The Soul
With a sleeker shape and cutting-edge technology, the all-new Kia Soul is designed to help you explore urban living with confidence and creativity. It greets the day with energetic poise, funky style, and a focused intensity that comes across from the get-go.
Exterior
Inventive from every angle
With its dynamic stance, the Soul is ready for fun, poised for action, and extremely stable. It looks exactly
like what it is: A reliable source of inspiration that is up for whatever challenge the day throws its way.
like what it is: A reliable source of inspiration that is up for whatever challenge the day throws its way.
A profile with a purpose
With its long hood, raked windshield pillars and back-sloping roof, the shapely new Soul offers improved aerodynamics outside and ample roominess inside.
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Engaging front styling
Expressing focused attention, the front styling combines slim, high-mounted daytime running lamps, broadly spaced headlights, a compact signature grille, and pleasingly utilitarian fog lamps and air intakes.![Engaging front styling]()
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Smooth rear contours
Vertical rear lamps flank the tailgate, covering a wide area for maximum visibility and a futuristic look, while the broad bumper gives the Soul a stable stance.![Smooth rear contours]()
Interior
Very easy on the eyes
The gracefully rounded dashboard and console present what you need to know with savvy simplicity. A glance here. A finger tap there. Your eyes stay on the road. The Soul is smart about keeping you clued in, without clutter.
Your very own bubble of comfort
Step inside the Soul and you’ll immediately sense the spaciousness. There’s room to stretch and ample space for cargo thanks to more rear seat legroom, supportive seats for everyone, and doors and dashboard that are designed to stay out of the way.
Where sound meets vision
The dashboard contours are inspired by sound waves, while there's also new headsup display technology. And the audio and visual worlds combine with built-in, colored mood lighting synced to the music.
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7-inch display audio
The 7˝ touchscreen audio system combines rearview camera display, USB connectivity, phone compatibility, and Radio Data System (RDS) capability.![]()
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4.2-inch supervision cluster
Get crucial vehicle and driving information from this multi-tasking, multilanguage LCD screen between the tachometer and the speedometer, just below your line of sight.![]()
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Single sunroof
A sturdy single-panel power sunroof tilts and slides out of the way with one simple touch, bringing a refreshing breeze and an open sky to the Soul’s roomy interior.![]()
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Easier in and out
A new seat cushion height and a greater distance between the cushion and the top of the door opening make it easier than ever to get in and out of the Soul.![]()
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Sound mood lighting system
Your Soul can feel like a mobile music festival with the Sound Mood Lighting system. In mood mode, surfaces on the doors and dashboard glow in colors that change at regular intervals. In music mode, they pulsate, synced in time to the music, to add visual warmth to the listening experience. Using the LCD touchscreen, you can choose from up to 8 glow-only modes and 6 theme modes as well as adjust the intensity of the lighting.![]()
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Exclusive red door garnish
Red upper door garnish surrounding the latch is available exclusively with the GT Line model. It contrasts smar tly with the black upholstery, adding a performance flair.![]()
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D-cut steering wheel
The steering wheel is flat across the bottom for easier driver entry while also adding a racinginspired touch to the driver’s space.![]()
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Red stitch interior
For a sporty touch, red contrast stitching adorns the seats, trim, and steering wheel cover.![]()
Highlights
The future is looking fun
The new look and technology of the Soul will inspire drivers to express themselves creatively with a wide range of choices, from appearance packages to interior and exterior personalization, including audio systems and wheels.
Comfort is paramount
The Soul offers remarkable cargo flexibility, and appealing seating choices too. If you plan to spend a significant amount of time in your Soul, why not choose seats and features that take the ordeal out of the drive?
