5 Top Benefits of Driving the 2020 Kia Soul

The Kia Soul is a subcompact SUV. It can seat a maximum of five and carry their luggage with ease. The 2020 Kia Soul is the latest model available. It features the same box-like design of its predecessors, but with updated lights and entirely reshaped body panels. The 2020 Kia also boasts of a redesigned interior, a long list of standard safety features, and a roomier cabin. 

5 Top Benefits of Driving the 2020 Kia Soul

1. Smooth, Powerful Engines

The Kia Soul is available with a choice of two engines, a naturally aspirated 2.0 liter Atkinson inline-four, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The former is rated for 132 lb-ft of torque and 147 horsepower, and can power the Soul from 0-60mph in 8.0 seconds. The latter, on the other hand, ups the power, powering the Kia from 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds.

2. A Roomy Upscale Interior

One of the highlights of the Kia Soul’s design has always been its short nose. In conjunction with the boxy shape, the stubby nose allows the cabin to occupy more of the wheelbase, maximizing interior space. In addition, unlike many competitors, the Kia Soul does not feature a wildly sloping roofline. Consequently, the headroom is sufficient no matter where you sit in the car.

The Kia’s ride height ensures a commanding view of the road not only for the driver but also for all passengers. The roomy cabin is dominated by a 7-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash, and six speakers channel amazing audio. But that’s not all: the Kia comes with a powerful Harman Kardon audio system along with a crisp 10.25-inch touchscreen.

3. Generous Cargo Space

With all the seats occupied, the Soul has a maximum of 24.2 cubic feet of space for your cargo. With only the front row occupied, the Kia Soul has a maximum of 62 cubic feet of cargo space, enough to carry the bulkiest of loads.

4. An Eco-Friendly Kia Soul EV

If you find alternative powertrains appealing, you’ll love the Kia Soul’s electric model. Kia calls it the Soul EV. It shares interior and exterior styling accents with the regular Kia Soul, but swaps out the internal combustion engines in favor of an electric motor and battery pack.

The electric motor produces up to 201 horsepower, and in place of a conventional transmission, the Soul EV uses a gear reduction setup to channel power to the wheels. The battery pack gives this EV a 243-mile range and a 127 mpg fuel efficiency rating.

5. A Multitude of Safety Features

As previously established, the 2020 Kia Soul boasts of a long list of passive and active safety features. These include a pedestrian detection system, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, automatic forward emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, parking assistance, and driver drowsiness monitoring.

If you’re in the market for a hatchback or subcompact SUV, the 2020 Kia Soul just about ticks every box. Its practicality, comfort, and silky powertrains ensure it stays at the top of its class. Contact Crain Kia today to learn more.

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