Kia Soul
model
Build Dates
Jun 2010 - 2014
On Sale Dates
Jun 2010 - 2014
Applies To
All variants
Vehicle Type
Small Car
Engine/Fuel Type
Petrol / diesel vehicles
Price Bracket
Under $35,000
Rating Year/Datestamp
2010
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
N/A
The tested model of Kia Soul was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2009. This 5 star rating applies to all New Zealand models. It also applies to Australian models built from June 2010 when ESC and seat belt reminders for all seats were introduced. A separate ANCAP 4 star rating applies to earlier Australian models.
The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and emergency brake assist are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) and intelligent seat belt reminders for all seats have been standard in New Zealand since the model launch in 2009. These features became standard in Australia from June 2010.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).
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