2020 Kia Soul Review

2020 Kia Soul Engine Specs & Options

There are two possible engines for the 2020 Kia Soul. You’ll find both of these in the table below along with the numbers for horsepower and torque for each one.

The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is the standard offering. The fact that it’s capable of producing 147 horsepower along with 132 lb-ft of torque means that you’re going to have plenty of get-up-and-go at your disposal. It’s sure to come in handy, whether you’re making your way up a steep hill or attempting to pass another vehicle.

This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with the LX base trim, however, drivers have the option of including the Intelligent Variable Transmission, which is set to improve the overall performance, efficiency, and noise of the Kia vehicle.

The available 1.6L 4-cylinder engine supplies you with even more oomph thanks to its 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Plus, its 7-speed dual-clutch transmission allows for even more control over the drive.

2020 Kia Soul Spotlight on Style

Inside and out, there are several characteristics belonging to the 2020 Soul that will turn heads. Highlights include the fact that there are plenty of color possibilities. A few of the exterior hues are listed below:

• Inferno Red
• Solar Yellow
• Gravity Gray
• Mars Orange
• Snow White Pearl

Other aspects of the Kia Soul exterior that are well worth noting include the standard 16-inch Steel Wheels with Wheel Cover, the available 17-inch Alloy Wheels, and the available 18-inch Alloy Wheels with Black Spokes.

With such standouts as Black Woven Cloth and Gray Two-Tone Woven Cloth, you can count on the interior to make quite an impression as well.

2020 Kia Soul Interior Measurements

The Soul provides you and your passengers with all the wiggle room you’re going to need, whether you have a growing family, or you’re showing some visiting friends around town. Some of the dimensions that bring this point out include the 102.2 cubic feet of passenger volume as well as the specs for headroom, hip room, legroom, and shoulder room below:

With 24.2 cubic feet of cargo volume, the Kia Soul helps you make sure that you have all of the space you’re going to need to bring such items along as camping supplies, your kids’ athletic equipment, grocery bags, and luggage. Helping your friends move won’t be a problem either. The Soul lets you fold the 2nd-row seatbacks down to get a maximum of 62.1 cubic feet to accommodate those larger items.

2020 Kia Soul Fuel Economy

No matter where your travels end up taking you, you can be sure that, when you’re behind the wheel of the Soul, you’re not going to be worrying too much about where you’re going to find the next gas station. The exact gas mileage that you’re going to get out of this efficient ride depends on the trim level.

Due to its 6-speed manual transmission, the LX trim provides you with an EPA-estimated 25 city/31 highway MPG.* When the LX, S, GT-Line, and X-Line trims are equipped with the Intelligent Variable Transmission, it boasts an even better EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway MPG.*

The Kia Soul EX manages to give you an EPA-estimated 29 city/35 highway MPG* when you choose to go with the standard 17-inch wheels. The GT-Line Turbo is where you’ll find the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. With it, you can expect to get an EPA-estimated 27 city/32 highway MPG.*

2020 Kia Soul Accessories and Available Driver-Assistance Features

There are several accessories that are available for the 2020 Soul that are sure to come in handy. For starters, there’s the Bike Frame Adapter that makes it possible for you to bring along bicycles for when it’s time to try out some challenging bike trails. There are also accessories that help you keep your SUV looking like new. These include the Clear Applique Door Handle Pocket Protector, the Clear Applique Hood Protector, and the Hood Deflector.

Drivers who choose the S 2020 Soul trim or higher will have an assortment of driver-assistance features on which to rely. These features work with exterior radar sensors that can measure the speed of the Kia vehicle and its distance from the object or other car ahead. It then sends the data back in the form of warnings or braking assistance to help drivers avoid, or reduce the severity of, a collision. These features include the Lane Change Assist (LCA), Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Assist (RCCA), and more!