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    2009 Kia Soul

    The 2009 Kia Soul is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $29,990 for the base variant and topping out at $39,990 for the Burner variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Soul available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2009.

    The 2009 Soul was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Soul include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (91kW/156Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (94kW/260Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 4-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $39,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $39,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2009 Kia Soul

    Available Variants

    The Kia Soul comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Burner.

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    Power to Weight
    72.92 - 77.18 kW/t
    60.87 kW/t
    115.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    222 - 340 litres
    213 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    738 - 814 km
    592 km
    1,000 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $39,990
    $17,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
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    2009 Kia Soul

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    2009 Kia Soul

    Dimensions

    4,105 mm
    1,785 mm
    1,610 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,105 mm
    Overall Width1,785 mm
    Overall Height1,610 mm
    Wheelbase2,550 mm
    Turning Circle10,500 mm
    Load Capacity501 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2009 Kia Soul

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Soul is the base variant that starts from $29,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Soul is the Burner variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Soul is offered by the base variant which can tow 1300 kg.

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    The largest Kia Soul is the base variant which measures 1785mm wide, 4105mm in length and sits 1610mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 94kW of power and 260nm of torque are the Plus and Burner variants.

    The Kia Soul is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Soul is the Plus variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1800 kg.

    The Kia Soul may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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