The 2012 Soul has a minimalistic cabin, that is not devoid of an affable aura to it. By sporting several standard specifications right from the base trim, Kia aims at establishing a holistic environment that allows for ease of travel by inducing comfort and merging it with practicality, thanks to the abundant storage spaces, an intuitive infotainment system, and steering mounted controls.
The upholstery options look and feel appealing and the seats in themselves are a tryst with comfort and bestow maximum pleasure when on the go. There is ample head-, shoulder-, and legroom for all passengers and the boxy design of the vehicle improves the airy nature on the inside. While the rear-seat row is the largest in the segment, the only visible drawback we see with the 2012 Kia Soul, is its restricted cargo capacity that has lower storage ability and space than most of its competitors.
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Models
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Kia Soul Wagon
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Scion xB
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Honda Fit
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Nissan Cube
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (head/shoulder/leg) (in.)
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40.2/55.1/42.2
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40/55.8/40.7
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40.4/52.7/41.3
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42.6/52.2/42.4
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Second (head/shoulder/rear) (in.)
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39.6/55.1/39
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41.2/54.7/38
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39/51.3/34.5
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40.2/52.4/35.5
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Cargo Capacity (cu.-ft)
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23.7
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11.6
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20.6
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11.4
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Each vehicle in the segment has a standard seating capacity of five passengers. While space upfront is highest in both the Kia and Nissan, the Scion has one of the highest spaces for rear-seat occupants. In terms of cargo capacity, the 2012 Honda Fit is the only vehicle that comes close to the 2012 Soul Wagon and has a total cargo capacity of 11.4 cubic feet.
Some of the salient interior features include:
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Interior Air Filtration
- Dual Vanity Mirrors
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise Control
How intuitive is the infotainment system of the 2012 Kia Soul?
The 2012 Kia Soul features highly intuitive infotainment that comprises a 7-inch UVO touchscreen, as standard. The hi-tech and new-fangled system comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and USB connection. However, if these features do not cater to the tech-savvy person in you, Kia also provides an optional voice control and recognition system, an iPod interface, and an optional Infinity sound system. Some of the other infotainment features include:
- Radio Data System
- AM/FM Stereo
- Mast Antenna
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- 4-speaker sound system
- MP3 Player
