There are many small cars on the market today. The more you look around the more evident it will become that the 2020 Kia Soul will be your favorite. From performance to comfort, technology to safety, the 2020 Kia Soul has been redesigned to include everything you ever wanted in a small car.
Performance
The Kia Soul’s 2.0-liter dual overhead camshaft, 16-valve, inline 4-cylinder engine has plenty of get-up-and-go, producing 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm. Want more? Check out the Kia GT-Line Turbo model and see what 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm feels like.
The LX trim comes with a 6-speed manual transmission while all the rest come standard with Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with the exception of the turbocharged model. That one boasts Kia’s 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DVT).
This front-wheel-drive crossover handles great. Electric, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) with MacPherson struts and gas shock absorbers can handle the highway or back road, or even that dirt road to your favorite fishing hole. The GT-Line Turbo comes standard with a sport-tuned suspension for superior performance in those tight corners.
Style & Comfort
The newly redesigned Kia Soul still sports its signature high-hatchback rear and snub nose front end, but with a few new tweaks. Brake lights that wrap nearly entirely around the rear window give the 2020 Soul an unmistakable look.
The Kia’s coolness factor remains high with available features like two-tone roof treatment packages, hot stamping type front grilles, chrome tipped center exhaust, projector beam headlights, and privacy/solar glass. Roll out on 16- or 18-inch wheels, available in steel or alloy, or go for the 18-inch black spoke wheels that are available only on the EX trim.
Most models come standard with Kia’s premium Tricot cloth seats. The EX and GT-Line Turbo comes standard with Kia’s SOFINO leatherette with red accents. A 6-way or 10-way power adjustable driver seat, heated leather steering wheel, and leather-wrapped shift knob are just a few of the many premium touches available.
Safety
The Kia Soul comes standard with dual front, side and full-length curtain air bags. The 4-wheel disc ABS system coupled with Kia’s Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), and Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) systems help keep you safe on the road.
The Kia Soul also has an available Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detect (FCA-PED) system that works independently of the driver. In critical situations, the vehicle will automatically apply the brakes to help lessen the force of impact with a pedestrian or in a crash.
The available Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system makes slight steering adjustments, keeping you in the proper lane if you drift. The available Blind Spot Collision Warning (BSCW) system will alert you with visual and audio alerts if it senses a vehicle in your blind spot.
With over six different trims to choose from, there is sure to be a Kia Soul for every … soul. If you’re ready to do some soul searching of your own, come test drive one today.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.