Car leasing: 2021 Kia Soul EX in Edificios

The 2021 Kia Soul EX for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Kia Soul EX for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Thinking about the 2021 Kia Soul EX? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Before you sign for the Soul

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 238 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, engine and engine cooling and power train; have those parts checked. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

What the figures tell you

The powertrain here 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.

Plan on about 24 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.9 L/100 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $122.50. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.

What to expect from the Soul

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

A good match for

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

A longer test drive

A test week in the Soul tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Soul is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $122.50 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.25 in fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

Compare the EX with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

A note on Edificios

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

Over to you

Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.