These are standard specifications for the 2016 Kia Soul EV, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
Price : | MSRP: $31,950-35,950 |
Weight : | 2714 lbs | 1231.05 kg |
MPG City : | 120 |
MPG Highway : | 92 |
Combined MPG : | 105.00 |
Introduced At : | 2013 New York International Auto Show |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 11.2 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 90 mph | 144.81 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Electric | |
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Power : | 109 HP (80.224 KW) |
Torque : | 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) |
Distance on Charge : | 93 M |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco
Handling
Recall
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V724000 |
Summary | Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on. |
Consequence | Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
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Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V218000 |
Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving. |
Consequence | A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V389000 |
Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied. |
Consequence | Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | STEERING |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20130721 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V608000 |
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. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Kia Soul EV?
Q: How fast is the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a top speed of 90 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Soul EV have?A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Soul EV have?A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has legroom of 40.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV was a Hatchback.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Soul EV cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV had an MSRP of $31,950 - $$35,950 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Kia Soul EV have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Kia Soul EV was a Electric 109 HP (80.224 KW) and 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM). Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Kia Soul EV have? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco.
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Q: How fast is the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a top speed of 90 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Soul EV have?A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Soul EV have?A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV has legroom of 40.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Soul EV? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV was a Hatchback.Q: How much did the 2016 Kia Soul EV cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV had an MSRP of $31,950 - $$35,950 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2016 Kia Soul EV have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Kia Soul EV was a Electric 109 HP (80.224 KW) and 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM). Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Kia Soul EV have? A: The 2016 Kia Soul EV had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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