The rolling-square shape is also possibly one reason why the Soul hasn’t enamoured Australian buyers. Other cars using lots of right angles haven’t really made their mark either â€" the Nissan Cube was only ever available here as a private import and I can’t remember the last Toyota Rukus I saw… (actually, I saw one today, but that’s not really the point).
We also seem to be abnormally tall here at CarAdvice, with most of our Melbourne team over six-foot. And when the Soul’s tailgate is up, it just so happens to sit about six-foot off the ground. Do the maths on that and there were a few bumped heads or close calls at least.
Inside, some of the trim components feel a bit light and cheap but they are an improvement on the previous generation. There are lots of clever storage cubbies too to put ‘stuff’ â€" a particularly great thing for a car used by multiple drivers.
There are four cup holders, four bottle holders, rear air vents, three 12-volt charge points and six airbags to keep HR staff happy.
On the road, the six-speed manual Soul is light and easy to drive, and, while feeling pleasant and ergonomic inside, like other modern Kias, the Soul keeps its funk levels up with lashings of yellow trim. There is good visibility too and it’s not overtly noisy or harsh when out and about.
The 113kW/191Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder is enough to hustle the little guy along around town, but can see the 1335kg  Soul run out of steam at highway speeds â€" particularly if you need to overtake.
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