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As you confirmed you did test drive it but you said the cruise was in a different position on the 2012 to a 2011, but according to the owners manual of the two years its in exactly the same place (it wouldn't be practical otherwise), but you don't have to use it to know its there, as you said you didn't actually operate the cruise.
Also you stated you had a permanent injury on your right leg which cruise would be a big help, so again why would you not make sure it is there as its so important to you and also wouldn't an auto not be better for you in the first place than a manual?
As you stated it was on the window sticker, which appears in error but you have offered to pay the difference to go for the auto, so that should be acceptable by the dealer, as you said you only drove it out when you noticed it, so the vehicle is still brand new, so I can't see how the dealer could not just take the car back and make the adjustment for a + auto.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation on this.
http://www.kiamedia.com/secure/soul2012_features.html
http://kia.ca/pages/showroom/overview.aspx?model=soul
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2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
night shot with the UVO on the Jukebox feature
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I don't get concerned about the mileage till have got some miles on the vehicle. I figure it out for about a year and not base it strictly off one or two tank fulls. On the whole most people are pleased with there mileage but there is always exceptions, so many variables to be taken in - weather, how you drive, where you drive, altitude, time of the year, etc, etc.
I've had no problems so far (5 months ownership), from what I've read a lot is because they don't read the owners manual (same with UVO owners manual - I have the UVO system) thoroughly but there is always exceptions, but not anything major that would be a pattern.
Keep the shiny side up and thanks! :shades:
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I'm also thinking about buying a new Soul (or Forte 5-door or Mazda3 5-door) and I took a look at the colors (excuse me, "colours") on the Canadian site...Thanks a lot!!! =(
Denim is a great looking color and I actually like the Saddle Brown and Misty Green. They offer 11 colors in Canada and only 8 here in the U.S. I don't understand why they'd offer fewer choices in a larger market?
I also noticed that their top-of-the-line model, 2.0L 4u Luxury, comes with a solid black interior. It has black leather seats and a monotone black dash & door panels. But here in the U.S., you get black leather seats with the Premium Package on the Exclaim(!) model, but it still has the black/tan dash and interior panels used on all Exclaim models!?
I have an irrational dislike of tan/beige interiors, so the Exclaim isn't an option for me. But if they had the solid black interior offered in Canada, it would definitely be my pick! As it stands, the Plus(+) model with Audio Package and Sunroof/Fog Light package is what I'm looking at. To be honest, I'm not crazy about the 'Soul' fabric seat pattern in the Plus models, but it's not a deal-breaker. Note to Kia- solid interior colors without words or patterns would be great, look into it!!!
My color preference would be Clear White if it didn't look so cheap and plain with the black exterior moldings and black inserts in the front and rear fascia. The 16" wheels don't help the look either. The polished 18" ones from the Exclaim and the body-color front/rear inserts would look awesome in Clear White...but they don't offer and if they did, it would still have the black/tan interior. So if I buy a Soul, it'll be Molten (Red)...and I'll probably look into aftermarket wheel upgrades to at least a 17" set.
P.S. Recently drove the 2013 Elantra GT. Nice car with lots of bells and whistles, but sort of unexciting to drive. I am 70 and just want fun car for my old age. Think a Soul ! might be what would do the trick.
not much changes for 2013 as it had a major makeover for 2012. Here is the changes:
Revised KIA badge on hood, lift gate and steering wheel
Dark chrome accent ring around grille
Bluetooth with steering-wheel mounted audio controls standard on Base manual transmission model
Power folding outside mirrors standard for Exclaim
Clear White exterior color available for Exclaim !
Dune exterior color available for Plus + (now offered on all trim levels)
Molten, Titanium and Moss available for Base (now offered on all trim levels)
I'm 68 and like the ease of entry and exit, here's my wheels - 2012 4u
- Revised KIA badge on hood, lift gate and steering wheel
- Dark chrome accent ring around grille
- Bluetooth with steering-wheel mounted audio controls standard on Base manual transmission model
- Power folding outside mirrors standard for Exclaim
- Clear White exterior color available for Exclaim !
- Dune exterior color available for Plus + (now offered on all trim levels)
- Molten, Titanium and Moss available for Base (now offered on all trim levels)
what's new for Canadian 2013 Souls:
- cruise control added to 2u manual transmission
- electric folding sideview mirrors added to 4u Luxury
- upgraded leather for leather wrapped steering wheel
- 1.6L ECO trim deleted (it never made it to market)
- 2.0L 2u ECO trim added
- Retro and Burner 4u models deleted
1.6L AT - $19,195
2.0L 2u MT - $19,195
2.0L 2u AT - $20,395
2.0L 2u ECO AT - $29,995
2.0L 4u AT - $22,895
2.0L 4u Luxury AT - $25,595
I suppose it always could be quieter (you could do more soundproofing yourself as some people have done).
I owned a 2008 Rondo prior to my Soul and at freeway speeds find it quieter than that vehicle. I find at 110 kmph I don't have to increase the volume on my UVO system or raise my voice to talk to my wife and it certainly has plenty of power at that speed for passing big rigs for example. The hp rating on the 2.0L Soul was the same as the 2.4L on my Rondo.
Keep in mind it is a hatchback which always tend to be a little more noisier than a sedan.