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Kia Soul

Kia Soul at a Glance

Driving in and around Covina, Los Angeles, and Pomona, CA, 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 Covina Kia team, 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 MPG^*

HORSEPOWER

147 HP

EXTERIOR COLORS

MAX CARGO CAPACITY

62.1 cu. ft.

APPLE CARPLAY®/ANDROID AUTO™

Standard

KIA CONNECT APP

Available

KIA DRIVE WISE TECHNOLOGIES

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.

Make Your Presence Known

As a smaller SUV, the Kia Soul can navigate narrow city streets and fit into smaller parking spots with ease, making it the perfect addition for anyone who lives an active life.

Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
165.2 inches	70.9 inches	63 inches	102.4 inches

Its palette of nine exterior paints includes two-tone combinations topped with a Black roof, as well as these bold and bright shades like Inferno Red, which is a fiery fusion of fierce flair, burning bright like sunset embers, or Surf Blue, which is cool and crisp like a serene seaside breeze.

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 18-inch Sport Alloy wheels, enhanced sport-inspired body styling, and a front grille with Gloss Black and Chrome accents.

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 six different upholstery materials and color combination options to customize the interior to your personal taste.

For the most comfortable commute, consider adding these available attributes to keep 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. Front- and rear-seat passengers will share nearly identical headroom dimensions at 39.9 and 39.5 inches respectively. Regardless of where you’re seated, you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out thanks to 41.1 and 38.8 inches of front- and rear-row legroom.

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.

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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 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 rating.^*

Model	EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
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.

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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. You’ll want to be confident that everyone on board will remain safe, especially when others are traveling with you. 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 with an 8-inch touchscreen on its base trim while all other trims feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Navigation. Standard features include Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® wireless technology 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 Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go-Curve.

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Kia Soul vs. The Competition

At a Glance: Kia Soul vs. Hyundai Venue

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 nine 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

Soul	vs	Venue
147 HP	HORSEPOWER	121 HP
38.8 inches	REAR LEGROOM	34.3 inches
14.3 gallons	FUEL TANK CAPACITY	11.9 gallons

At a Glance: Kia Soul vs. Nissan Kicks

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. Hmmm... Seems you’ll get more kicks in the Kia than in the Nissan.

Quick Facts

Soul	vs	Kicks
147 HP	HORSEPOWER	141 HP
38.8 inches	REAR LEGROOM	34.5 inches
14.3 gallons	FUEL TANK CAPACITY	11.8 gallons

At a Glance: Kia Soul vs. Honda HR-V

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

Soul	vs	HR-V
Up to 29 city/35 hwy MPG^*	EPA-EST. FUEL ECONOMY	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 Covina, Los Angeles, or Pomona, CA. Contact the team at Covina Kia to experience firsthand what it has to offer and to begin your next Soul-filled journey.

All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new Soul for yourself are conveniently available right here online.

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^* MPG: Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition. For more information, please see www.fueleconomy.gov. 2025 Soul LX is rated at an EPA-estimated 27/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2025 Soul S is rated at an EPA-estimated 27/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2025 Soul GT Line (shown) is rated at an EPA-estimated 27/33/30 MPG (City, Highway, Combined). 2025 Soul EX is rated at an EPA-estimated 29/35/31 MPG (City, Highway, Combined).

^** Most accurate information used at time of posting.

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