What's New For the 2020 Kia Soul?

Redesigned for the current model year, the 2020 Kia Soul uses narrower headlights that cross the entire front and sharper edges on a lower grille. A more rounded nose gives the vehicle a sleeker look from the side. With the 2.2-inch increase in overall length and a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, the crossover has slightly bigger door openings and carries five more cubic feet inside. As for performance, the base engine has greater power and efficiency.

2020 Kia Soul Trims & Features

    
• LX. The entry-level model includes the 2.0L inline-4 and a six-speed manual transmission. The five-seat interior is upholstered in woven cloth with a driver's seat that manually adjusts in six ways.
    
• S. This trim adds numerous driver assists like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and Blind Spot Collision Warning. Intelligent Variable Transmission is standard. The seats are upholstered in Premium Tricot Cloth
    
• GT-Line. To make driving in inclement weather safer, this model puts bulb-type fog lights up front. A 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area allows for more convenient charging. Leather wraps the steering wheel and gearshift knob.
    
• X-Line. This model upgrades the exterior with the X-Line Exclusive Exterior Body Kit and the X-Line Exclusive Roof Rails.
    
• EX. Heat is built into the outside mirrors to remove frost and snow during the winter months. You can power-adjust the driver's seat in 10 ways. UVO link allows access to navigation and infotainment features through a 10.25-inch touchscreen display.
    
• GT-Line Turbo. The top of line launches using the most powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 and a 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission. The seats get SOFINO leatherette and heat is built into the steering wheel.

2020 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2020 Kia Soul hits the highway with your choice of two engines. The first is the 2.0-liter inline-4 that generates up to 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque while getting up to an EPA-estimated 33 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG in the city.

The second is the 1.6-liter Turbocharged 4-cylinder that delivers 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque with the help of Gasoline Direct Injection. Its fuel efficiency reaches 32 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG in the city. Both engines take advantage of Dual Overhead Cams and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing.

Kia Soul Safety

Kia Drive Wise technologies user external sensors to monitor your driving environment and warn you of any dangers. Forward Collision Warning warns you of a potential crash and prompts Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to apply the brakes to prevent it. When you change lanes, Blind-Spot Collision Warning can tell you a car has entered your blind spot. If you drift from your lane, Lane Keeping Assist issues an alert and applies steering nudges to bring your vehicle back in line. When you back out of a parking spot, the rear-view camera shows what's happening behind you. With Smart Cruise Control, you stay at a safe distance from whatever is front with automatic speed changes.