2015 Kia Soul - NOLA.com (blog)
Engine: 1. 6L V4. Transmission: 6-speed manual. Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway. Hatchback design. Known for bucking tradition and challenging the industry, Kia took that sketch, gave it to a former Audi designer and developed the Kia Soul. In 2015, the Soul is now rocketing into its second generation with wild popularity, a wide range of features and an even tougher chassis. But even as it take center stage, the Soul remains a car that defies classification. For starters, this hatchback features a 1. 6L V4 that both darts through the city and cruises down the highway. In the Plus and Exclamation models, this can be kicked up to a zippy 2-liter engine, tuned for impressive takeoffs. Kia is also one of the few vehicles to more prominently feature a manual transmission standard for European-style control, but an automatic transmission is easily available on all models. All engine and transmission combos help drivers get the most distance out of the cruiser, with up to 31 miles per gallon possible on the highway. An all-electric version of the Soul, the Soul EV, has been piloted and could be on the market soon, for those looking for even greater gas saving without sacrificing power. It's the interior of the Soul,. Source: blog.nola.com
