Kia Soul
£12,495 - £16,695
For
- Bold design
- Fluent handling
- Sprightly performance
Against
- Unrefined petrol engine
- Oddly dull interior
- Occasionally harsh ride
The Soul's chassis, with suspension tweaked for European tastes by Lotus, is more agile and accomplished than the boxy looks lead you to expect. But the overall package is let down by a slightly hard ride, average refinement and uninspiring drive.