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KIA SOUL: The second-generation is more stylish but still sensible.
Kia Soul is a sensible choice K
ia Soul is just about as sensible as any car can get. It has large, comfortable seats at just the right height, without the need to crouch down or climb up to get in. The high, square body means all but the tallest occupants will travel in comfort. There’s good visibility all round with narrow
BY ALISTAIR KENNEDY
pillars, large side mirrors and a high driving position, all factors that make for safer travel. When Kia Australia launched the first Soul back in 2009 its marketers had young buyers firmly in their sights. Not only was there a choice of 11 (mostly very
bright) colors, there were alloy wheels in several sizes, as well as the option of a body kit and/or various decals. So despite these youth-focused features we were initially surprised at how many positive comments we received from those at the other end of the age scale when we first tested the car. It turned out that younger people, who
wanted to be noticed, liked the looks of the Soul, while older ones also loved it (perhaps in spite of the looks because they don’t want to be noticed) impressed by the ease of entry, great visibility and interior space, including plenty of room for the grandkids. All the sensible things.
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2009 Holden Cruze CD, registered to August 2015, (XFC312), new brakes, new tyres, 104,000 k’s, RWC, $11,500. Chris 0407 774 492.
FORD Falcon Gli station wagon 1996. Petrol/gas, 6 seater, 285,000km, a/c, cassette/radio, central locking, cruise control, towball. (OBW916) $3200 ono. Ph 0447 223 353.
HOLDEN Jackaroo SE 1998, petrol V6 3.5L, green and silver, 301,000 kms, excel cond, reg ’til 15/10/14 (TDT883), to be sold without RWC. Manual. Service records, clean vehicle, good tyres. $2900 with RWC or $2500 without RWC. Ph. 0429 072 340 or (03) 5755 1414.
2009 Holden Cruze, auto, 101,000km, rego Jul 15 (XBZ314). Excellent cond., RWC, $13,500. Ph 0417 747 136.
28 Foot Timber Cruiser. Displacement hull, 24hp MD11 Volvo Penta engine. Berthed at a marina in Western Port Bay. Equipped galley, twin berth, ready to ÂżVK RU FUXLVH 0XVW VHOO $12,500. Phone Luke (03) 5723 0115.
COLEMAN popout campervan, annexe in good condition, canvas needs replacing. Registered B17258. Good solid unit but needs attention, $300. Phone David 0428 365 215.
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CONCEPT Belmont, 2012 model, 21’-6�, full ensuite, annex, solar power, queen bed, many extras, (W08312), $58,000 neg. Ph 0478 421 884.
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3.5M Savage Tinny on trailer, submersible lights, 15hp, 2 stoke, premium condition, both reg, no salt, 3 bench and 2 swivel seats, many extras, $3000. Ph 5725 1383.
SOLD PEUGEOT 207 wagon 2008, diesel, manual, all leather, sun roof, tinted windows, 83,000 kms, reg (WOF551), very economical, beaut to drive, $12,000. Phone 0419 348 689. 1989 Subaru Brumby 4WD ute, good condition, RWC, reg. July 2015, (ZJX038). Ideal town runabout, $3850 ono. Ph 5752 2086 or 0458 522 888. VT 1999 (PQS735), good condition, 4 months rego, $1500 ono. Ph 0420 446 495.
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Kia Soul a sensible choice vision mirror as before), front foglamps, automatic headlights and emergency braking signal. All round vision is as close to perfect as possible, with a large windscreen and side windows. The rear window is also large and almost vertical with narrow A and B pillars and rectangular side mirrors that are as large as most SUVs. DRIVING The engine is nicely responsive and we found it happy to pull smartly away from traffic lights. Soul’s compact size and shape, together with its relatively high driving position and excellent vision, took much of the drudgery out of suburban commuting. The same features make Soul as easy to park as any vehicle on the road. As is the norm with Kia vehicles there was considerable Australian input to ensure that the Soul’s suspension was tweaked to suit local conditions. This together with an all-new platform and stronger body provide refined driving dynamics and good ride comfort. Soul’s handling is safe and competent enough and it holds the road securely at cornering speeds well above those to which it will normally be subjected. It’s a long way from having sporting performance but that’s unlikely to deter any potential buyers. Noise and vibration are well insulated and the Soul was untroubled by some of the more rugged roads on the rural segment of our test. Our test was in the manual Soul and while it cruised nicely enough on the motorway the 2.0-litre engine did struggle a bit on steeper hills due to a high 4700 rpm torque peak meaning a fair bit of gear changing to maintain momentum. Fuel consumption is listed at 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres, only marginally below the 8.1 L/100 km we logged during our week-long test.
„ From page 1 STYLING Those who rate form ahead of function are likely to find Kia Soul too boxy in appearance although the second generation model, launched here in February 2014, is less angular than its predecessor while still being distinctive enough to turn heads. INTERIOR Four adults can travel in comfort thanks to the excellent head and leg room although the Soul is relatively narrow so a fifth occupant will need to be trim and taut. The quality of the cabin materials is noticeably better than those used on the first Soul with softtouch surfaces adding a classier look and feel. ENGINE / TRANSMISSION While the previous Soul came with the choice of three engines (two petrol and one diesel) the gen-two model is only available with a 113 kW / 191 Nm 2.0-litre petrol unit. Although the upgraded engine is marginally down on both power and torque (9 kW and 9 Nm) fuel consumption is actually up by 0.1 L/100 km mainly because of an increase in kerb weight of around 35 kg. Importantly the engine now meets Euro 5 emission standards. Manual and automatic transmissions are offered, both with six forward ratios. INFOTAINMENT Unlike many other vehicles the Bluetooth pairing process in the Soul is simple and logical. Likewise the USB and Aux sockets are easy to locate and access. There’s 800 Mb of audio storage. Despite being small (4.3 inches) the LCD touchscreen color monitor is sharp and easy to read. SAFETY Soul comes well-equipped with all the usual standard features together with hill start assist, rear parking sensors, reversing camera (now displayed in the central console display rather than the rear
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