The all-new 2023 Kia Soul has surprised everyone with its smart and attractive exterior and interior design, not to mention its driver assistance and safety systems. It looks like a car that came from the future. Moreover, its compact size and comfortable interior have made its past generations successful over the past few years. Here are the best features and specs of the 2023 Kia Soul.
Trim Levels
In total, there are six trim levels available for the 2023 Kia Soul. They are LX, GT-Line 2.0L, S, X-Line, EX, and GT-Line 1.6L. The LX trim has two configurations and each of the other trims has one configuration only. The main difference between the two configurations of the LX trim is that one of them comes with a six-speed manual transmission, while the other one comes with a CVT transmission. The rest of the trims also come with the CVT transmission, except for the GT-Line 1.6L trim that comes with a seven-speed DCT transmission.
Performance
Although the 2023 Kia Soul doesn’t look like a typical sports car, its GT-Line 1.6L model can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds, which is pretty fast for a subcompact crossover. Furthermore, all trims come with a 2.0-liter engine, except for the GT-Line 1.6L trim that comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. The 2.0-liter engine delivers 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, while the 1.6-liter engine delivers 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mainly because of its turbocharger. As to fuel economy, it’s 30 mpg combined for most of the trims.
Driver Assistance Systems
Modern technology nowadays has made it possible for passenger vehicles to have many advanced features, and the 2023 Kia Soul is equipped with some of the smartest systems available. For example, the Soul uses radar sensors to detect nearby vehicles and hazards that you can’t see, and then it warns you using auditory and visual signals. Other available systems in the Soul include lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, and smart cruise control, which is an advanced system that maintains a distance between you and the vehicle ahead by automatically braking or accelerating the vehicle when needed.
Safety
Safety comes first and the 2023 Kia Soul has made sure to apply that. In addition to it its advanced air bag and modern braking systems, the car is designed to help prevent problems before they take place by the use of systems like Brake Assist System, Traction Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Hill-Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, and Electronic Stability Control. With all of these systems, you won’t ever have to worry about your vehicle’s stability and performance on the road.
With all the above-mentioned features and specs, there is no doubt that the 2023 Kia Soul will achieve a huge success in the American automotive market. In addition to its advanced driver assistance systems, it has everything that one needs in a car, not to mention its outstanding performance on the road. Choose your favorite Kia Soul model online at Mike Kelly Kia.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.
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