Does the KIA Soul have a DPF?

I will check whether the 2011 KIA Soul diesel automatic we are looking at has a DPF. It seems it will be a bonus if it has. We have looked at the Venga but don't find it very attractive. There's something about the Soul.

Asked on 6 July 2013 by SW, via email

Answered by Honest John
KIA resisted fitting these diabolical dustbins to its diesels as long as it could, and KIA DPFs have not been a problem yet, but DPFs all have a limited life and too many short runs from cold could bring trouble.
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