About the Kia Soul
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Kia Soul is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $21,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $29,990 for the +.
There are 2 variants of the Soul available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (94kW/260Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (122kW/200Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (95kW/157Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2012 Soul was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Kia Soul Price
+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $29,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,490 |
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2012 Kia Soul Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Kia Soul Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Soul
The most fuel efficient Kia Soul is the + with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Soul that uses the most amount of fuel is the + with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Soul variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Soul | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
2012 Kia Soul Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Soul?
The Kia Soul offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Soul FAQs
The cheapest Kia Soul is the Base that starts from $21,490.
The most expensive Kia Soul is the + that starts from $29,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Soul is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and +.
The largest Kia Soul is the + which measures 1785mm wide, 4120mm in length and sits 1661mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Soul is the + which has 122kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Soul is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Soul is the + which weighs 1840 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Soul may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.