I have to ask, as I do with all compact cars; is it safe?
We don't have final results from government crash tests, but the Soul does come equipped with a healthy amount of safety features, including six airbags (front, side, and full-length side curtain), four-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, front active headrests, and tire-pressure monitoring systems. The Soul does not (and probably won't) offer all-wheel drive, so if this is a big concern for you, you might want to examine other options. The interior also has a pretty nasty blind-spot in the rear quarter, so pay extra-attention when changing lanes.