2025 KIA Soul

The 2025 Kia Soul is a standout in the subcompact SUV segment thanks to its bold styling, roomy interior, and impressive value. With a boxy silhouette and upright seating, it delivers unexpected space and versatility. 2025 Updates and Trim Highlights The model gains a new Soulmate Special Edition based on the EX trim, featuring exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, two‑tone roof, Harman Kardon premium audio, and Umber-style synthetic/leatherette upholstery thekeea.com +14 PR Newswire +14 mcgratharlingtonkia.com +14 Car Reporters +4 MotorTrend +4 AP News +4 . Trim grades include LX (starting around $20,490), S ($22,990), GT-Line ($24,090), EX ($24,790), and Soulmate ($26,965) PR Newswire +8 Kia Media +8 MotorTrend +8 . Engine, Performance & Efficiency Under the hood is a 2.0 L inline‑4 engine delivering 147 hp and 132 lb‑ft torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive only carweek.com . Fuel economy is strong, rated at approximately 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, with highway on EX trim reaching an estimated 35 mpg jtskia.com +14 Car Reporters +14 MotorTrend +14 . Acceleration from 0–60 mph takes about 8.3–8.5 seconds MotorTrend Edmunds . Interior Space & Cargo Capacity Despite its compact exterior, the Soul offers generous interior space—front/rear legroom around 41.1/38.8 inches and cargo volume of 24.2 cu ft behind the rear seats, expanding to 62.1 cu ft with seats folded AP News +4 MotorTrend +4 Kia Country +4 . The cabin includes a 60/40-split rear seat, dual-level cargo floor, and flexible storage PR Newswire +14 jtskia.com +14 findlaykia.com +14 . Technology & Amenities The LX trim includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while higher trims (S and above) offer a 10.25-inch display, wireless charging, and SiriusXM carweek.com +4 thekeea.com +4 Kia Country +4 . Other available features include ambient interior lighting, push-button start, remote start, heated front seats, and a Harman Kardon sound system on higher trims or Soulmate Edition Car Reporters . Safety & Driver Assistance All trims are equipped with Kia Drive Wise suite—forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and following assist, and driver attention warning Kia +7 carweek.com +7 thekeea.com +7 . Available safety upgrades on higher trims include blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic assist, and adaptive cruise control with intersection support MotorTrend +1 jtskia.com +1 . Driving Experience & Value Reviewers praise the Soul’s nimble handling and comfortable ride in the subcompact class, despite some wind and road noise at highway speeds PR Newswire +15 Edmunds +15 Car Reporters +15 . Its playful design, competitive pricing, and spacious usability stand out among similarly sized vehicles like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks MotorTrend +1 Edmunds +1 . Reliability & Ownership Notes J.D. Power gives the 2025 Soul an overall quality rating of 82 out of 100, with particularly strong reliability and resale projections. Some owners have reported minor long-term issues under heavy use Kia Media +4 J.D. Power +4 Edmunds +4 . Reddit discussions also suggest 2025 may be its final year as the model is being phased out in favor of newer EV platforms