2023 Kia Soul Overview
One of the most unique vehicles on the market is, and has been, the Kia Soul. Its boxy shape and iconic hamster commercials set it apart from most other SUVs. The 2023 Kia Soul arrives with some exciting updates while maintaining many of the features people have loved for years. What’s new for the 2023 […]
2022 Kia Soul Overview
For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third generation, the 2022 Kia Soul arrives with a few changes for the better and one change that might cause a stir in some local Cars & Coffee […]
2022 Kia Soul Ditches Manual Transmission and More Updates
According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately 20 percent year-over-year. As such, the brand isn’t doing much to change the compact SUV for the 2022 model year. However, there are a few notable updates to mention as well as pricing changes across the Soul lineup. Tech Spotlight: Learn more about […]
2021 Kia Soul Overview
For 12 years, the Kia Soul has garnered attention from auto enthusiasts worldwide thanks to its quirky, signature style. While not much has visually changed on the model, the Soul has undergone a variety of small enhancements throughout the years. For 2021, that holds true, with only a handful of minor updates to the most […]
Kia Soul Is One of the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for […]
[UPDATE] Kia Soul EV Not Coming Back to U.S. Any Time Soon
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Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was not going to be produced for the 2020 model year. But they held on to the promise of a better version of the quirky electric vehicle for 2021, as advertised by Kia for quite some time. However, it turns out that the “Upcoming […]
Kia Soul and Its Impressive Tech Recognized by J.D. Power
Marketing research company J.D. Power recently released its 2019 rankings for vehicles across all segments and automakers, ranging from initial vehicle quality to overall brand excellence. Adding to its large collection of awards, the Kia Soul was named a segment winner in the 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. Speaking of Awards: Kia Niro […]
Supremely Safe: The 2020 Kia Soul Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from IIHS
It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia Soul already has an award to put on its shelf. The 2019 iteration of the quirky Kia vehicle was named the “Best Compact Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report, and it received the Top Safety Pick rating from the […]
2020 Kia Soul Overview
The Kia Soul has been a staple of the Kia lineup since the first production model became available in the U.S. in 2009. The eccentric, box-shaped vehicle was the first in a series of design-driven models intended to attract younger drivers. Having accomplished this, and acquiring a ton of awards along the way, not much […]
2019 Kia Soul Wins Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award
Our eyes are up and ahead on the new 2020 Kia Soul, which takes one of the funkiest and most distinctive cars on the road today and makes it even more stylish. But we would be remiss to not do the 2019 Kia Soul its proper diligence as it yields the throne to its successor. […]
Kia Reveals 2020 Kia Soul EV
Along with the all-new, six-trimmed 2020 Kia Soul revealed yesterday at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia revealed details about its battery-powered counterpart, the Soul EV. Powered by a 201 horsepower-rated electric motor and 64kWh battery, the Soul EV combines the fun-to-drive performance of a crossover and the efficiency and environmental benefits of an electric […]
2018 Kia Soul Earns Top Spot on US News & World Report’s List of Best Cars for Dogs
A car ride could mean abundant joy or full-on terror for your furry family member. No matter what type of traveler your dog is, he or she will feel better when riding in a Kia Soul. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2018 Kia Soul is one of the 13 […]
2019 Kia Soul Overview
The 2019 Kia Soul is a great family vehicle with its unmistakable boxy design and eye-catching style. This distinctive and bold hatchback is back for 2019, and it promises to be a head-turner as it cruises down the city streets. For a fun compact crossover that represents your unique personality and fits any lifestyle, the 2019 […]
Kia Soul Makes US News 2018 List of EVs with the Longest Range
More and more drivers are eager to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. This increased demand is prompting a variety of automakers to manufacture their own EVs that don’t scrimp on style, power, technology, or most importantly, driving range. That’s why it’s no surprise that the 2018 Kia Soul EV earned a spot […]
Kia Soul Deemed Great for Families in 2018
The Kia Soul is a hit with parents and automotive insiders. Editors from Parents magazine and automotive experts from Edmunds singled out the Kia Soul for the second year in a row when comprising the 2018 roundup of the 10 Best Family Cars. Out of 300 four-wheeled contenders, the Soul snagged a spot in the […]
Kia Soul’s Cool Style and Affordability Land It on Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 List for Seventh Time
For seven consecutive years, the Kia Soul has secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s List of the 10 Coolest Cars under $20,000. The Kia’s distinct hatchback perfectly fit KBB’s editors’ quest to determine the list based on vehicles that are “fun to drive and fun to own.” Learn More: Soul and Sorento win Best […]
Kia Uses Kia Soul EVs for New Fast-Charging Wireless System
A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles has come to an end with promising results. Learn More: Why you should buy a Kia Soul EV The joint effort between Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, Inc. (Mojo) “to develop a fast-charging wireless power transfer system” has reset […]
U.S. News & World Report Names Kia Soul Best Compact Car for the Money
The Kia Soul has earned the distinction of “Best Compact Car for the Money” from U.S. News & World Report. The publication deemed the Kia Soul’s “class-leading initial quality” as one reason for it besting the competition. “The U.S. News & World Report rankings compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus […]