CIRCULATING IN WANGARATTA, BENALLA, MYRTLEFORD, BRIGHT, MT BEAUTY, BEECHWORTH, YACKANDANDAH, RUTHERGLEN, CHILTERN AND DISTRICTS
NORTH EAST
September 19, 2013
available online - wangarattachronicle.com.au
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KIA SOUL: The second-generation is more stylish but still sensible.
Kia Soul is a sensible choice K
ia Soul is just about as sensible as any car can get. It has large, comfortable seats at just the right height, without the need to crouch down or climb up to get in. The high, square body means all but the tallest occupants will travel in comfort. There’s good visibility all round with narrow
BY ALISTAIR KENNEDY
pillars, large side mirrors and a high driving position, all factors that make for safer travel. When Kia Australia launched the first Soul back in 2009 its marketers had young buyers firmly in their sights. Not only was there a choice of 11 (mostly very
bright) colors, there were alloy wheels in several sizes, as well as the option of a body kit and/or various decals. So despite these youth-focused features we were initially surprised at how many positive comments we received from those at the other end of the age scale when we first tested the car. It turned out that younger people, who
wanted to be noticed, liked the looks of the Soul, while older ones also loved it (perhaps in spite of the looks because they don’t want to be noticed) impressed by the ease of entry, great visibility and interior space, including plenty of room for the grandkids. All the sensible things.
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