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The 2024 Kia Soul Review Summary:- The LX trim starts at $20,190.
- The S trim starts at $22,690.
- The GT-Line trim starts at $23,790.
- The EX trim starts at $24,490.
- Regardless of the trim level, the engine is the same.
- It is powered by a 2-liter naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder that outputs 147 horsepower and 132-pound feet of torque.
- Power is sent to the front wheels through an IVT transmission.
- The zero-to-60 time is around 8.3 seconds.
- All trim levels, except the EX, get 27 MPG in the city and 33 on the highway, and the EX gets 29 MPG in the city and 35 on the highway; all take unleaded fuel.
- The drive modes include normal and sport, which alter shifting points, throttle response, and steering sensitivity.
- 60-to-0 stopping distance comes in at 115 feet.
- Breaking feel is firm.
- The front suspension is MacPherson strut and the rear is couple-torsion beam rear axle with gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
- Ride quality feels a good bit of the road; it is like a compact car.
- The steering feel is good. It is customizable depending on the drive mode you select.
- There's a little road noise coming into the cabin.
- Rear visibility is great.
- There's a Kia logo at the upper portion of the front grille with block-like elements going into the headlights.
- Front air curtains to help with the airflow around the tires.
- Each wheel setup differs based on the trim level.
- LED headlights are optional for the GT-Line.
- Rear privacy glass comes standard across the board.
- An eight-inch color touchscreen display comes on the LX. All other trims are getting a 10.25-inch color touchscreen display.
- A factory navigation system comes with S and up trim levels.
- It comes standard with six speakers, but there is an optional 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (GT-Line).
- Quiet mode eliminates the rear speakers and puts a limit on the volume of the front speakers.
- When in reverse, the infotainment screen shows a rearview camera.
- It features the forward collision avoidance system with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, and driver attention warning.
- The adaptive cruise control with stop and go is an option on the GT-Line and EX trim levels.
- For safety, it has an IIHS Top Safety Pick with LED headlights.
Final Thoughts:
- It has unique styling
- It is affordable
- It has America’s best warranty
- It is best to get the "S" trim or higher
- The digital gauges are great
- All-wheel drive would be nice
