Kia Soul, what do you think? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bredayaris · 04-06-2009, 11:42 AM

There's a lot to do over here with Kia's because a lot of engines brake down especially the smaller cars.

SilverBack · 04-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Scion xD knock-off IMO

Like those door speakers though

RHDVIPbB · 04-06-2009, 12:35 PM

Pretty nice actually. A local dealership let me keep one for a week. I have pics somewhere that I took. I might get one for the wife. It is between a 1st gen xB, the Nissan Cube and the Soul. I will have a Cube next month for a week the get a feel for it.
Too bad the US didn't get the turbo motor that overseas has. Could have been fun having a factory turbo Soul.

kargoboy · 04-06-2009, 01:54 PM

I kinda dig it.
Yeah, it's a Scion-knockoff but of the first gen Scion.
I hate the 2nd-gen xD.

33OH · 04-06-2009, 02:03 PM

I like it. I'll never buy Korean again though, my 2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback FTL.

Giobatera · 04-06-2009, 02:09 PM

It's cool, luv the tv comercial though!

Thirty-Nine · 04-06-2009, 02:36 PM

I love it. I think it's a great looking vehicle, and I'd bet it drives pretty nicely, too. I'd rock one. Great warranty, too.

SMALLNUMBERS · 04-06-2009, 02:53 PM

those graphics on the car look corny as hell...

but hey- to each his own.

smofskra · 04-06-2009, 08:46 PM

one would think that aerodynamics play into fuel economy. if you build something as aerodynamic as a brick, wouldn't it get worse mileage than something with better aerodynamics? in the day and age when everyone is concerned about fuel economy, it doesn't make much sense to release another drivable brick to the market.

just my $.02

captainm27 · 04-06-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smofskra

one would think that aerodynamics play into fuel economy. if you build something as aerodynamic as a brick, wouldn't it get worse mileage than something with better aerodynamics? in the day and age when everyone is concerned about fuel economy, it doesn't make much sense to release another drivable brick to the market.

just my $.02

The xb was boxy and it got pretty decent milage

captainm27 · 04-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

I like it. I'll never buy Korean again though, my 2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback FTL.

What happened with the Accent?

smofskra · 04-06-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

The xb was boxy and it got pretty decent milage

I'm willing to bet if you took another vehicle with the same weight to power ratio as the xb but with improved aerodynamics it would get better fuel economy.

roxy1 · 04-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

The xb was boxy and it got pretty decent milage

for the engine size and light weight of the xb, the mileage was pretty mediocre. but, that is what you get w/ crappy aerodynamics.

i doubt seriously the soul will use a more fuel efficient engine than the toyota 1.5, so i expect disappointing mileage.

33OH · 04-07-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainm27

What happened with the Accent?

Nothing happened to it. It cost $2,000 more than my Yaris and is about 100 times less quality and gets horrible gas mileage. I still have it.

Bombdotcom · 04-07-2009, 01:39 PM

not bad for a KIA!
And the hamsters got my attention, I like the commercial.

kuyachris84 · 04-07-2009, 01:57 PM

here's another commercial(s)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuIW_Nkgmw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Z68A8WC3I

I might check it out later today... saw 5 on the lot brand new near my house at a dealer... we'll see.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-07-2009, 03:02 PM

i just saw new nissan cube commercial last night and THAT THING has my attention also.....

Blue_dragon_192 · 04-07-2009, 04:46 PM

I love my xB (have an 09 Yaris too).
It's too bad they are all coming out with the xB look 5 years too late.

I am sure the quality is no where near the xB/Toyota.

The xB is an awesome vehicle, it's so easy to mod and fun to drive. It has a lot of room too.,....

Stay with the Toyota's we all know and love.

04-06-2009, 11:53 AM	#20
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Scion xD knock-off IMO Like those door speakers though __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-06-2009, 12:35 PM	#21
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Pretty nice actually. A local dealership let me keep one for a week. I have pics somewhere that I took. I might get one for the wife. It is between a 1st gen xB, the Nissan Cube and the Soul. I will have a Cube next month for a week the get a feel for it. Too bad the US didn't get the turbo motor that overseas has. Could have been fun having a factory turbo Soul. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

04-06-2009, 02:09 PM	#24
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	It's cool, luv the tv comercial though! __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 02:36 PM	#25
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I love it. I think it's a great looking vehicle, and I'd bet it drives pretty nicely, too. I'd rock one. Great warranty, too. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

04-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#34
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	here's another commercial(s)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuIW_Nkgmw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Z68A8WC3I I might check it out later today... saw 5 on the lot brand new near my house at a dealer... we'll see. __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

04-06-2009, 11:42 AM	#19
Bredayaris Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti cvt Join Date: May 2007 Location: Breda, The Netherlands Posts: 158	There's a lot to do over here with Kia's because a lot of engines brake down especially the smaller cars.

04-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#22
kargoboy Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 260	I kinda dig it. Yeah, it's a Scion-knockoff but of the first gen Scion. I hate the 2nd-gen xD.

04-06-2009, 02:03 PM	#23
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I like it. I'll never buy Korean again though, my 2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback FTL.

04-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#26
SMALLNUMBERS BLACKED OUT View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawthorne CA! Posts: 61	those graphics on the car look corny as hell... but hey- to each his own.

04-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#27
smofskra View User's Garage Drives: 08 Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baraboo, WI Posts: 186	one would think that aerodynamics play into fuel economy. if you build something as aerodynamic as a brick, wouldn't it get worse mileage than something with better aerodynamics? in the day and age when everyone is concerned about fuel economy, it doesn't make much sense to release another drivable brick to the market. just my $.02

04-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#33
Bombdotcom I love my boyfriend Drives: I ride in my boyfriend's Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 818 Posts: 27	not bad for a KIA! And the hamsters got my attention, I like the commercial.

04-07-2009, 03:02 PM	#35
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	i just saw new nissan cube commercial last night and THAT THING has my attention also..... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

04-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#36
Blue_dragon_192 Drives: 2009 Yaris 4dr Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 44	I love my xB (have an 09 Yaris too). It's too bad they are all coming out with the xB look 5 years too late. I am sure the quality is no where near the xB/Toyota. The xB is an awesome vehicle, it's so easy to mod and fun to drive. It has a lot of room too.,.... Stay with the Toyota's we all know and love.

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