2016 Kia Soul Review

2016 Kia Soul is a Wagon 4-dr style car measuring 163.00 in length and 63.00 in height. Made in South Korea, 2016 Kia Soul has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,690 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2016 Kia Soul. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.20 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 24 of gasoline in the city and 24 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Soul
Trims Available: 7
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,690 USD
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 205/60R16
Tank Size: 14 gallon

Kia Soul 2016 Trims

2016 Kia Soul Base 6M

Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 HWY

2016 Kia Soul Base 6A

Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 HWY

2016 Kia Soul + w/Designer's Package

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

2016 Kia Soul ! w/Umber Package 1

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

2016 Kia Soul ! w/Premium Package

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

2016 Kia Soul + w/Eco Package

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

2016 Kia Soul Convenience Package

Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KNDJP3A53G7262947
  • KNDJP3A54G7292040
  • KNDJP3A56G7869408

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 17V608000 started on /Date(1506657600000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

Consequence: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.

Recall 19V120000 started on /Date(1550811600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

Consequence: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.

FAQ

The 2016 Kia Soul is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2016 Kia Soul so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2016 Kia Soul is lower than $7,845.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2016 Kia Soul that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2016 Kia Soul can go 340.8 miles in the city and 426 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2016 Kia Soul is its excellent fuel economy. 2016 Kia Soul has a 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 24/30 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2016

Kia Cadenza

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte Koup

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia K900

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio5

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sorento

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul EV

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$15,690 - $25,490
24 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

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