2012 Kia Soul Base

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Body Side Moldings: Black
• Grille Color: Chrome Accents
• Window Trim: Black

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Rearview Mirror: Manual Day/Night
• Power Outlet(s): 12V
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Phone
• Storage: Seatback
• Storage: In Dash
• Storage: In Floor
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Semi-Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Torsion Beam
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 10.3
• Front Brake Diameter: 11
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• Axle Ratio: 3.8

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Hill Holder Control

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Watts: 120
• Total Speakers: 4
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Auxiliary Audio Input: USB
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Gauge: Tachometer
• External Temperature Display

Telematics

• Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth

Lights

• Headlights: Auto Off

Tires and Rims

• Wheel Covers: Full
• Tire Type: All Season
• Wheels: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Windows

• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Solar-Tinted Glass
• Rear Wiper: With Washer

Safety

• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Crumple Zones: Front
• Crumple Zones: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual

Security

• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Rear Headrests: 3
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point

The Kia Soul compact crossover enters 2012 with a fresh and updated look, plus more power.

Fine-tuned-for-2012 with a significant number of technology and powertrain enhancements, Kia's iconic urban passenger vehicle now delivers class-leading horsepower and significantly improved fuel efficiency of up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2012 Soul delivers 164 horsepower (up 22 horsepower) with a new 2.0-liter engine, and 138 horsepower (up 16 horsepower) with a 1.6-liter engine that adds GDI technology; both are now available with new efficient six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

The Soul's exterior design is updated with subtle changes to front and rear fascias to project a wider stance, while new headlamps, taillights, side mirrors and wheels project a more modern look.

The 2012 Soul is improved with significantly better noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction qualities, a more refined ride and many new standard features, including a tilt and telescoping steering column, Vehicle Stability Management and Hill-start Assist Control.

Kia Soul is available in three trims -- Soul, Soul+ and Soul! -- with the base trim offering numerous standard convenience features, including electric power steering, air conditioning, tilt and telescopic steering column, power windows, door locks and mirrors, available SiriusXM Satellite Radio and MP3 connectivity.

For 2012 is an all-new 350-watt seven-speaker Infinity audio system that is available on Soul+ and standard on Soul!.

Also new for 2012 on Soul! is UVO powered by Microsoft voice-activated infotainment system with a 4.3-inch color touch screen and rear camera display.