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Summary of the Kia Soul GT-Line car review:- The Kia Soul has been updated for 2023.
- It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, matched to a CVT.
- There is no all-wheel-drive option.
- The base trim comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch instrument cluster, a 6-speaker audio system, cloth seats, heated front seats, remote key-less entry, and front and rear power windows.
- US models lack power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats, which are available in Canada.
- Kia still embraces physical buttons for many controls.
- A compact car replacement with competitors like the Toyota C-HR and Nissan Kicks.
- It is a good city run-around and easy to maneuver, one of the smallest in its class.
- Cabin noise increases at high speed.
- Interior space gives extra practicality and versatility.
- It has good outward visibility.
- New for 2023 are updates to the grille, bumpers, headlamps, tail lamps.
- There are standard rear occupant alerts, plus optional lane follow assist, navigation-based smart cruise control, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, and highway driving assist.
- The Kia Soul GT-Line reviewed costs just under $29,500 CAD,
- 8.5 L/100 km city / 7.0 L/100 km HWY
- 5-year/100,000 km warranty.
