TRIM LEVELS (EXTERIOR)

The 2023 Soul comes in EX, GT-Line, S, and LX trim levels. A narrow upper grille connects the headlights with each other, and it has KIA lettering in the middle. There's also a larger mesh lower grille. Matching KIA lettering is underneath the rear window, and the curved taillights surround its bottom corners. You'll also get privacy glass, halogen daytime running lights, a rear skid plate, 16-inch alloy wheels, all-season tires, and a washer and wiper for the rear windshield.

You can add fog lights, 17- or 18-inch wheels, heated power side mirrors with turn signals, roof rails, a power sunroof with a sunshade, chrome accents, and dual exhaust. Available colors include Inferno Red, Steel Gray, Surf Blue, Mars Orange, Snow White Pearl, Fusion Black, Undercover Green, Neptune Blue, and Gravity Gray. You can also select a Fusion Black roof with a Clear White or Surf Blue body.

ENGINE (POWER)

The 2-liter, four-cylinder engine gives 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. It has an intelligent variable automatic transmission. No other engine options are available, and this vehicle uses front-wheel drive.

PERFORMANCE

The 2023 Soul has a quiet, comfortable ride, anti-lock brakes, and responsive power steering. It can haul up to 1,179 pounds and pull up to 2,000 pounds. You can add a suspension that's tuned for off-road or sport driving. This vehicle can go 33 mpg on large roads and 28 mpg in urban areas. The fuel tank holds 14.3 gallons, and unleaded fuel with 87 octane or higher is recommended.