Can Kia Soul go off road?
Unfortunately, the Kia Soul was not designed for rugged off-roading. Its suspension is tuned for comfort and the transmission sends power to the front wheels only. Although it won’t take you down any rugged trails, the 2018 Kia Soul is our first choice for comfort and safety.
Are there any recalls on the 2019 Kia Soul?
2019 Kia Soul Recalls There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.
Does Kia Soul need snow tires?
This is especially true as the seasons start to change and customers start shopping for new Kia Soul snow tires. The internet is a great place to do your comparison shopping, but it can also be a good spot to shop…
When does the Kia Soul come out in the UK?
The Kia Soul EV is a small, all-electric SUV-like hatchback that rivals cars like the Hyundai Kona Electric, Volkswagen e-Golf and Nissan Leaf. It arrives in the UK in late 2019.
Is the Kia Soul EV a heavy car?
Extra kilos are traditionally considered a bad thing and the Soul EV is a heavy car but, like many electric vehicles, Kia turns this into an advantage by putting the chunky battery pack low in the car. This helps handling and makes it feel securely tied down to the road, reducing the top-heavy sensation you get in regular SUVs.
What was the problem with the Kia Soul Transmission?
Transmission disengaged at 70 mph and coasted to the side of the road. Car started fine, shifter moved fine between all gears but transmission would not engage. After starting and turning off the car a dozen times the transmission engaged. Drove home.
Is there a retuning program for the Kia Soul?
A re- specification of the suspension for a gentler, better-damped gait would solve that, but isn’t on the cards. The Soul has already been through a retuning program for Europe, Kia Motors Europe says. No more likely is a reappraisal of the power steering tune to suit UK tastes, unfortunately; it feels always light and offers little feedback.
Is the Kia Soul a good car to drive?
In OH to NY trip had 3 people, I rode in rear part of the way, and found it comfortable, not Camry comfortable, but good. In first couple weeks with it have done an 800 mile and a 500 mile road trip, as well as a good bit of around town driving.
Why does my Kia Soul shut off while driving?
New parts don’t mean flawless parts, i’ve found that out over time. It’s either a new/bad part or someone forgot to tighten something like maybe a ground or something shutting off the ignition. What’s the latest on the Soul issue? For those who don’t mind spending money on their cars, an ODB-II scanner can be a very helpful tool.
When did I buy my first Kia Soul?
I’m a Soul Man, do-do-do-do do-do-do… This is an outstanding motor vehicle! Still have our first Kia, a 2011 Soul Plus in Denim Metallic, 2 liter/4 cylinder, 5 speed manual transmission. We purchased the car new in Autumn 2010 and are just shy of 124,000 miles.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Soul?
A couple recalls in 10 years but nothing major. The only “work” we had done was a major tuneup at around 100K due to uneven idle and poor mileage, and it was due anyway. New battery at 105K and 7 years. The new Soul + is gorgeous!