Kia Soul 2019– car dimensions: 4196 mm long, 1801 mm wide and 1600 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,271 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all trims, plus a rear camera. Higher grades add dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, forward collision avoidance with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot collision warning, and lane keeping assist. These aids help with daily drives and highway trips. Base models stick to manual climate and basic cruise options in some packages.
Boot space measures about 530 litres with seats up and expands to 1758 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded. A dual-level cargo floor helps load taller items or create a flat surface.
Braked towing reaches 1100 kg and unbraked 550 kg across most engines. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension appears in the specs for work use. Payload stays within standard GVWR limits for light loads and passengers.
The cabin offers generous space for five with soft-touch materials and supportive seats. Higher trims add leather or leather-cloth mixes, power adjustments for front seats, heating for front and rear outboard positions, front ventilation, and a heated steering wheel. A panoramic sunroof with power shade is available on select grades for an open feel.
Fuel economy ranges from 24 city/30 hwy/27 combined to 26/31/28 mpg depending on engine and transmission.
Routine oil changes recommended every 7,500 miles.
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Standard dual front, side, and curtain airbags plus ABS, ESC, and rearview camera.
Fuel use varies by powertrain. The base 1.6-liter engine with manual returns 24/30/27 mpg. With automatic it improves to 26/31/28. The 2.0-liter automatic is rated 25/30/27. The turbo 1.6-liter with dual-clutch automatic matches the best at 26/31/28.
Servicing follows a 7,500-mile interval for oil and filter changes along with tire rotations and basic inspections. Longer items like spark plugs come later in the schedule.
Safety starts with a full set of airbags, stability control, anti-lock brakes, and a rear camera on every model. Higher packages add blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking. Crash tests earned a full five stars from NHTSA and Top Safety Pick from IIHS when equipped with the optional braking system.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the standard warranty covering basic items for five years or 60,000 miles and the powertrain for ten years or 100,000 miles.
Length 4196 mm, Width 1801 mm, Height 1600 mm, Wheelbase 2601 mm (Soul 2019 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia Media 2020 Soul Specifications and Overview, conversions to mm/L/kg/m applied directly, airbags from multiple published.