Business Car Manager Verdict on the Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi Mixx
The Kia Soul is an interesting-looking, well-made, well-equipped alternative to a Nissan Juke or Peugeot 2008.
What a shame, it’s hard to recommend this Kia as a business car choice, because its inefficient diesel engine equals the 132g/km emissions figure. Rival suchs as the Nissan can better the Soul’s 56.5mpg fuel figure too.
For the most efficient Soul, you’ll need to choose the electric power of the EV version, but I’d advise looking elsewhere if you’re after a petrol or diesel crossover.
The Low Down on the Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi Mixx….
| Doors and body style | 5-door Crossover |
| Engine/gearbox: | 1.6-litre 4-cylinder diesel/six-speed manual |
| CO2 Emissions: | 132g/km |
| Economy: | 56.5mpg |
| Power/torque | 126BHP/260Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed: | 10.8secs/112mph |
| Insurance group: | 10 |
…..and what it costs
| P11D Value | £21,700 |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £142 per month |
| Road tax (VED) | Band E |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2014/15 to 2016/17 | 22%, 24%, 23% |
| Benefit in kind 2014/15 to 2016/17 | £4,348, £4,744, £4,546 |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £955/£79.58 |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1,910/123 |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £1,005/159.16 |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £2010/167.50 |
| Figures correct at time of posting | |
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator |
