-Sn!PeR- Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 All-New For 2020 Multiple Trims from sporty GT-Line to rugged X-Line 201-Horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder available Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Optional 10.25-inch touchscreen On sale spring 2019 Pricing starts at $18,485 including $995 destination Be sure to read our full expert review of the 2020 Kia Soul Ten years ago, Kia introduced the Soul; a small, spunky runabout with a modest asking price, SUV-inspired functionality, and a liberal blast of style. Unlike its competitors of the day (Honda Element, Scion XB, Nissan Cube) the Soul endures, as signified by the recent launch of the 3rd-generation 2020 Kia Soul. We just returned from San Diego having driven the 2020 Kia Soul in two forms; the X-Line and the GT-Line. The X-Line sports plastic body-cladding and a rugged demeanor (but doesn’t offer all-wheel drive) while the GT-Line injects sporty flair into the Soul formula via racier front and rear fascias, 18-inch wheels, and red accents. The GT-Line can also be equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine making 201 horsepower. That a notable bump from the naturally-aspirated 147-horsepower 2.0-liter powering all other Soul trims. Electric Soul coming The Soul’s lineup will also include trims ranging from the simple LX, the distinct EX Designer Collection, a cheaper GT-Line featuring the base engine, and a pure-electric Soul EV. That last one might be the most interesting of the bunch, delivering a predicted 243 miles of range, and utilizing an independent rear suspension as opposed to the simpler twist-beam setup found on all other Kia Souls. Our first taste of the 2020 Soul was brief but left us filled with good vibes. Ride quality has improved, the exterior design looks both familiar and fresh, and the interior remains unexpectedly spacious given the Soul’s size. We look forward to spending more time behind the wheel…especially that Soul EV. Class of 2020: The New and Redesigned Cars, Trucks and SUVs The Soul’s upright SUV-like stance seemed novel when it debuted a decade ago. These days desire for an upright form factor is stronger than ever among car buyers. The latest Soul comes competitively-priced in a single body style that is well-poised to battle tall front-drive SUV competitors like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota CH-R. It will also need to battle a new competitor from Kia’s parent company, too: the 2020 Hyundai Venue. Models, Features and Prices The new Soul is offered in seven trim levels, with the base LX featuring modern necessities like air conditioning, power accessories, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The manual transmission is limited to the base LX trim while the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine can only be found as an option on the sporty and comparatively pricey $28,485 GT-Line 1.6T. Prices below include $995 destination charges. 2020 Kia Soul LX 6MTStarting Price: $18,485 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine 6-speed manual transmission 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers Auto on-off headlights Power mirrors 6-way manual driver’s seat 60/40-split folding rear seat 7-Inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Bluetooth USB charge port 6-speaker audio 2020 Kia Soul LX CVT Starting Price: $19,985 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine CVT automatic 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line CVT Starting Price: $21,285 Forward collision avoidance Lane keep assist Driver attention warning Illuminated sunvisor GT-Line front and rear fasicas GT-Line 18-inch wheels 2020 Kia Soul S CVT Starting Price: $21,285 16-inch alloy wheels Body color mirrors Premium cloth seats Blind spot warning Rear cross collision warning 2020 Kia Soul X-Line CVT Starting Price: $22,485 X-Line 18-inch wheels Front fog lights Roof rails Plastic body cladding 2020 Kia Soul EX CVT Starting Price: $23,685 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation Smart key with push button start Dual-zone automatic climate control Dual USB center console chargers Bluetooth with voice recognition Wireless phone charging Heated front seats Rear center arm rest LED position lights 17-inch alloy wheels 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 1.6T Price: $28,485 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine 7-speed dual-clutch transmission GT-Line front and rear fasicas GT-Line 18-inch wheels Center exhaust with dual finisher Sunroof with power sunshade LED interior lighting 10-way power driver’s seat Heated steering wheel Harman Kardon premium audio Speaker lights Smart cruise control Head up display Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection
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