Auto loans: grey 2021 Kia Soul LX in Edificios

Auto loans: the 2021 Kia Soul LX

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Kia Soul LX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2021 Kia Soul LX, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 238 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, engine and engine cooling and power train; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

What the specs mean

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.9 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $122.50 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Inside and out

As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. Luggage space is 680 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

When the Soul makes sense

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

A longer test drive

Rent the Soul first, and buy only if it fits your life. If the Soul is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Narrowing it down

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Renting for Edificios

If you need it in Edificios itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Edificios is about 3,316 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Want a price?

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.