The 2011 Kia Soul ranks 12 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 30 published reviews and test drives of the Kia Soul, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Having debuted in 2010, the little has changed for the 2011 Kia Soul. It still has a quirky exterior with fun color options, a hip interior and lackluster performance.
Other than the Scion xB and Nissan Cube, there are few cars that share the 2011 Kia Soul’s funky shape. Kia uses this box car’s hip style, unique exterior colors and affordable price to target young buyers. While the automotive press is wooed by the Soul’s fresh look, they complain about two characteristics: its small cargo space and its less-than-lively sport trim.
The Soul’s pep-less performance hasn’t inhibited its success in the industry. The Kia Soul has received a slew of awards. The insurance industry named the 2010-11 models “Top Safety Picks.” Popular Mechanics gave it an Automotive Excellence Award. AAA even named the Soul a Top Pick for Dog Owners.
In addition to its good reputation, the Soul also offers a range of interior features that distinguish it from class competitors. Depending on the trim and options you select, you can get flashy red accents, USB and auxiliary input jacks, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Bluetooth hands-free technology.
Before you buy a Soul, you should know that Kia recalled about 24,000 Soul vehicles to fix interior lighting panels that can cause fires. Before you buy a Soul, check with the dealer to make sure the problem has been fixed.

The Kia Soul has arrived as a swift, trendy, and efficient subcompact. While that alone is enough for its drivers, they don’t normally settle for mere adjectives to lump them all altogether. Instead, they want to stand out even more. The primary way they go about their custom business is by hooking up with a Kia Soul Grill. Looking good in the front is important for most – our lineup of Kia Soul Grills proves the point. We offer an array of Kia Soul Grills that sets your ride apart even further.  Only top-flight stainless steel or aluminum with a mirror-polished finish is what we showcase, so you can count on undying quality that never backs down. For the Kia Soul Grill that delivers true front-end style, stick with CARiD to get you what you need.

Upper Grille Insert, 1 Pcs.
Item Number: 81802
2011 Kia Soul
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# QA-SG10830 – Kia Soul 2010 & UP, Chrome Upper Grille Insert, 1 Pcs.