2020 Kia Soul review

1. Exciting styling

Since it was first introduced in 2008, the Kia Soul has set out to be a hip and trendy little compact crossover vehicle, emphasizing edgy and exciting styling. And this third-generation model for 2020 continues to stay true to that philosophy. Sharp lines, aggressive headlight and grille designs on the front, and swooping window lines along each side help make the 2020 Kia Soul look funky and eye-catching. When you're driving this out and about in the city, expect people to turn heads when they see it parked up.

2. Choice of exterior colors and accents

Paired to such excellent exterior styling is an equally great selection of exterior colors—10 in total. And among the usual offerings are some seriously bold and bright color choices, like Inferno Red, Mars Orange, and Solar Yellow. Additionally, keep an eye out for different color combinations where a second color is used as an accent to give your Soul some seriously eye-popping style. Clear White with an Inferno Red roof is a particular favorite for us, but you should be able to find the combo that really speaks to you.

3. Spacious interior

The 2020 Kia Soul backs up all that exterior style with plenty to offer inside—chiefly, in terms of interior space. With a total of 120.9 cubic feet of interior volume, the 2020 Kia Soul offers you plenty of room inside to stretch out and get comfy. It can seat you and four other passengers with ease and storage capacity is no problem at all. A standard 24.2 cubic feet of luggage volume is enough for most grocery store trips while folding flat the 60/40-split-folding rear seat allows you to enjoy a total of 62.1 cubic feet of cargo volume.

4. Well-Equipped from standard

The feature list on the 2020 Kia Soul is vast and contains plenty of tech and equipment across the range of trims. And the best part? Many of them are included as standard on the base model. The base LX trim includes features like rear privacy glass, a seven-inch touchscreen display, a rearview camera, hill-start assist, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. And should your LX be equipped with the CVT transmission, you can expect even more standard features, like engine start/stop, remote locking and unlocking, cruise control, and additional storage room under the armrest. There are plenty more tech and driver-convenience features across the range, but even from standard, the 2020 Kia Soul is well equipped for you.

5. Good engine selection

There are two engines available on the 2020 Kia Soul, with each one excelling at its chosen purpose. The standard 2.0L four-cylinder is a great all-around engine for everyday city driving, capable of an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined when coupled with the CVT transmission.

If you want a little more excitement and fun in your day-to-day driving, that's where the GT-Line Turbo model comes in. Featuring a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, it's good for 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Should you want your 2020 Kia Soul to be just as exciting to drive as it is to look at, the GT-Line Turbo is a great choice.