The Highlights
Winner of the 2020 World Urban Car of the Year, the Kia Soul is one to keep on your list. It’s is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV that first hit Canadian roads in 2009.
The Soul sits in the SUV line-up at about the same size as Kia Niro, but smaller than the Kia Seltos. It sits higher than the Niro, and has slightly smaller trunk space. But if you’re looking for cargo with benefits – the Soul has a trunk floor that raises or lowers depending on your needs (110+ litres difference).
The Soul gives you the convenience of a crossover coupled with aggressive front end styling, and the iconic “box” shape offers an unrivaled spacious experience for passengers and cargo alike.
Awards and honors for the Kia Soul and Soul EV:
• 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
• 2020 World Urban Car of the Year: Kia Soul EV
• 2021 J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study segment-best rankings
• 2021 J.D. Power Quality Winner, Small SUV
• 2020 J.D. Power Quality Winner, Small SUV
• 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Car for the Money” awards
• Best Compact Car for the Money by US News and World Report
• 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
• 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
• Kelley Blue Book Coolest Cars under $20,000US
The Soul compares to the Hyundai Kona, Toyota Prius, Nissan Kicks, Kia Niro, and Mazda CX-3.
As of 2023, Kia has retired the Kia Soul EV as it revs up its revamped electric offerings with the likes of the EV9 and EV6, and soon to come EV3 (2026 est.), EV4 (2026 est.), and EV5 (2026 est.).
Kia Soul Trim Levels - Gas
LX IVT
Starting at• 5-year/100,000 km – Worry-Free Comprehensive Warranty
• 5 year/ unlimited mileage – 24/7 roadside Assistance
• 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine with Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission)
• Idle Stop and Go
• Drive Mode Select
• 16” Steel Wheel w/ cover
• Halogen Headlights
• Heated, Power Side-view Mirrors
• Cloth Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• Air Conditioning
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Power Windows
• Dual-Level Cargo Floor
• 8” Display Audio
• Android Auto / Apple CarPlay / Bluetooth
• Rear-view camera
• 6 Speakers
EX IVT
Starting at• Adds to LX
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keep Assist System
• Driver Attention Alert
• Blind Spot Detection System
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Avoidance Assist
• 16” Alloy Wheels
• Side-view Mirror Turn Signals
• Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Cruise Control
• Wireless Cell Charger
• USB Charger
EX + IVT
Starting at• Adds to EX
• 17” Alloy Wheels
• LED Headlights / Fog Lights / Taillights w/ High Mounted Stop Light
• Sunroof
• Cloth & Artificial Leather Seats
EX Premium IVT
Starting at• Adds to EX+
• 18” Alloy Wheels
• Glossy Black and Leather trim interior accents
• 10.25” Multimedia Interface with Navigation (w/ Satellite Radio)
• UVO Intelligence
• Smart Key with Remote Start and Push Button Start
• Mood Lamps
GT-Line Limited IVT
Starting at• Adds to EX Premium
• Head’s Up Display
• Smart Cruise Control
• Advanced Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Sport bumpers, and side sill accents
• Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound
• D-Cut Sport Steering Wheel
• Leather Seats
• Power Front Seats
• Ventilated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Red interior accents, stitching and door accents
Feature Highlights
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• 1735 litres of cargo volume behind first row
• 663 litres of cargo volume behind second row; with cargo floor raised there is 530 litres
• 2.0 Nu Atkinson 4-valve 147 hp 132 lb-ft torque engine with Intelligent Variable Transmission in the gas models
• Estimated Fuel Economy (city-highway-combined) is 8.5-7.0-7.9 L/100km
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Winner of 2020 Urban World Car of the Year
10.25-Inch Display Screen
Spacious Interior
Safety
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The Kia Soul has a great selection of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems features that are available depending on the model. The EV Premium and EV Limited, especially, come with a ton of STANDARD safety features.
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keep Assist System
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Avoidance Assist
• Advanced Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Blind Spot Detection System
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Rear-View Camera w/ Dynamic Guidelines
• Advanced Smart Cruise Control with stop and go
Technology
Technology Like No Other
And like all of Kia’s lineup, the Soul offers a wide array of standard and optional technology. This includes:
• Advanced Smart Cruise Control with stop and go
• 10.25” Mulitmedia Interface with Integrated Navigation
• Android Auto / Apple CarPlay / AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite Radio / Bluetooth
• UVO Intelligence Telematics
• Wireless Cell Phone Charging Pad
• 7” TFT LCD Supervision Cluster
• Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound System
• Head’s Up Display
• Ambient Mood Lighting
UVO
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Connected Routing
A new cloud-based route calculation system that uses UVO cloud to calculate the optimal route. In other words, using real-time maps, predicted upcoming traffic info based on historical information and AI to learn the preferred routes of users, it will get you to your destination.
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Enhanced UVO voice assist feature
For example, this allows voice control of the vehicle’s climate, seat and steering-wheel heating, audio system, and other functions.
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But don’t take our word for it…
Motortrend.com says: “Spacious, zippy, and boldly styled, the Soul is a value-packed, multi-talented SUV. Its infotainment system is also easy to use—our main complaint is the model’s continued lack of available AWD.” Check out the article here.
Carbuzz.com rates the Soul at 9.2/10: “The Kia Soul has always been in a league of its own in terms of practicality and unique style, but the newest version, redesigned for the 2020 model year, packs in impressive tech and has a class-leading interior to boot.” Read the full article here.
Here’s What Soul Drivers have to say, here.
Plus, check out all the official information on the KIA Soul right here at KIA.ca.
You can also access all our articles on the KIA Soul right here.
