I now have a little over 1000 miles on my SOUL+. I have to report that the suspension is simply not up to the overall goodness of the car. This is something that needs Kia's attention, and the sooner the better.
Most of my driving has been here in Florida, on relatively smooth streets, highways and freeways. Even minor "bumps" in the road result in a very harsh thunk from the suspension and shock clear into the drivers seat. My now 38 year old Datsun 510 Station Wagon has a far superior suspension set up.
A relatively firm suspension is fine with me - but one that thunks and clunks over minor bumps in the road just isn't acceptable -
I'd still buy the car - but I'd expect another $1000.00 to come off the deal - so I could retro fit some reasonable spring rates and matching shocks. A car with this wheelbase, weight and possible suspension travel should be FAR Better than it presently is.
Does your xB ride like this?? If it does, I can't imagine how Toyota ever sold 50,000+ per year. Chryslers PT was far better than this...
FWIW,
Carl B.
Most of my driving has been here in Florida, on relatively smooth streets, highways and freeways. Even minor "bumps" in the road result in a very harsh thunk from the suspension and shock clear into the drivers seat. My now 38 year old Datsun 510 Station Wagon has a far superior suspension set up.
A relatively firm suspension is fine with me - but one that thunks and clunks over minor bumps in the road just isn't acceptable -
I'd still buy the car - but I'd expect another $1000.00 to come off the deal - so I could retro fit some reasonable spring rates and matching shocks. A car with this wheelbase, weight and possible suspension travel should be FAR Better than it presently is.
Does your xB ride like this?? If it does, I can't imagine how Toyota ever sold 50,000+ per year. Chryslers PT was far better than this...
FWIW,
Carl B.