2016 Kia Soul EV FWD Hatchback Canada Prices

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The 2016 Kia Soul EV is a fuel-efficient and modern vehicle, maintaining its notable squared-edge box design that drivers seem to find so attractive. This vehicle is perfect for those looking to stand out and endorse the eco-friendly life, while driving a comfortable and stylish vehicle. The new Soul EV is offered in with unique colours and trims, and further features a variety of functions collectively hosted on the UVO infotainment system powered by Microsoft. The highlight of this vehicle, however, is the 27 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric motor, rated at 81.4 kilowatts (109 horsepower) and altogether producing 210 pound-feet of torque. As it stands, the new Soul EV is exceptionally eco-friendly but nonetheless boasts power and style. 




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The 2016 Kia Soul EV is an environmentally friendly hatchback that boasts unique style and interior comfort as its biggest assets. Though the overall vehicle lacks significant updates, the vehicle maintains its boxed style and adds electric drive for those seeking a ride that looks good and stays green. The interior cabin is also lined with soft-touch materials and features many technical components to improve and engage your driving experience. The 2016 Kia Soul EV is thus a great all-around vehicle for everyday driving.

On the outside, the new Kia Soul EV keeps its boxed shape but features some refinements to differentiate from its gasoline-fuelled counterpart. While the Tiger Nose grille is larger and sealed off at the vehicle’s front end, LED headlights further complete the redesign with a bolder, more modern look. Athletic flared fenders and LED taillights additionally provide a flowing, more curved edge to the revamped hatchback. There’s also an integrated charging port and unique colours and trim options for the modern driver looking to stand out.

This years upgrade features some modifications to the vehicle’s interior in order to improve the cabins overall driving environment and experience. Evidenced throughout the interior core is a clear appreciation for modern trimmings and attention to detail. Cloth or leather upholstery lines the interior cabin, with soft-touch materials present from the elbow up throughout most of the dash area. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, blue-tinged ambiance lighting, bolder steering wheel and a sportier gauge cluster to complement the new-age vibe. Speaker and vent structures are likewise elevated and take on Kia’s “Flying Saucer” design as carried out through most of their new models.

For technology enthusiasts, the hatchback features an 8-inch UVO multi-media interface powered by Microsoft for precise control of navigation and entertainment systems. This system likewise features Bluetooth and smartphone capability, as well as climate and audio controls. There’s also a multi-function heated steering wheel and heated seats for improved comfort and convenience.

Under the hood, the new Kia Soul EV is completely battery powered, featuring a 27 kWh lithium-ion battery back that is fully rechargeable and can come with an available home-charging station. Running on an electric motor rated at 81.4 kilowatts (translating to 109 horsepower), the unit altogether produces 210 pound-feet of torque on front-wheel drive. Maximum distance on a fully charged battery is 196 kilometres. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, Brake Assist and electronic stability control, while a rear view camera is optional.

As it stands, the 2016 Kia Soul EV boasts a refined exterior profile and comfortable interior cabin, while staying incredibly fuel-efficient. If you’re looking to stand out and look great while driving environmentally friendly, this vehicle is a great choice.

2016 Kia Soul EV
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Rating: 8.5 / 10



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General Specs

Engine N/A
Horsepower @RPM109
Fuel TypeElectric
Body typeHatchback
Number of Doors5
Passenger5
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

Under the hood, the 2016 Kia Soul EV is completely battery powered, featuring a 27 kWh lithium-ion battery back that is fully rechargeable and can come with an available home-charging station. Running on an electric motor rated at 81.4 kilowatts (translating to 109 horsepower), the unit altogether produces 210 pound-feet of torque on front-wheel drive. Maximum distance on a fully charged battery is 196 kilometres. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, Brake Assist and electronic stability control, while a rear view camera is optional.

Interiors and Special Features:

Just as we previously said, the interior of the 2016 Kia Soul will get a bump in terms of material quality and interior equipment level. Thanks to this, the base car will now get Bluetooth as well as USB connectivity which is a major plus for a car aimed at the younger generation. The seats will offer better lateral support while the instrument cluster is going to be a bit cleaner. The higher end models will now get satellite navigation and leather upholstery as standard while the automatic parking system is going to become available on select models.

Read more at New Release Date 2016.

Safety features:

All models include a total of six airbags, with dual front airbags, seat-mounted side bags, and full-length side curtain bags. It's also worth noting that even the base Soul includes superior four-wheel disc brakes, while many other inexpensive small cars include just drum brakes in back. Anti-lock braking, Brake Assist, and electronic stability control are all included, as is Hill-start Assist.

Read more at The Car Connection.


