The Kia Soul is one of my most recommended SUVs, mainly for the great warranty, but also for the outstanding pricing.
-Jerry The Car Pro
Kia is updating the Kia Soul for 2023, making some design tweaks, adding new colors and option packages. The lineup is simplified as well. It's down to four trims - with the X-Line and Turbo models being discontinued for 2023.
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Here's a list of the trim levels and pricing which starts from $19,790, excluding destination.
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Soul LX |
$19,790 |
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Soul S |
$22,290 |
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Soul GT-Line |
$23,390 |
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Soul EX |
$24,090 |
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New for 2023
For 2023, the Soul gets an updated front end with a new grill, available LED headlights, redesigned fog lights and new daytime running lamps. Kia also redesigned the rear fascia and taillights. New 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels are also available. Two new two-tone paint hues join the color options: Clear White with Fusion Black roof and Surf Blue with a Fusion Black roof.
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In the cabin, you'll find a new10.25-inch (standard on all but LX trim) touchscreen with navigation.
Safety
The Soul lineup is equipped with with six standard ADAS collision avoidance and safety assist features:
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian
- Lane Keeping Assist + Lane Following Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert
:An LX Technology Package adds Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance and Rear-Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance.
GT-Line Package
A GT-Line Technology Package adds heated front seats and a Harman/Kardon premium sound system accessed through the 10.25-inch color touchscreen. Multi-colored LED speaker lights pulse in time with the tunes. It also includes:
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning capability (radar + camera type)
- Highway Drive Assist
- Navigation based Smart Cruise Control
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Power driver seat
- High-gloss interior trim
- LED headlights and taillights
- Cargo Cover
- Dual-level cargo floor
Powertrain
All trims share a 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine that produces 147-horsepower and132 lb.-ft- of torque through the front wheels. Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission is standard across all variants.
We should see the 2023 Kia Soul hit the road by the end of the summer.
Photo Credit: Kia.