Thanks Ellie for your informative and detailed report. Will be getting in touch with my local Kia dealers to get a much closer look, probably this weekend. I am torn between going for the Soul and accepting the limited room in the boot or going for a Skoda Superb iv PHEV. About 90% of my journeys are 30 miles and lower so the only time I would use the ICE engine is for holidays etc. On the other hand I am so worried about the climate crisis I am willing to compromise to reduce my climate footprint. Good point about using a roof box as a way of ameliorating the lack of boot space.
Again Ellie many thanks and pleased for you that you have found a car you both enjoy that will save you money and help the climate.