2016 Kia Soul

The Soul delivers in the power department with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 130 horsepower and 118 pound-feet or torque. The + and ! models add power with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 160 horsepower. That's enough to put some zip back in your step and handle most of your heavier real-life tasks.

The Gasoline Direct Injection engine provides added performance and gas savings. The 1.6-liter engine in the Base trim gets a wallet-pleasing, estimated 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2.0-liter engine in the + and ! trims gets an estimated 31 mpg. All trims get an estimated 24 mpg in the city, so you save even when zipping around the city doing errands or heading out to see your favorite band.

The Soul's interior is a bright, user-friendly, modern space built to conform to you. Complete with SiriusXM Satellite Radio so you can enjoy commercial-free music, plus added tech bonuses to make your life easy, it may end up being the one place you want to spend more time. The dashboard in the + and ! trims features a 4.3-inch color touch screen, complete with rear camera display (optional on Base models). UVO services (optional on +, standard on !) let you seamlessly integrate your phone with your car to manage phone calls and listen to your favorite music. Choose the optional Infinity Audio System with external amplifier for endless, pleasurable listening inside and outside the car.

The Soul is all about safety because that is priority number one. The Soul includes standard safety technology on all trims including Electronic Stability Control as well as Vehicle Stability Management to keep your car on path. It also includes 4-wheel disc brakes and Electronic Brake-force Distribution for more controlled braking. It features a tire-pressure monitoring system so you can see the tire pressure is at safe levels without exiting the car. In addition, the Soul protects you and your passengers with advanced front airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.