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The 2012 Kia Soul Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th December 2011. The Kia Soul is regarded as a small Car built in Korea with prices starting at $30,490 before on-road costs.
This Kia Soul is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 156 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Soul Base uses 7.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 172g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 667km per full tank
The Kia Soul measures 1610mm (63.4 inches) in height, 4120mm (162.2 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1179kg (2599.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Soul Base comes standard with 195/65 Rnull front tyres and 195/65 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2012 Kia Soul Base has a 164mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
79.83 - 80.58 kW/t
51.64 kW/t
94.34 kW/t
Boot Space
340 litres
210 litres
340 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 7.3 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
658 - 667 km
646 km
1,000 km
Price
$29,990
$25,990
$29,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,700 kg
1,470 kg
1,700 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 kg
900 kg
1,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
164 mm
130 mm
164 mm
Dimensions
4,120 mm
1,785 mm
1,610 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,120 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,785 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Load Capacity | 521 mm |
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Explore Kia Soul Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 172
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 77.0
Engine (cc): 1591
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 85.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Main Type: Main
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 414
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 33
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 47
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.2
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 129
Maximum Power (kW): 95
Maximum Torque (Nm): 156
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B3
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 44.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1258
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 340
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.0
Front Track (mm): 1550
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 164
Overall Height (in): 63.4
Overall Height (mm): 1610
Overall Length (in): 162.2
Overall Length (mm): 4120
Overall Width (in): 70.3
Overall Width (mm): 1785
Rear Track (in): 61.2
Rear Track (mm): 1555
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2550
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1020
Rear Headroom (in): 39.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 1005
Front Hip Room (in): 53.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1353
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1339
Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
Rear Leg Room (in): 39.0
Rear Leg Room (mm): 990
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1403
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1700
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3748
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1179
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2599
Tare Weight (kg): 854
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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