Get to Know the Kia Soul

If you’re looking for a car that has a lot of personality, you’ll want to take a look at the 2020 Kia Soul. This quirky hatchback represents the third generation for this car and it brings you an extra element of fun and practicality to your drive. You’ll be glad to see everything offered in the Kia Soul when you want to take a drive. This car gives you more where you don’t expect it.

What Do We Like About the Kia Soul?

Still fun, Still Funky

There may not be a dramatic style change from the outgoing version of the Kia Soul, but the 2020 version rides on an entirely different chassis. You’ll find more room in the cabin and a longer car that gives you more room for your stuff. The Kia team has had a ton of success with this car and keeps it ready for you to drive.

Better Base Engine

The previous version of the base engine in the Kia Soul didn’t give you much to brag about. Although the 2020 version doesn’t take things much farther, the base engine is a 2.0-liter engine that makes 147 horsepower, which is fifteen more than the previous base engine. You can have either a six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission for the drive.

Peppy Turbo

When you want more power, you’ll be pleased to have the optional turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 201 horsepower at the GT-Line trim. This is the same engine that power some of the other Kia models that have great power for you to drive. Enjoy the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission when you want to take advantage of more power.

More Cargo Room

The proportions of the Kia Soul aren’t radically different, but you do have more space than in the past. You’ll now have 23.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats which is an increase of more than 25 percent when compared to the previous version of this car. Fold the rear seats down and experience the immense spaciousness of what this cabin can offer.

Lots of Passenger Room

You’ll have more room for you and your passengers in the newest model of the Kia Soul. The tall roof gives you plenty of headroom and you’ll be able to get comfortable when you enjoy one of the supportive seats in the cabin. The square shape and wide build of this car make it spacious for everyone that wants to take a drive together.

Excellent Handling

The small size and footprint of the Kia Soul make it easy for you to have the nimble quickness and handling you want when you take this car out for a drive. You won’t feel that you’re driving a sports car, but the Kia Soul can easily be fun and active wherever you decide to drive. Get behind the wheel and feel the fun of this little car.

Safety Aplenty

There’s a long list of safety features offered for the Kia Soul. This car gives you everything from automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alerts. Each trim level comes with its own level of safety items that can make it easy for you to have the confidence you need in your Kia Soul when you take a drive.

Lots of Tech

Every version of the Kia Soul comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to get the tech started. There are several vehicles in the same class as the Soul that don’t offer these things. You’ll be glad to have the seven-inch touchscreen offered on most models and the 10.25-inch screen that shows up on higher versions of the Soul.

Enjoy the Lights

If you choose the top model of the Kia Soul, you’ll have a light show going on in your car. You can adjust the lights that pulse along with the beat of the music being placed. This model also gives you a 640-watt/10-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system which is optional. Enjoy this feature when you want to take your friends out for a night of fun together.

Drive the Kia Soul EV

There’s an electric version of the Kia Soul called the Soul EV. This version isn’t simply added for the sake of saying an EV is present, it truly has the range and qualities you want. A full charge can last 243 miles and give you the feeling you want when you take it for a ride. If you’re ready to enjoy an electric vehicle, the Kia Soul EV is right for you.

Improved Fuel Mileage

Do you want to drive farther on a tank of gas? If so, the 2020 Kia Soul is the right vehicle for you to have the ride you’re after. The base version of this car gives you 27 city/33 hwy mpg while the turbocharged models give you 27 city/32 hwy mpg. Both are right or you to have the fuel mileage you’re looking for when you drive.

What Don’t We Like About the Kia Soul?

Confusing Safety Features

Depending on the trim you choose, you’ll find standard and available safety features for you to have the package you want. You’ll have to find the team at your local Kia dealer to enjoy a full explanation of what features are offered on which versions of this car. Once you find the right one, you’ll have what you’re looking for.

No AWD

This might not be a big deal to you unless you consider the Kia Soul to be an SUV. There aren’t many compact cars that offer AWD and none of them offer it as a standard feature. This shouldn’t be a disqualifying factor when it comes to driving the Kia Soul. Get behind the wheel and find the right version of this car for your drive every day.

Firm City Driving

If you choose the Kia Soul with the largest wheels, 18-inches in size, you might find the ride to be a bit firm in the city. The smaller wheels do provide a smoother ride and are more likely to give you the feeling you want on the road. Choose the 16 or 17-inch wheels and have the ride you’re looking for when you drive around the city.

An Angrier Look

The Kia Soul has a lot of personality and part of that is the front face which does look angrier that the previous model. The light bar stretching across the front end gives this Kia a squinty appearance. The look might be angry, but it does start the look and fun you want when you’re ready to drive the funky car that is the Kia Soul.