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Air-ventilated front seats & seat warmers
Subtle perforations in both the cushion and the seatback of the front seats promote cool, soothing airflow. On cold days, find comfort from the front seat warmers, which begin heating as soon as the ignition is turned on and reduce their intensity over time.![]()
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8-way driver’s & front passenger power seat / Driver’s lumbar support
Electrically adjustable power front seats give you more ways to find a perfect fit, and to easily readjust when necessary. Lumbar support offers the driver relief throughout the journey.![]()
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60:40 split folding rear seats
The cargo space features an easy lift over opening, and the floorboard can be set higher to conceal items, or lower to offer more cargo volume. The rear seat backs split 60/40 and fold forward to expand the cargo area into the cabin.![]()
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Dual-level luggage board
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8-inch HUD
The head-up display projects an image equivalent to an 8” screen onto the windshield. Your eyes stay on the road as you monitor speed, remaining distance to empty, cruise control, and DRIVE WiSE technology data.![]()
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Dynamic sound system
Featuring four door-mounted speakers and two dashmounted tweeters, the audio system is designed to deliver rich, high-fidelity sound to all occupants, with special attention paid to high-end frequencies for the driver and front passenger. Cabin contours and materials help to preserve sound quality.![]()
Performance
Torque and tech virtuoso
The Soul is designed around the theme of music, including the hum of a smooth-revving engine that takes advantage of efficient, engaging technology to inspire confidence as you zip around town.
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6-speed manual transmission
Enjoy dynamic shifting, quicker reverse-gear engagement, and better fuel efficiency with the durable 6-speed manual transmission.![]()
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6-speed automatic transmission
Enjoy smooth precision, conveniently spaced shift points, and helpful drive mode choices with the 6-speed automatic transmission.![]()
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Ride & Handling
An electric motor on the steering column results in more responsive steering, while numerous chassis and body upgrades make the ride even smoother.![]()
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Drive Mode Select (DMS)
DMS lets you choose from Sport, Normal or Eco mode to the suit your driving preferences or the demands of a particular trip. Eco mode favors efficiency over performance for long trips, while Sport summons additional torque to make driving more invigorating when desired.![]()
Safety
High-tech on the lookout
DRIVE WiSE is Kia's ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) sub-brand that’s all about improving driving pleasure and safety. Using advanced sensor and processing technology to reduce tedium and stress, DRIVE WiSE features let you focus on enjoying the drive.
Phenomenal rigidity
Better protection comes from new applications of advanced high-strength steel and structural adhesives, stiffer body elements, and design enhancements that better distribute collision forces.
Stronger. Smarter. Safer.
The new Soul packs plenty of safety technology into its appealing design. Its safety systems help keep collision forces under control in ways that protect people, while maximizing the driver's ability to avoid trouble.
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Using radar technology, BCW monitors your sides and rear and warns you if it detects a vehicle approaching into your blind spot from behind or adjacent lanes of travel. The system issues visual alerts on the side mirror and an audible alert.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
As you reverse out into a traffic lane, RCCW (manual transmission-equipped models only) scans the area using radar, and warns you with an audible alert signal if it senses a vehicle approaching. On automatic transmission - equipped models, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) also uses ESC to brake, help avoid a collision or reduce damage.
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Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F)
To help you park safely and confidently, PDW-F uses ultrasonic sensors mounted on the front bumpers and uses visual alerts on the side mirrors as well as audible alerts to warn you of any vehicles or obstacles ahead that may be getting too close.
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Rear View Monitor (RVM) : Rear top view
Dynamic parking guidance adjusts its guide lines as you turn in reverse for precise parking, and now features a top view option on the center screen.
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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when you are at a standstill on an upward incline by gently applying the brakes for up to two extra seconds while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
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6 airbags
To help protect occupants and potentially reduce injuries in the event of a collision, the Soul offers driver and front passenger airbags, two front side airbags, and available side-curtain airbags running the length of the interior on each side of the vehicle.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC ensures optimal braking performance and directional control by automatically delivering the right amount of braking force to each wheel based on individual wheel speed, steering angle and skidding.
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- Specifications of the vehicle may vary by region.
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All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
Contact your local Kia dealer for current information.
