We spent a week with a 2.0-liter engine equipped Soul coupled with the 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine was more than adequate for a vehicle of its size and class, though at high speeds we would have liked the transmission to have had an additional gear. And while our Soul wasn't equipped with the available sport suspension, it felt planted with little body roll, likely a benefit of the vehicle's wide stance. Steering was light, and as expected the car was highly-maneuverable in low-speed driving. While we didn't get a chance to check out the base engine, Kia expects most will get the upgraded 2.0-liter.
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