2016 Kia Soul named Best Compact for Families

After evaluating more than 250 vehicles and choosing winners in 21 categories, U.S. News &

World Report has named the 2016 Kia Soul the “Best Compact Car for Families.”

Winners in 2016 Best Cars for Families have a combination of high safety and reliability ratings, excellent reviews from the automotive press, plus technology and convenience features catering to families.

(NOTE: Right now at Barnett, you can lease a new 2016 Kia Soul for an incredible $99 a month!)

The award methodology combines professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume figures, and the availability of family friendly features. Within each of the 21 categories, the vehicle with the highest composite score is named the Best Car for Families in that category.

“We’re honored that U.S. News named Soul the Best Family Car within the compact category for

2016,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning Kia Motors America. “The iconic urban

passenger vehicle has numerous features geared toward families on the go who are looking for

advanced driver assistance systems, cutting-edge technology, spacious passenger seating, and

cargo space.”

Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor, U.S News & World Report, said, "The 2016 Kia Soul is a

great choice for families who want a vehicle with a small footprint, but plenty of interior space. In

addition to its roomy and comfortable passenger cabin, the Soul has the safety features to give

parents peace of mind, and the entertainment features to keep the peace in the backseat."

The extremely popular Soul upped its wow factor for the 2016 model year with a host of new style

and convenience features. Owners can express their unique individualism through a new Designer

Collection that plays up Soul’s fun-loving attitude with a two-tone paint scheme.

Three unique trim levels (Base, Plus, and Exclaim) remain, and each added new features for the

2016 model year. Alloy wheels now are standard across all models. Meanwhile, Base models

equipped with the Convenience Package add a 4.3” color touch screen, SiriusXM satellite radio,

and integrated Rear Camera Display.

The new Designer Collection package brings new style with two visually striking two-toned color

combinations—white with a red roof, or red with a black roof. In addition, the Designer Collection

also adds 18” alloy wheels with black spokes, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift

knob. The Exclaim now comes standard with leather-trimmed seats. Also new to Exclaim is the

Premium Package, which elevates the driving experience with desirable convenience features

including Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) and Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS), both of which are new to the Soul.

Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has

published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America each year, including Best

Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. Over the past year, U.S.

News Best Cars had over 45 million unique visitors with more than 65% of visitors actively

shopping for a car. 80% of those active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site

influenced their car purchasing decision.

In addition to the new 2016 Soul for an incredible $99 a month at Barnett, right now you also can lease a 2016 Sorento LX or Sportage LX for that same price. Or, a 2016 Kia Forte LX is just $139 a month with $0 down! Simply pay first month’s payment, tax, title and license. A new Optima LX is $169 a month with the same upfront requirements. See your Barnett sales associate for details on all these offers.

And, of course, every new vehicle purchased comes with Barnett’s exclusive—and FREE—

MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too. Come see us

soon at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake!