At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia Motors America (KMA) acquainted a superior path with move with the world introduction of the all-new 2020 Soul, a totally new yet commonplace variant of Kia's dearest and grant winning urban runabout. Taking everything that promoted the eccentric, unusually styled subcompact, Kia Motors emptied a greater amount of its spirit into almost every last bit of the vehicle, bringing about a third-age that keeps on rising above unmatched style, lively execution, exciting innovation, and urban common sense.
"The Soul has been a gigantic accomplishment since first experience with the U.S. showcase, blowing its (presently outdated) matches out of the water and setting up itself as a car symbol with its carefree character and erratic style," said Orth Hedrick, official chief of Car Planning and Telematics. "Indeed, even with a completely new age of contenders presently swarming the commercial center, we are sure the all-new Soul will by and by end up being an extreme contender given its unparalleled style and amazing dimension of animating innovation and customization choices."
Demonstrating the point that "there is a Kia Soul for everybody," the typically suctioned and alternatively turbocharged Soul is accessible in six trim dimensions - LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, "EX Designer Collection" - in addition to the all-new Kia Soul EV (delineated in a different public statement). Valuing will be accessible closer to expected at a bargain date in the main portion of one year from now.
Structure Beyond the Box
While the Soul remains consistent with its structure legacy with its square shaped outline and certain position, its recently etched lines, bleeding edge subtleties, and specialized lighting components present the most modern, energetic and inventive Soul yet.
New outside plan features include:
Innovative front fog light setup with interfacing trim piece complements width
Thin plan daytime running lights and turn flag pointers
Bigger front grille with special two-tone treatment
Front bumpers add volume to perfect and smooth surfaces
Rooftop rack mounting focuses
Three-dimensional wraparound boomerang-formed taillights
C-columns intended to look like plane wings
Mark vertical back window and "Island" remain consistent with Kia Soul plan legacy
Unmistakable C-column decorate includes new "Soul" realistic
Music has been a larger subject for Soul since its origin, and it's the same this round.. For the third era, fashioners and architects increased the volume on the inside. Drawing motivation from the "passionate perception of sound," the Kia Soul's inside space is embellished with shapes and surfaces that reflect acoustic enlivened components to make a full tangible ordeal.
Inside plan features include:
Accessible sound inclination lighting discharges delicate light from the middle entryway boards and a one of a kind 3D design surface on the upper entryway boards, with the capacity to synchronize to the beat of the music playing through the Soul's sound framework
Sound temperament lighting highlights a rainbow of adaptable hues
Accessible remote charging
Accessible double auto atmosphere control
Soul's mark tweeter speakers
Keen Packaging and Stronger Structure
Notwithstanding its minimal impression, the Kia Soul's square shaped measurements keep on presenting an astounding measure of payload and traveler space. Somewhat longer than previously, the 2020 Soul additionally includes all the more astutely planned bundling with an end goal to make openness much less demanding.
Outside Dimensions:
Length: 165.2 in. [+2.2 in.]
Width: 70.9 in. [unchanged]
Tallness: 63.0 in. [unchanged]
Wheelbase: 102.4 in. [+1.2 in.]
Inside Dimensions:
Legroom (front/raise): 41.1 in./38.8 in. [+0.2 in./ - 0.3 in.]
Headroom without sunroof (front/raise): 39.4 in. /39.5 in. [-0.2 in./unchanged]
Shoulder room (front/raise): 55.5 in. /54.7 in. [unchanged]
Freight limit: 23.8 cu.- ft. [+ 5.0 cu. ft.]
Bundling features:
More extensive and lower raise liftgate opening enhances simplicity of stacking and emptying
Simple hold handle on liftgate
Double dimension payload board offers adaptability with the capacity to oblige taller things utilizing the lower level setting
Bigger front entryway openings because of etched front entryway boards
The 2020 Soul's more grounded structure profits by an expanded utilization of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), hot stepped segments, and basic cement. With more grounded bones, the 2020 Kia Soul is relied upon to accomplish the most astounding security appraisals from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Cutting edge Infotainment and Kia Drive Wise Technologies
Perceiving that one's vehicle is a basic piece of their public activity, the 2020 Soul keeps on astonishing and pleasure with cutting edge infotainment and innovation.
Accessible 10.25-inch HD shading touchscreen with split screen work (standard on EX, GT-Line with turbo motor) and back view screen and stopping direction
Android Auto and Apple Car Play
Bluetooth® Multi-Connection - two Bluetooth gadgets can be associated in the meantime
Accessible 8-inch Head-Up Display
Accessible 640-watt Harman Kardon sound framework - double the wattage of current Soul - with an enhancer and 10 speakers including tuned focus speaker and subwoofer
Like other recently planned Kia models, the all-new Soul offers a suite of accessible Kia Drive Wise highlights including:
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA)/FCA Pedestrian sort
Path Keeping Assist (LKA)
Path Changing Assist (LCA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Vulnerable side Collision Warning (BCW)
Raise Cross Collision Warning (RCW)
Brilliant Cruise Control (SCC)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
What Drives You?
Kia Soul improves its amusing to-drive identity and flexibility with various drivetrain blends. From the all-new 2019 Forte, Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is presently accessible on the 2020 Soul for the individuals who require productivity with their zip. Planned and worked in-house, the IVT is Kia's one of a kind form of a ceaselessly factor transmission that gives a drawing in driving knowledge.
2.0-liter Nu four-chamber motor + 6-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
147 torque, 132 lb-ft. of torque
For those that require considerably more zip, a turbocharged choice is likewise accessible:
1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI motor + 7-speed double grasp transmission
201 torque, 195 lb. ft of torque
With the Soul's everything new stage comes a progressively refined affair in the driver's seat and out and about. Architects structured suspension geometry to help suppress commotion, vibration and brutality while additionally enhancing dealing with and comfort in an assortment of conditions.
A Soul for Everyone
The 2020 Kia Soul can be furnished to pass on one's extraordinary feeling of style through an assortment of adaptable choices. Beside the all-new Soul EV that debuts close by its gas partner, the Kia Soul offers considerably greater adaptability as per diverse ways of life.
GT-Line
Energetic front and back belt
18-inch compound wheels
P235/45 R18 tires
One of a kind side ledges and front sash with red accents
Incorporated mist lights on front grille
Sparkle dark side mirrors
"GT-Line" badging
Calfskin wrapped D-molded controlling haggle handle
Accessible 201-HP turbocharged motor
Chrome tip focus exhaust
Bigger circle brakes
Game tuned suspension
X-Line
Tough body pack
Body cladding
Overfenders for chunkier look
Rough terrain propelled highlights
Extraordinary 18-inch compound wheels
Rooftop rail enlivened accents
Discretionary two-tone paint
Haze lights
EX Designer Collection
18-inch composite wheels with dark spokes
Driven headlights and haze lights
Two-tone rooftop treatment
P235/45 R18 tires