Kia Soul receives Best Overall Value award, one of many

The Kia Soul has another award to include atop its already crowded shelf. Recently, the Soul was added to the “2010 Top Cars for Families” list by online parenting site Motherproof.com, which awarded the vehicle “Best Overall Value.”

This designation joins the Kia Soul’s growing collection of honors received across a variety of categories. It’s been awarded two “Top Safety Picks” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, one of the “Most Exciting Cars of 2010” by TIME.com, one of “10 Great and Safe Rides for Teens” by AutoWeek magazine, and most recently the “Best Hatchback of 2010” by popular automotive website Cars.com.

Motherproof.com is a website dedicated to providing mothers with pertinent and helpful new car information. The reviews are written with a mother’s needs in mind. The website awards vehicles  considered best for families based on the family-friendly guidelines outlined by the reviewers. With top honors awarded to the Kia Soul, Normal IL mothers will undoubtedly consider it when investigating their next family car.

When considering the benefits and features the Kia Soul offers, consumers can see why it’s an awards magnet. As the automaker’s brand-new hatchback, the Soul combines the ruggedness of an SUV with the versatile and efficient size of a compact. Its exterior sports a fresh and unique boxy shape that, combined with an affordable price, makes it appealing to buyers of all ages.

Kia Dealerships in Normal are especially excited about the Soul’s extensive array of standard safety features. Some of these features include advanced dual front airbags, Antilock Brake System, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist System, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

The vehicle’s interior is another selling point for the Kia Soul. Normal, IL drivers are impressed  with its versatile dashboard, which sports a prominent center pod with convenient dials for climate and audio system control. In addition, the front seats have numerous storage areas and all passengers benefit from the car’s spacious interior.

Regardless of its size, the Kia Soul is bursting with features, which aim to give motorists a comfortable and relaxing driving experience. Due to these benefits and many more, the Soul continues to gain recognition.