Vehicle advice for parents and their teenage drivers
2010 Kia Soul
There was a day when Kia was known for building rather uninspired vehicles that were noteworthy only because of low prices and a long warranty. Fast forward to 2010, and you’ll see that the long warranty remains, but models like the all-new Soul are anything but uninspired. Love it or hate it, this uniquely-styled five-door Kia definitely has a presence, and with a starting price of less than $14,000, you’re apt to see that presence all over town. Aside from its stand-alone looks, your back-to-school driver will also enjoy standard USB and auxiliary audio jacks, and perhaps depending on how good their grades have been, the optional 315-watt sound system. You’ll appreciate the price, the fuel economy, and five years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance.