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    Kia Soul + (2012) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2012 Kia Soul + is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2011. The Kia Soul is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $29,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Soul is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 94 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 260 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Soul + uses 5.9L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 155g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 814km per full tank

    The Kia Soul measures 1661mm (65.4 inches) in height, 4120mm (162.2 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1372kg (3024.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Soul + comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 225/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    68.51 - 90.91 kW/t
    60.87 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    222 - 340 litres
    210 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 7.5 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    640 - 923 km
    618 km
    933 km
    Price
    $21,490 - $29,990
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,120 mm
    1,785 mm
    1,661 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,120 mm
    Overall Width1,785 mm
    Overall Height1,661 mm
    Wheelbase2,550 mm
    Turning Circle10,500 mm
    Load Capacity468 mm

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 155
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 77.2
    Engine (cc): 1582
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 814
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 506
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 48
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 40
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.0
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.0
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 57
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 47
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.4
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 32

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 128
    Maximum Power (kW): 94
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 260
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: B3

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 222

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10500
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
    Overall Height (in): 65.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1661
    Overall Length (in): 162.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4120
    Overall Width (in): 70.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1785
    Wheelbase (in): 100.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2550

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Manual

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1840
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4057
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1372
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3025

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20090611
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: Ex Lhd

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321

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