Car leasing: 2024 Kia Soul EX in Java

Buying the 2024 Kia Soul EX

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2024 Kia Soul EX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is the 2024 Kia Soul EX for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Before you sign for the Soul

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, unknown or other and engine; have those parts checked.

Under the hood

The 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 24 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.9 L/100 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $36.75 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Who the Soul suits

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

What the Soul is like

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.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Soul answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Soul first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Choosing the right one

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Compare the EX with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.25 in fuel.

A note on Java

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,639 km from Java, and does not deliver there. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Next step

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.