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2024 Kia Soul

Hatchback · 2015–2025 · Soul, Soul EV

Trims and features

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2024 Soul trims

EXGT-LineLXS
Price
Starting MSRP$24,490$23,790$20,190$22,690
Powertrain
Engine2.0L MPI2.0L MPI2.0L MPI2.0L MPI
Horsepower147 hp147 hp147 hp147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft
TransmissionIntelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)
DrivetrainFwdFwdFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)31 mpg30 mpg30 mpg30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Cargo behind last row24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft
Max cargo62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft
Ground clearance6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in
Length165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in
Curb weight2,987 lb2,998 lb2,888 lb2,888 lb
Tech
Touchscreen10.25 in10.25 in8 in10.25 in
Audio—Optional——
Speakers6666
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control—Optional——
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionOptionalBlind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection + optionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingOptionalRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
Comfort
Seats——Cloth—
Heated seatsFrontOptional——
Climate zones2212
Second rowBench SeatBench SeatBench SeatBench Seat
Exterior
Wheels17 in + option18 in16 in + option16 in
Packages and options (31)
EXGT-LineLXS
EX Designer Package $500Optional———
GT-Line Designer Package —Optional——
GT-Line Technology Package $2,400—Optional——
LX Technology Package $500——Optional—
Cross Bars $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lifestyle Hitch $340Optional—OptionalOptional
Mud Guards $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Puddle Lights $275OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $65OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350——Optional—
Cargo Net $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $95OptionalOptional——
Cargo Tray with Seatback Protection $120Optional———
Carpeted Floor Mats $175OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Door Scuff Plates $325OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Light Kit $325OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Pedals $100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Clear White with Black Roof $345———Optional
Fusion Black $345OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gravity Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Inferno Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mars Orange ——OptionalOptional
Neptune Blue —Optional——
Snow White $345OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Steel Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Surf Blue Optional———
Surf Blue with Black Roof $345—Optional—Optional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black and White —Optional——
Umber Optional———

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem press release, Other, Other, Other, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. 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.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2025 2.0L 4-cylFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 0 12 Some versionsYes
2024 2.0L 4-cylFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 0 30 Some versionsYes
2023 2.0L 4-cylFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 4 52 Some versionsYes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl		FWD29–31 mpg 4 of 5 1 88 OptionalYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD27–31 mpg 4 of 5 2 234 OptionalYes
2020 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD27–31 mpg
114 MPGe		 4 of 5 1 381 Some versionsYes
2019 1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
108 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 275 OptionalYes
2018 1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
108 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 439 OptionalYes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 290 OptionalYes
2016 1.6L 4-cyl
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD26–27 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 5 822 OptionalYes
2015 1.6L 4-cyl
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD26 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 7 904 NoYes

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

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

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 012
2024 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 030
2023 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 452
2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 188
2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 2234
2020 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 1381
2020 Kia Soul Electric SUV FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2019 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1136
2019 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3139
2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1218
2018 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3221
2017 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1272
2017 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 318
2016 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalNo 5822
2016 Kia Soul Ev SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 5822
2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 NoNo 7904
2015 Kia Soul Ev SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 7904

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2025SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2025Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2024SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2024Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2023SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2023Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2022SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 29–30
2022Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2021SoulAuto (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
2021Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2020SoulAuto (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
2020Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2020Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 114
2019SoulAuto (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
2019Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 108
2018SoulAuto (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
2018Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 108
2017SoulAuto (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
2017Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105
2016SoulAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 26–27
2016Soul ECO dynamicsAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 26
2016Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105
2015SoulAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 26
2015Soul ECO dynamicsAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 26
2015Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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