2022 Kia Soul

Hatchback · 2015–2025 · Soul, Soul EV

Trims and features

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What changed for 2022

Starting prices: +$240 to +$1,700 (6 trims; hover for each)
Engine: 2.0L Multi-Point Injection → 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine (S, X-Line, EX, GT-Line, LX)
Touchscreen: 7 in → 10.25 in (S, X-Line, GT-Line)
Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (S, Turbo, X-Line, EX, GT-Line)
Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (S, Turbo, X-Line, EX, GT-Line)
Speakers: 10 → 6 (Turbo)
Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (LX)
Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (LX)
Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (LX)

2022 Soul trims

	EX	GT-Line	LX	S	Turbo	X-Line
Price
Starting MSRP	$23,590	$22,690	$19,290	$21,590	$27,890	$22,690
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine	2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine	2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine	2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine	1.6L turbocharged GDI	2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	201 hp	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)	Intelligent Variable Transmission
Gears	—	—	—	—	7	—
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	31 mpg	30 mpg	30 mpg	30 mpg	29 mpg	30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo behind last row	24.2 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	24.2 cu ft
Max cargo	62.1 cu ft	62.1 cu ft	62.1 cu ft	62.1 cu ft	62.1 cu ft	62.1 cu ft
Ground clearance	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in
Length	165.2 in	165.2 in	165.2 in	165.2 in	165.2 in	165.2 in
Curb weight	2,844 lb	2,844 lb	2,844 lb	2,844 lb	3,036 lb	2,844 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	10.25 in	10.25 in	8 in	10.25 in	10.25 in	10.25 in
Apple CarPlay	—	—	Wireless	—	—	—
Android Auto	—	—	Wireless	—	—	—
Head-up display	—	—	—	—	Combiner HUD	—
Audio	—	—	—	—	Harman Kardon	—
Speakers	6	6	6	6	6	6
Wireless phone charging	Qi	Qi	—	Qi	Qi	Qi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	—	—	—	—	Adaptive Cruise Control	—
Lane keeping	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Optional	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Optional	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Optional	Automatic Emergency Braking	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking	Optional	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Cloth	Cloth	Cloth	Synthetic Leather	—
Heated seats	Front	—	—	—	Front	—
Climate zones	2	2	1	2	2	2
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—
Wheels	17 in	18 in	16 in	16 in	18 in	18 in
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen	LED Reflector	Halogen

Packages and options (28)

	EX	GT-Line	LX	S	Turbo	X-Line
LX Technology Package $900	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Cross Bars $250	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Package $200	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Puddle Lamps $275	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $60	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $120	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Cargo Net $70	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Carpeted Floor Mats $135	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Illuminated Door Sill Plates $250	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Interior Light Kit $325	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Start $425	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Sport Pedals $100	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cherry Black $345	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Gravity Gray	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Inferno Red	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mars Orange	—	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Mars Orange with Black Roof $345	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Neptune Blue	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Neptune Blue with Black Roof $345	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Snow White $345	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Steel Gray	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Undercover Green	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black / Gray	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Other, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Soul 2014–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2025	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	12
2024	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	30
2023	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	4	52
2022	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Optional	Optional	1	88
2021	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Optional	Optional	2	234
2020	Kia Soul SUV FWD	4	Optional	Optional	1	381
2020	Kia Soul Electric SUV FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	0
2019	Kia Soul SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	136
2019	Kia Soul EV SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	139
2018	Kia Soul SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	218
2018	Kia Soul EV SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	221
2017	Kia Soul SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	272
2017	Kia Soul EV SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	18
2016	Kia Soul SUV FWD	5	Optional	No	5	822
2016	Kia Soul Ev SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	5	822
2015	Kia Soul SUV FWD	5	No	No	7	904
2015	Kia Soul Ev SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	7	904

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2025	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	30
2025	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2024	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	30
2024	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2023	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	30
2023	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2022	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	29–30
2022	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2021	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	27–30
2021	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2020	Soul	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	27–30
2020	Soul Eco dynamics	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31
2020	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	114
2019	Soul	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	27–28
2019	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	108
2018	Soul	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	27–28
2018	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	108
2017	Soul	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	27–28
2017	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	105
2016	Soul	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	26–27
2016	Soul ECO dynamics	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2016	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	105
2015	Soul	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	26
2015	Soul ECO dynamics	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2015	Soul Electric	Auto (A1)	105

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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