Practicality for Family Comfort
Proving that it’s more than just a psychedelic stereo on wheels, the Soul offers some creature comforts that appeal to people of all ages.
A heated steering wheel on the Plus and Exclaim keeps the hands toasty on cold mornings, while available heated seats warm front and rear seat posteriors on equipped vehicles.
Wide door openings and high seating make getting in and out of the Soul a breeze for people of all ages and levels of athletic ability. However, Kia might be fibbing when it says the Soul will seat five people – unless two or three of them are small children. Four adults or some mix of adults with kids mixed in can ride comfortably. Front seats feature stitched bolsters with matching stitching on the dash to complete a sporty look.
Trunk space is limited with the rear seats up, but a roomy glove compartment and a rear shelf provide storage options for lighter items.
Thick C-pillars host massive brake and signal light clusters, but can make rear corner visibility a neck-twisting challenge, creating a blind spot large enough to hide Jimmy Hoffa. To be fair, this style of C-pillar is common to crossovers with modern styling. Fortunately, a wide-angle rear-view camera is available for the Base, and standard on the Plus and Exclaim to aid visibility when backing up.
Other safety features such as Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Blind Spot Detection are available in option packages for the Plus or Exclaim.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, allowing buyers to utilize Apple or Android smartphones for navigation or trip info using the Soul’s touchscreen.
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