"The Cars.com honor shows Soul's perpetual appeal as it continues to receive consumer and media acclaim and attract new buyers to Kia showrooms," says Sprague.
The auto has also earned praise from a number of other publications and organizations in recent months. Among its accolades: The Soul was named Small Car of the Year by FAMA magazine, a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and it was among the 10 Great and Safe Rides for Teens by AutoWeek magazine.
The Soul starts below $14,000 and is available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! and Soul sport. Four special-edition models, based on the Soul+ trim, also will be released this year. Among its other features: front seat active headrests, dual front advanced airbags, front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags and an antilock brake system. << PREVIOUS PAGE