2023 Kia Soul

The 2023 Kia Soul comes in four trim levels: the LX, the S, GT-Line, and EX. The entry-level trim is the LX. The GT-Line is the sportiest trim in the 2023 Kia Soul lineup. It offers some upgrades to the suspension, steering, and a wheel and tire package that makes it the most playful and energetic looking of all the trims. For a low-cost compact vehicle, the 2023 Kia Soul EX is ideal for drivers who live in cold climates with snow, as it comes with heated side mirrors and fog lights. The gloss black exterior trim gives this a sophisticated look.

The 2023 Kia Soul has a simplified engine will all trim levels bragging the same 147-horsepower, 2-liter, four-cylinder engine. While Kia did not release a Kia Turbo this time, all trim levels come with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

While the 2023 Kia Soul is front-wheel drive, it does have a slower rate of acceleration, taking about eight seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. The continuously variable automatic transmission purposely selects a lower gear ratio when the driver seeks to pass another vehicle. It handles well and is a fun machine to drive, but is not made to carve out sharp corners like the typical sports vehicle. The 2023 Kia Soul is a comfortable drive and provides a consistent and dependable ride.

The interior of the 2023 Kia Soul has some updates that many will find exciting. The boxy and upright body provides a roomy interior for both passengers and cargo. The textured door panel inserts and colorful trim lends the vehicle a youthful appeal. Tech-savvy drivers will appreciate the smartphone charging pad for personal devices, a head-up display, and keyless entry with push-button ignition. The convenience of hands-free Bluetooth connectivity is an additional feature drivers and passengers will appreciate. Owners can also customize their interior with numerous color schemes and two-tone paint options.

The entry-level 2023 Kia Soul has standard driver-assistant technology, including helpful forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist. The S-model and above have available blind-spot monitoring and automatic high-beam headlamps. The sporty GT-Line also has available navigation-based Smart Cruise Control that keeps a safe distance between the Kia Soul and traffic ahead. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Kia Soul a four-star overall rating out of a possible five-star rating in crash tests. The 2023 Kia Soul performed well, earning four stars on frontal and rollover tests and five stars on the side-impact test.