The Kia Soul

The Kia Soul brings a new attitude to the Korean automaker’s lineup. The Soul is a five-door urban wagon that neatly outsmarts the likes of the Scion xB and the Nissan Cube with a catchy style, a sharp, well-fitted cabin with plenty of adult room, and a comprehensive list of safety and fun features.

The Soul interior has seats for five adults. In front, the driver finds easy-to-use controls at hand, and cheery gauges framed by the steering wheel. Knee and leg room are good. Seat comfort and headroom are outstanding, even in the back seat. The second-row seats fold forward to boost cargo area. The Soul also has a two-tier glovebox capable of holding a 15-inch laptop, a center console, an iPod-sized bin atop its center stack, and has lots of cupholders.