Kia Soul
MODEL REVIEW
Kia Soul Review
Kia Soul at a Glance
Driving in and around North Kansas City MO, Kansas City KS, and Kansas City, MO, is made easier with the Kia Soul. This subcompact crossover SUV offers a surprisingly spacious interior with plenty of features to ensure every trip is both enjoyable and comfortable.
In this review by the team at Oakes Kia, you’ll learn about the Kia Soul’s bold design, reliable performance, and intelligent technology. These aspects take the Kia Soul beyond just being a practical hatchback and make it the perfect candidate for your next on-road companion.
EPA-EST. FUEL ECONOMY
Up to 29 city /35 hwy*
HORSEPOWER
147 HP
EXTERIOR COLORS
10
MAX CARGO CAPACITY
62.1 cu. ft.
APPLE CARPLAY®/ANDROID AUTO™
Standard
KIA CONNECT APP
Available
KIA DRIVE WISE TECHNOLOGY
Standard
Meet This Soulful Kia Crossover
Explore the categories below to discover more about the features of the Kia Soul.
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The Kia Soul is immediately recognizable thanks to its distinctive shape. While it’s classified as a subcompact, making it possible to maneuver effortlessly, the cabin provides plenty of room for everyone and everything. Its four trims are customizable, allowing you to color your world to match your personality.
Exterior Design
As a smaller SUV, the Kia Soul can navigate narrow city streets and fit into smaller parking spots with ease.
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Length
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Width
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Height
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Wheelbase
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| 165.2 inches | 70.9 inches | 63 inches | 102.4 inches |
Its palette of 10 exterior paints includes two-tone combinations topped with a black roof, as well as these bold and bright hues:
- Inferno Red
- Neptune Blue
- Mars Orange
- Surf Blue
If you’re energetic and always on the go, the Kia Soul can reflect your inner athlete. Choose the sporty GT-Line trim that features a two-tone roof design, black high-gloss mirrors and front grille, and 18-inch Sport alloy wheels.
Comfy Interior
The Soul’s distinctive shape, tall roof, and wide door openings provide a spacious cabin. Once inside, nestle into woven cloth, tricot cloth, or Syntex seats—you’ll have seven options for seating materials to customize the interior to your personal taste. Available attributes further ensure your enjoyment, keeping you comfy and cozy:
- 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone auto climate control
- Sunroof
Despite its class designation, the Kia Soul offers plenty of headroom and legroom in both rows so everyone will be able to stretch out and get comfortable.
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Headroom (Front/Rear)
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Legroom (Front/Rear)
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| 39.9/39.5 inches | 41.1/38.8 inches |
You’ll also have plenty of space for all your gear: 24.2 cubic feet of cargo volume when all seats are upright (enough for seven carry-ons). Fold down the rear row to gain up to 62.1 cubic feet. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats and wide hatchback opening allow for easy access when you’re loading/unloading all your essentials.
RELIABLE
An additional benefit of driving a smaller vehicle is making the most of every drop in its tank. The Kia Soul is a responsible steward of both power and fuel. It offers a spry and spirited drive, even when handling corners, while sipping gas to keep the party going mile after mile.
Peppy Power
The Soul equips a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, making it a highly competent daily driver. In keeping with the Kia brand’s reputation for innovation, this powertrain is paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). It intuitively shifts gears to optimize performance, meaning the Soul’s engine will work smarter, not harder.
Meanwhile, standard Drive Mode Select adjusts the engine and transmission to match the road’s conditions and your preferred driving style.
Efficient Mileage
Part of enjoying any drive is limiting the number of stops you have to make at the pump. Aided by the IVT and its front-wheel drivetrain, the Kia Soul is highly efficient, earning up to an EPA-estimated 29 city/35 highway MPG.*
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Model
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EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
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| Soul LX, S, GT-Line | 27 city/33 hwy MPG* |
| Soul EX | 29 city/35 hwy MPG* |
Add to that the Soul’s 14.3-gallon tank and you’ll be able to travel up to 500 miles before having to stop to refuel.
