About the Kia Soul
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Kia Soul is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $30,890 for the 3.
There are 3 variants of the Soul available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (91kW/156Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (94kW/260Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2009 Soul is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2009 Kia Soul Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
2
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,190 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,690 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $28,690 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,190 |
3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,390 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,890 |
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2009 Kia Soul Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2009 Kia Soul Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Soul
The most fuel efficient Kia Soul is the 2 with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Soul that uses the most amount of fuel is the 3 with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Soul variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Soul | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
2009 Kia Soul Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Soul?
The Kia Soul offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Soul FAQs
The cheapest Kia Soul is the Base that starts from $20,990.
The most expensive Kia Soul is the 3 that starts from $30,890.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Soul is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and 2.
The largest Kia Soul is the 2 which measures 1785mm wide, 4105mm in length and sits 1661mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Soul is the 2 which has 94kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Kia Soul is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Soul is the 2 which weighs 1800 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Soul may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.