Kia Soul
2012-13 models
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2013 Kia Soul |
SIDE IMPACT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Injury measures | Head protection | Structure/safety cage | |||
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Kia Soul was introduced in the 2010 model year. For 2011 models, Kia made design changes to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes. Beginning with 2012 models, additional improvements were made upgrading the structure of the front and rear doors and B-pillar. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2012 model conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.
Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control (roll stability control added beginning with 2013 models)
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2012 Kia Soul wagon
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 2,789 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 100 in.
- Length: 162 in.
- Width: 70 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 26 mpg city | 34 mpg highway
