The 2010 Kia Soul brings a new attitude to the Korean automaker's lineup.The front wears the new Kia corporate grille and friendly-feeling headlamps; the rear is less tidy, but the square, tall taillamps frame a light and lofty hatchback that's nearly vertical-a nice punctuation to the Soul's casual leaning stance. Inside, it's a refined blend of round shapes and embossed plastics-and a variety of colors and textures if you like, from red plastic covering the dash to houndstooth-check material swathing the seats.Two engines and two transmissions give Soulsters agreeable choices for city driving, if not much beyond that. The base Soul comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 122 horsepower and 115 pound-feet of torque. With the sole transmission, a five-speed manual, it's rated at 26/31 mpg.. Ride quality and steering feel are otherwise the highlights of this conventional small-car package.The 2010 Soul interior has seats for five adults.Knee and legroom are good, seat comfort is good, and headroom is great-even in the backseat, where the middle passenger may be compressed for shoulder room. . Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty extends to the Soul.