Five-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating
NOTE: Frontal impact tests carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Rating is based on risk of head and chest injury. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs). Star rating based on model years 2010 Soul.
2010 Active Lifestyle Vehicle award winner in the “Super Value Award” category
NOTE: Thirteen automotive jurors evaluate the initial field of entries for the 2010 Active Lifestyle awards. The candidates considered are cars and trucks that best meet the needs of people with active lifestyles.
Consumers Digest Best Buy
NOTE: “Best Buy” recipients are based on what vehicles Consumers Digest believe offers the most value for the money in their respective vehicle classes. The concept of “value,” according to Consumers Digest, is based on a vehicle’s purchase price and ownership costs relative to subjective factors like comfort, performance, styling and utility.The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.
US EPA Certified SmartWay Certification Mark"
NOTE: The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle receives a minimum of a 6 on both the Greenhouse Gas Score and the Air Pollution Score AND receives a combination of 13 or higher.
2010 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for Best Value
NOTE: Automotive Excellence Awards, chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick
NOTE: Vehicles that earn good roof strength, front, side, and rear test ratings, and offer ESC, are awarded Top Safety Picks. 2010 Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for model year 2010.
2009 IIHS Top Safety Pick
NOTE: Vehicles that earn good front, side and rear ratings qualify as Top Safety Picks. 2009 Top Safety Pick-Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for Model years 2010.
The edge goes to Kia.
NOTE: Popular Mechanics hit canyon roads and busy freeways in a 300-mile fuel-economy test drive of the Kia Soul, Nissan Cube and Scion xB. Their verdict: "The speed, [...] the efficiency and the overall grin-inducing persona of the Soul Sport made it our favorite."
“Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named the Kia Soul one of its 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.”
NOTE: The Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 are chosen using the same set of criteria that consumers use in examining such vehicles. Safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology and fun-to-drive are all considered, as is the decidedly subjective cool factor. The list of qualifying vehicles under $18,000 is put together using Kelley Blue Book's New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provide a more useful comparison point than Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Every vehicle on the list can be purchased for less than $18,000.For more information about the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/coolcars2009. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
“Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named the Soul one of its 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars.”
NOTE: Those considering a new entry-level vehicle will find the latest and greatest safety and technology advancements, and a full warranty. Every new car listed on this year's Back-to-School list features New Car Blue Book Values that start at under $18,000. For more information about the 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/schoolrides09. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' List by Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com
NOTE: In choosing the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, Safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology and fun-to-drive are all considered, as is the decidedly subjective cool factor.
Texas Auto Writers Association 'Best Value' Award for the 2009 Spring Challenge
NOTE: Texas Auto Writers Associate's Annual Spring Challenge Award is determined by the most First Place votes out of 40 entries for best value.
