2022 KIA SOUL 

• Sold in the USA = 2019-Present
• 3rd Generation
• Build Kia Soul Online for the USA

2022 Kia Soul SUV Price in the USA

Kia launched its subcompact SUV Soul in 2008 and its second generation was unveiled in 2014 which was featured with beautiful interior and spacious cabin equipped with many upgraded features now Kia has brought us the redesigned model in 2019 which has a more spacious cabin and wonderful handling qualities that let the drivers roll it through the streets of the city.  Kia Soul has been ranked number one among all other subcompact SUVs because it has been equipped with lots of safety features, has been passed through many crashed tests, offers a spacious cabin, and has an excellent overall quality.

Trim Levels:

 It is available in six trims that include LX base trim, S trim, X line trim, GT line trim, EX trim, and GT Line Turbo

LX trim features sixteen inches steel wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, seven inches touchscreen display, and six speakers.

S trim is upgraded with alloy wheels and driver’s assistance programs.

X line trim features eighteen inches alloy wheels, leather upholstery, and fog lights.

 GT Line trims further add a sunroof, restyled front grille, and forward-collision warning alarm.

EX trim is equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, two USB ports, 10.3 inches touch screen for infotainment, and heated front seats.

GT Lines Turbo is the top-level trim that offers a sunroof, ten speakers audio system, an adaptive cruise control system along with a head-up display.

Engine, Transmission & Power:

All the trims of Kia Soul are powered by 1.6 liters 1589 cc turbocharged engine producing maximum power of 201 hp and torque of 195 pounds-feet while the Turbo trim gets its power from two liters 1988 cc four-cylinder engine generating a horsepower of 147 hp and torque of 132 pounds-feet. It offers a six-speed manual transmission on all trims is a standard while there is also the availability of automatic transmission on some trims too.

Drive & Fuel Economy:

 It only provides front-wheel drive and all-wheel driving is not offered yet in the version of the Kia Soul. Handling and steering control of the Kia Soul 3rd generation is perfect to roam around the towns giving better turning abilities and the brake pedal is smooth giving a fine braking system avoiding lurches. It has the power to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 8.8 seconds which is very efficient for small-sized SUVs like Soul. The fuel economy of Kia Soul is very affordable giving you the mileage of 27 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on highways.

Exterior Design & Features:

Kia Soul has received some changes in its exterior design with sharp contour lines and iconic looks having a restyled front grille that has a two-tone paint treatment introduced in it while 3D Boomerang LED headlights accompanies on its sideways provided with narrowly designed daytime running lights and turn indicators while top-level trims also have fog lights for assistance.

C pillars of Kia Soul are airplane wing-shaped while roof rack mountings are also provided and the rear end is boxy having eye-catching tail lights while base trim features steel wheels and all other trims are upgraded with sporty aggressive-looking eighteen inches alloy wheels to add masculine appearance in its overall looks.

Interior Design & Features:

The cabin of Kia Soul has mood lighting to set the tone you want to feel calm and the seats are covered with leather coverings with the availability of ten ways power-adjustable driver’s seat also provided with heating facility and the power sunroof also adds more brightness in the cabin. It is a five-seater car that accommodates passengers with spacious room letting them enjoy the ride comfortably while its cargo area is also generous which can be further increased by folding rear seats.

A 10.25 inches LED touch screen display provides you infotainment that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car play interface while ten speakers are given in top-level trims to let you enjoy a good sound system and wireless charging is also available inside the cabin.

Kia Soul has been declared a Top Safety pick vehicle by IIHS as it is equipped with all standard safety features like forwarding collision warning, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, lane-keeping assistance, and an automatic emergency system.

Major competitors:

Tough competitors of  Kia Soul include Volkswagen Golf, Mazda CX3, Honda Fit, Hyundai Kona, and Jeep Renegade.

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