Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The reviewed car is a 2023 Kia Soul LX. The car’s styling has been updated a bit, specifically on the front and rear ends. The overall proportions, however, are maintained. Kia presents the Soul as a subcompact SUV, but it is viewed more like a compact hatchback, albeit taller than normal. The car’s styling, both the exterior and interior, is one of its best selling points.
It is no longer available with a manual transmission or a turbo engine. All 2023 Soul models have the same engine and transmission: a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and 132 torque, and an intelligent variable automatic transmission.
The rear cargo area measures 2 feet 3 inches from the bottom of the back seat to the rear of the cargo area. The width inside the cargo area is 3’ 4”. The height of the cargo area measures 3’ 4”. The length of the cargo area, with back seats folded, is 4’ 8”. The cargo area has a lift height of 2’ 8”. There is a spare tire and tools provided.
A person 6’ 5” has sufficient head and knee room in the front and back. However, the back trim level does not have cell phone charging ports, USB ports, or air vents. This model has a 8” touch screen standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The digital gauge cluster is modern and standard. The audio system, at six speakers, is OK, but needs the volume cranked up for highway music and Bluetooth phone use. The technology package adds blind spot collision avoidance, rear cross traffic collision avoidance, lane change assist, and 16” alloy wheels. The car has automatic emergency braking, lane following assist, lane keeping assist, and driver attention warning standard. A main selling point is Kia’s legendary 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
