Kia

Kia Soul

Price $22,595 – $52,095
Fuel consumption < 8.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 81%(view ratings)
In order to remain competitive against other city-oriented small crossovers, the Kia Soul receives a mid-cycle update for 2023 including redesigned headlights and bumpers plus new 17- and 18-inch wheels. The company is also expanding safety content, making more features standard across the line. Gas-powered units feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, while the Soul EV continues with a choice of two batteries providing a range of 248 km or 383 km.

Kia Soul

Pricing
MSRP CA$43,095
Fees CA$1,800
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$811/month
Powertrain
Engine Electric
Power 134 hp @ 2,600 rpm (100 kW)
Torque 291 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,400 rpm (395 N·m)
Transmission Single-speed
Drivetrain FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po)
Energy 39.2 kWh
Voltage 327 V
Charging times
  • 120V: 36.0 h
  • 240V: 6.0 h
  • 400V: 0.8 h
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Electric, Electric SUV, Subcompact SUV
Assembly Gwangju, KR
Generation 3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City N/A
Highway N/A
Combined N/A
Electric autonomy 248 km
CO₂ emissions 0 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof not available
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats not available
Head-up display not available
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
GPS standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension semi-independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P215/55R17
Rear tires P215/55R17
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,195 mm (165″)
Width 1,800 mm (71″)
Height 1,605 mm (63″)
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102″)
Weight 1,572 kg (3,466 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 663 l and 1,735 l
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 9.8 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h 6.8 s (estimated)
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 42 m
Warranty
Base warranty 5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Average 81%(view ratings)