“The Soul has been a massive success since its introduction to the U.S. market, blowing its (now defunct) rivals out of the water and establishing itself as an automotive icon with its fun-loving character and eccentric style,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director of Kia Car Planning and Telematics. “Even with an entirely new generation of competitors now crowding the marketplace, we are confident the all-new Soul will once again prove to be a tough contender given its unparalleled style and impressive level of invigorating technology and customization options.”
Proving the point that “there is a Soul for everyone,” the normally aspirated and optionally turbocharged Soul is available in six trim levels – LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, “EX Designer Collection” – plus the all-new Soul EV (outlined in a separate press release). Pricing will be available closer to expected on-sale date in the first half of next year. Interior design highlights include:
Available sound mood lighting emits soft light from the centre door panels and a unique 3D pattern surface on the upper door panels, with the ability to synchronize to the beat of the music playing through the Soul’s audio system
Sound mood lighting features a rainbow of customizable colours
Available wireless charging
Available dual auto climate control
Soul’s signature tweeter speakers
Since the Kia Soul first arrived on the scene in 2009, it has established a very real and remarkable connection with music. This continues to be a core attribute of the Soul’s persona and the volume has been turned up to 11 with a new mood lighting system that tailors the interior ambience according to a variety of selectable “moods”:
Hey! Yo!
Party Time
Travelling
Romance
Midnight City
Recognizing that one’s car is an integral part of their social life, the 2020 Soul continues to surprise and delight with next-gen infotainment and technology.
Available 10.25-inch HD colour touchscreen2 with split screen function (standard on EX, GT-Line with turbo engine) and rear view monitor3 and parking guidance
Android Auto4 and Apple Car Play
Bluetooth 6 Multi-Connection – two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time
Available 8-inch Head-Up Display2
Available 640-watt Harman Kardon7 audio system – twice the wattage of current Soul – with an amplifier and 10 speakers including tuned centre speaker and subwoofer
Like other newly designed Kia models, the all-new Soul offers a suite of available Kia Drive Wise features including:
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) / FCA Pedestrian type
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Changing Assist (LCA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Rear Cross Collision Warning (RCW)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Soul enhances its fun-to-drive personality and versatility with different drivetrain combinations. From the all-new 2019 Forte, Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is now available on the 2020 Soul for those who require efficiency with their zip. Designed and built in-house, the IVT is Kia’s unique version of a continuously variable transmission that provides an engaging driving experience.
A 2.0-litre Nu four-cylinder engine + 6-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with 147 horsepower, and 132 lb-ft. of torque is standard, but for those that require even more zip, a turbocharged 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI engine + 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with 201 horsepower and 195 lb. ft of torque is also available.
This is just the start. There is a LOT more to experience with the new 2020 Soul, so click the TEST DRIVE button below for a chance to experience its awesomeness first-hand.
