. (more)

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#46 of 70 Re: Just checked out the Cube site [rockymtnhi] by igozoomzoom Apr 16, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: rockymtnhi (Apr 16, 2009 3:58 pm) I love the way VWs look and drive, but I've never known anyone to make it to 100k miles (TDI excluded) without a MAJOR mechanical failure! I'll play it safe and stick with Japanese...or South Korean...
#47 of 70 Exactly... by iluvmysephia1 Apr 18, 2009 (7:53 pm)
I think VW had a better manufacturing handle on things in the 40's, 50's and 60's. As in 1960's. All I ever hear is that VW can't be trusted with their reliability. Replies to this message: rockymtnhi (Apr 21, 2009 6:29 am)
#48 of 70 Re: Exactly... [iluvmysephia1] by rockymtnhi Apr 21, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Apr 18, 2009 7:53 pm) I like the looks of the Kia Soul Sport. I'd like some ideas on how to tune it.They say the six spd tranny needs work.I guess it's not a short throw. That being sad I'm might still get one and through a turbo in it. I like the silver one, but the red interior running up to the dash is weird. Some say to wait intill next year and all the bugs will be worked out .
#49 of 70 Yeah... by iluvmysephia1 Apr 23, 2009 (3:05 am)
many say that about buying a new car in it's first year of production. I say buy now, the ample Kia Long-Haul Warranty will protect you. I like the "bottom of a snowboard" look on the Kia Soul's console. Go to a Kia website that specializes in aftermarket parts and work, there are some out there, to look for shifter ideas. The new Kia Soul in my view is a welcome new addition to the Kia lineup, and it's very affordable, and it's very unique looking, too. I think Kia did a great job on it.
#50 of 70 Soul No Deal by borgward1 May 14, 2009 (10:14 am)
The Soul looked interesting, but the solid beam rear axle is a deal breaker. Replies to this message: cruzdreamer (May 14, 2009 1:14 pm) borgward1 (May 14, 2009 7:56 pm) jyym (Jun 18, 2009 2:19 pm) jaxs1 (May 14, 2009 7:32 pm) borgward1 (May 14, 2009 8:03 pm) jaxs1 (May 14, 2009 8:32 pm)
#51 of 70 Re: Soul No Deal [borgward1] by cruzdreamer May 14, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: borgward1 (May 14, 2009 10:14 am) Ok...so what does that mean? Does a solid beam axle affect handling??? Please expand on that..Thanks Replies to this message: borgward1 (May 14, 2009 7:56 pm) jyym (Jun 18, 2009 2:19 pm)
#52 of 70 Re: Soul No Deal [borgward1] by jaxs1 May 14, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: borgward1 (May 14, 2009 10:14 am) Ridiculous reason if you really would buy it otherwise. Replies to this message: borgward1 (May 14, 2009 8:03 pm) jaxs1 (May 14, 2009 8:32 pm)
#53 of 70 Re: Soul No Deal [cruzdreamer] by borgward1 May 14, 2009 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: cruzdreamer (May 14, 2009 1:14 pm) Yes a solid beam significantly affects handling in a negative way, especially on any pavement less than perfectly flat. In addition, as compared to independent rear suspension, a solid beam has a lot more unsprung weight. You don't see any formula one cars w/a beam axle. A beam axle is Model T technology. With a sold beam you will either have soft springs and a wallowing kind of handling, or stiff springs with a bumpy ride. A solid beam is a cheap way of building a car. For a better explanation, read Colin Chapman's "Sports Car Design"
#54 of 70 Re: Soul No Deal [jaxs1] by borgward1 May 14, 2009 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (May 14, 2009 7:32 pm) Not really. If the Soul sold for $7000, you might be right. If the Soul goes in the $10,000 to $20,000 range, you are not getting your moneys worth. Replies to this message: jaxs1 (May 14, 2009 8:32 pm)
#55 of 70 Re: Soul No Deal [borgward1] by jaxs1 May 14, 2009 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: borgward1 (May 14, 2009 8:03 pm) The reviews say it handles pretty well. Obviously, it has not been a problem and it is in a pretty low price range compared to most cars. There are some things I don't like about the Soul like 4-speed automatic (it's ironic that cars with little engines that could really use a 6-speed automatic have 4-speeds and they put 6 and 7 speed automatics in V6 and V8 cars that could get by very well with a 4 speed). I also want to see if it gets good crash ratings and doesn't have a weak air conditioning system, but this suspension issue is not a big issue.