Kia Soul Shaker road test
Quirky, eye-catching and hard to pigeon hole the Kia Soul is a dramatic departure for the Korean carmaker in many ways. Is it a mini-SUV, is it an over-sized city car, or is it the increasingly popular crossover model, straddling two or more segments? We’re not entirely sure even after driving it, however we do know that love or loathe the aesthetics of the car it is a welcome breath of fresh air and further proof of Kia’s increasing confidence when developing cars for the European market.
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The Soul Shaker road tested came with a 1.6 litre petrol engine; capable of a combined mpg of 43.5 (The special edition ‘Shaker’ is also available with a 1.6l CRDi oil burner) and the best way to describe performance is leisurely. The car while not underpowered is not particularly a quick in the acceleration department, perhaps the engineers knew what a visual statement they would be making and gave people the chance to stop and stare rather than seeing a vanilla motion blur! However, whether cruising on the motorway or negotiating mean city streets the car feels at home. The 5-speed gearbox is forgiving and perfect in the urban environment.
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