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Audio

Audio system with AM/FM radio, satellite radio, CD player (reads MP3 format), touch screen and colour screen
Audio Connectivity: includes input AUX jack front and USB front
Remote audio controls: steering wheel mounted
6 speakers
Antenna

Brakes

4 disc brakes (2 ventilated)
ABS
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic hand brake
Hill holder
Brake assist system

Bumpers

Front and rear bumpers

Cargo area

Load restraint: hooks

Charges

Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,740.00
Price includes batteries
Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00

Convenience

2 12V in front
Driver modes includes engine mapping and steering Active ECO
Internal Hard Drive
Vehicle start button
Bluetooth ; includes phone connection and includes music streaming
Remote control trunk/hatch release
Cruise control
Front reading lights
Cargo area light
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
UVO EVServices telematics system
Voice activating system; includes radio, phone, naviagtion system and air conditioing
Smart key: ; includes keyless entry
Rear camera parking distance sensors
4 passenger assist handles
HDD navigation system: full map and voice info ; includes 8.0-in. colour screen

Dimensions

Cargo capacity(in litres): rear seat down: 1,402 and all seats in place: 532
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,140, overall width (mm): 1,801, overall height (mm): 1,600, wheelbase (mm): 2,570, front track (mm): 1,575, rear track (mm): 1,585 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,610
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,006, rear headroom (mm): 1,003, front hip room (mm): 1,352, rear hip room (mm): 1,252, front leg room (mm): 1,040, rear leg room (mm): 914, front shoulder room (mm): 1,410, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,390 and interior volume (litres): 2,749

Doors

Rear door: lifting gate
Doors: driver, rear driver, passenger and rear passenger : front hinged
Body colour exterior door handles

Engine

Electric power info: battery type: lithium-ion polymer, driving range (kms): 149.67, battery voltage (V): 360, battery amps (Ah): 75.0, battery kWh: 27.0, onboard charger (kWh): 6.6 ; includes high power charger
Energy recuperation
Emissions data: CO2: 0 kg/yr

Engine Performance

Fuel consumption(L/100km) : city= 2.0 ; highway= 2.6 ; combined= 2.2 ;
Power: 109 hp @ 8,000 rpm; 210 ft lb of torque @ 2,730 rpm

Fuel

Fuel: electric
Fuel tank:

Hybrid and electric systems

Electric motor 1 : power output (hp): 109.0 and max torque (lb ft): 210
Electric driven wheels: front
Charging information (based on fastest charge ); duration (hours): 0.50, voltage (V): 480 and CHADEMO, charging information (based on domestic supply ); duration (hours): 4.50, voltage (V): 240, amps (A): 30 and SAE
Plug-in

Instrumentation

Multi-function display screen 8.0, touch screen and 1
Low tire pressure monitor
Trip computer: includes avg speed, avg fuel econ, current fuel econ and fuel range
External temperature
Main dashboard display

Interior Trim

Floor covering: none
Luxury trim: leather on shifter and none

Lights

Headlights: halogen with projector beam lens halogen
LED brake lights and rear lights
Headlight control with dusk sensor

Locks

Card key power locks

Paint

Black paint

Safety

Front to rear curtain airbags
LATCH
Crash test results IIHS, Good, Good, Good and Good, crash test results NHTSA, 5, 4, 5.00 and 5
2 active height adjustable head restraints for front seats, 3 height adjustable head restraints for rear seats
Front side airbags
Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
Airbags 6
Pedestrian Audio Warning System
Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for centre
Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger

Seats

Seat upholstery: cloth
Rear seats: split-folding heated bench with seating for three
Seating: 5 passengers
Front seat centre armrest
Front driver seat : heated, bucket ; details: manual height, front passenger seat : heated, bucket

Service

Intermediate service 12,070 and 6
Main service 84

Steering

Power steering type and Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Heated leather multi-function steering wheel ; includes height adjustment and telescopic adjustment

Storage

Dashboard console with open storage, full floor console with covered storage, partial overhead console
Cupholders in front row and rear seats

Suspension

Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension with coil springs

Transmission

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) stability control
Transmission: 1-speed automatic ; incl. shifter on floor
Electronic traction control
8.206:1 axle ratio
Front-wheel drive

Ventilation

Air conditioning with automatic control
Ventilation system with cabin filter

Version

Date introduced:
5-door hatchback
Trim level: EV
Version information 01 Jul 2016
Data completeness
Powertrain type : EV

Visibility

Tinted glass
Rear view mirror
Privacy glass on rear and rear side
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Front power windows with 1 express, rear power windows
Rear window with defroster and intermittent wiper
Driver and passenger door mirror: heated, toned, power adjustable

Warranty

Warranty whole vehicle - OEM: 60 months/ 100,000 km
Roadside assistance warranty: 60 months/ 100,000 km
Paint warranty: 36 months/ 60,000 km
Anti-corrosion warranty: 60 months/ Unlimited km
Warranty powertrain - Total: 60 months/ 100,000 km
Warranty whole vehicle - Total: 60 months/ 100,000 km
Warranty battery: 96 months/ 160,000 km
Warranty electric systems 96, 160,000 and 99,420

Weights

Weights: published curb weight (kg): 1,492 and Manufacturer’s own

Wheels

Front and rear all-season tires 205/60/H includes: low rolling resistance
Tire kit
Front and rear alloy wheels: 16"x 6.5"

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