Kia Soul FAQs

• Is the Kia Soul an SUV or a car?

  One of the more unique designs that the Australian new car market has seen, the Kia Soul, no longer sold locally, was a small SUV-like hatchback. Offering the best of both worlds as far as hatchbacks and SUVs, that meant above-average cargo space, high levels of convenience and practicality, plus a high-riding design.

• How long do Kia Souls usually last?

  Like with Kia's other cars, the Soul is capable of about 300,000 kilometres of useful life. However, that will depend on regular maintenance and upkeep of this little gem. So on that front, you will need to make sure you follow the service interval, and also address any gremlins as soon as possible. The Kia Soul never sold particularly well across Australia, so you might be hard pressed to find one on the second-hand market, and if you do, make sure you inspect how well it has been maintained.

• Is Kia discontinuing the soul?

  Amid low sales volume, Kia Australia made the decision to withdraw the Soul from the local car market. Despite its edgy appeal, the Soul registered just over 800 sales in its last full year of contribution to the auto-maker's sales tally. The Kia Soul still lives on overseas, and some discussion has centred on a return of the Kia Soul to Australia in electric vehicle format, although nothing has transpired on that front as yet.