Kia Soul AM

First generation · 2010–2013 · 4 model years · 10 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2013
Base MT · Hatchback 1.6L GDI DOHC Inline-4 138 123 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (26) $14,400
Base AT · Hatchback 1.6L GDI DOHC Inline-4 138 123 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 25/30 (26) $16,200
+ MT · Hatchback 2.0L MPI DOHC Inline-4 164 148 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/29 (26) $16,700
+ AT · Hatchback 2.0L MPI DOHC Inline-4 164 148 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/28 (26) $17,700
! AT · Hatchback 2.0L MPI DOHC Inline-4 164 148 lb-ft 6-speed automatic FWD 23/28 (26) $19,900
2012
MT · Hatchback 1.6L I4 GDI 138 123 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual (6MT) FWD 25/30 (26) $13,900
AT · Hatchback 1.6L I4 GDI 138 123 lb-ft Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic (6AT) FWD 25/30 (26) $15,700
+ MT · Hatchback 2.0L I4 MPI 164 148 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual (6MT) FWD 24/29 (26) $16,300
+ AT · Hatchback 2.0L I4 MPI 164 148 lb-ft Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic (6AT) FWD 23/28 (26) $17,300
! AT · Hatchback 2.0L I4 MPI 164 148 lb-ft Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic (6AT) FWD 23/28 (26) $19,600
2011
MT · Hatchback Gamma G4FC 1.6L DOHC MPI inline-4, CVVT, naturally aspirated 122 115 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 26/31 (28) $13,300
+ MT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 24/30 (26) $15,495
+ AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/29 (26) $16,495
! AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/29 (26) $18,495
Sport AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/29 (26) $18,495
2010
MT · Hatchback Gamma G4FC 1.6L DOHC MPI inline-4, CVVT, naturally aspirated 122 115 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 26/31 (28) $13,300
+ MT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 24/30 (26) $14,950
+ AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/30 (26) $15,900
! MT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 24/30 (26) $16,950
Sport MT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 5-speed manual FWD 24/30 (26) $16,950
! AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/30 (26) $17,900
Sport AT · Hatchback Beta II G4GC 2.0L DOHC MPI inline-4, naturally aspirated 142 137 lb-ft 4-speed automatic FWD 24/30 (26) $17,900

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2013 3 ★★★★★
2012 3 ★★★★★
2011 3 ★★★★★
2010 3 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.