Kia Soul SK3
Third generation · 2020–2025 · 6 model years · 11 trims
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Photo: 2023 Kia Soul EX in Steel Gray, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2025 Kia Soul EX+ in Gravity Grey, front right, 2024-09-29 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Soul Foodora by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2023 Kia Soul EX in Steel Gray, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2023 Kia Soul interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2023 Kia Soul EX in Steel Gray, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Kia Soul EX+ in Gravity Grey, front right, 2024-09-29 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Soul Foodora by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Kia Soul EX in Steel Gray, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Kia Soul interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | |||||||
| LX · Hatchback | Inline 4-cylinder, 2.0L DOHC 16-valve MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-VT / CVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $20,490 |
| S · Hatchback | Inline 4-cylinder, 2.0L DOHC 16-valve MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-VT / CVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $22,990 |
| GT-Line · Hatchback | Inline 4-cylinder, 2.0L DOHC 16-valve MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-VT / CVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $24,090 |
| EX · Hatchback | Inline 4-cylinder, 2.0L DOHC 16-valve MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-VT / CVT) | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $24,790 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| LX · Hatchback | 2.0L MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder; 1,999cc | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $20,190 |
| S · Hatchback | 2.0L MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder; 1,999cc | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $22,690 |
| GT-Line · Hatchback | 2.0L MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder; 1,999cc | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $23,790 |
| EX · Hatchback | 2.0L MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder; 1,999cc | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $24,490 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| LX · Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $19,890 |
| S · Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $22,390 |
| GT-Line · Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $23,490 |
| EX · Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $24,190 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| LX · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $19,290 |
| S · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $21,590 |
| GT-Line · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $22,690 |
| X-Line · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $22,690 |
| EX · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $23,590 |
| Turbo · Hatchback | — | — | — | 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (7DCT) | FWD | 27/32 (29) | $27,890 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| LX MT · Hatchback | — | — | — | 6-Speed Manual | FWD | 25/31 (27) | $17,590 |
| LX · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $19,090 |
| S · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $20,690 |
| GT-Line · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $21,790 |
| X-Line · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 28/33 (30) | $21,790 |
| EX · Hatchback | — | — | — | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $23,350 |
| Turbo · Hatchback | — | — | — | 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (7DCT) | FWD | 27/32 (29) | $27,650 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| LX 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | FWD | 25/31 (27) | $17,490 |
| LX IVT · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with ISG | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $18,990 |
| GT-Line 2.0L · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with ISG | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $20,290 |
| S · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with ISG | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $20,290 |
| X-Line · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with ISG | FWD | 27/33 (30) | $21,490 |
| EX · Hatchback | 2.0L I-4 MPI Atkinson Cycle DOHC with D-CVVT | 147 | 132 lb-ft | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with ISG | FWD | 29/35 (31) | $22,690 |
| GT-Line 1.6T · Hatchback | 1.6L Twin-Scroll Turbocharged GDI DOHC I-4 with D-CVVT | 201 | 195 lb-ft | 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (7DCT) | FWD | 27/32 (29) | $27,490 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
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.