INTELLIGENT
Regardless of vehicle size, technology is a requirement for today’s drivers. You want to have the ability to stay connected while you’re on the go; and, especially when others are traveling with you, you’ll want to be confident that everyone on board will remain safe. Thanks to the Kia Soul’s in-vehicle technologies, you’ll have what you want and what you need.
Intuitive Interface
When it comes to infotainment, the Soul comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen while all other trims feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Navigation. Standard features include Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and HD Radio to keep everyone engaged and entertained.
A multitude of available features take your infotainment to the next level, including:
- SiriusXM® satellite radio
- Wireless phone charger
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System
- Sound-connected LED speaker lights with adjustable color themes
Plus, the Kia Connect App allows you to control your Soul through your phone, enabling you to pre-heat or pre-cool your Kia, utilize Find My Car, and more.
Smart Safety
Continuing its innovative tradition, Kia provides peace of mind with its Kia Drive Wise driver assist technology. In the Kia Soul, you’ll be confident each time you get behind the wheel with these standard safety technologies:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Lane Following Assist/Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Additional advanced systems are available to help keep watch on all sides of your vehicle, such as Blind-Spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go-Curve.
Kia Soul vs. The Competition
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Smaller SUVs like the Kia Soul and the Hyundai Venue are sometimes underestimated. The Soul refuses to be minimized by raising the bar. You can customize more easily with the Kia Soul thanks to its extra trim and 10 paints vs. seven in its Hyundai competitor. Plus, with more horsepower and a larger gas tank, you’ll travel longer, farther in the Soul.
Quick Facts
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Soul
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Venue
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| 147 HP | HORSEPOWER | 121 HP |
| 38.8 inches | REAR LEGROOM | 34.3 inches |
| 14.3 gallons | FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 11.9 gallons |
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Continuing this trend, the Kia Soul outperforms the Nissan Kicks in power, room, and fuel tank capacity. Increasing your enjoyment, the Soul provides a standard 8-inch touchscreen that kicks the Nissan’s 7-inch display to the curb. Fully express yourself with the Soul’s 10 paints that far outnumber Nissan’s four. Hmmm... Seems you’ll get more kicks in the Kia than in the Nissan.
Quick Facts
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Soul
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vs
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Kicks
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| 147 HP | HORSEPOWER | 122 HP |
| 38.8 inches | REAR LEGROOM | 33.5 inches |
| 14.3 gallons | FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 10.8 gallons |
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The Kia Soul continues to prove that bigger isn’t always better. The Honda HR-V has an exterior length of 179.8 inches, while the Soul measures 165.2 inches. As a result, the Kia Soul is easier to maneuver yet still has quite a bit more space for cargo and passengers. You’ll also enjoy extra mileage on city streets as well as when cruising the highway. Now, that’s big.**
Quick Facts
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Soul
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vs
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HR-V
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| Up to 29 city/35 hwy MPG* | EPA-ESTIMATED MPG | 26 city/32 hwy MPG |
| 62.1 cubic feet | MAX CARGO CAPACITY | 55.1 cubic feet |
| 165.2 inches | LENGTH | 179.8 inches |
Ride With Soul
Now that you’ve gotten familiar with this subcompact SUV that belies its size, it’s time to spend some time behind the wheel near North Kansas City MO, Kansas City KS, or Kansas City, MO. Contact the team at Oakes Kia to experience firsthand what it has to offer you and to begin your next Soul-filled journey.
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Step into a New Kia Soul
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Shop Kia Soul Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* MPG: 2024 Soul LX is rated at an EPA estimated 28/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2024 Soul S is rated at an EPA estimated 28/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2024 Soul GT-Line (shown) is rated at an EPA estimated 28/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2024 Soul EX is rated at an EPA estimated 29/35/31 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition. For more information on range, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.
** Most accurate information used at time of posting.
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