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2023 Kia Soul

EX FWD

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What the EX adds over the LX (+$4,300)

Spec	LX	EX
Curb weight (maximum)	2888 lbs	2987 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	2888 lbs	2987 lbs
Front headroom	39.9 in	38.3 in
MPG (city)	28 mpg	29 mpg
MPG (combined)	30 mpg	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	33 mpg	35 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$19,890	$24,190
Tire size	P205/60 R16	P215/55 R17
Wheel diameter	16 in	17 in
Wheel material	steel	forged alloy

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Satellite Radio and Navigation system (AVN 5.0), 12V power outlet (x1) in the cargo area, 17-inch Alloy wheels, 2 USB center console chargers, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition, Cargo cover, Dual Automatic temperature control, Dual level cargo board, Front passenger seat back pocket, Gloss black with chrome accent front radiator grille, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, High Beam Assist, Illuminated sunvisor, LED overhead room lamp, LED side room lamp, Lane Departure Warning, Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob, Premium cloth seat trim, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear center armrest with cup holders, Smart Key with push button start, panic alarm and trunk opener, Sunroof with power sunshade, Wireless charging

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	279.4 mm
Front brake type	Vented disc
Rear brake diameter	261.6 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Hand Brake (Mechanical Cable Type)

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	62.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	24.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume	120.9 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	6.7 in
Overall height	63 in
Overall length	165.2 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1999 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L I-4 Multi-Port Injection (MPI)
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	29 mpg
MPG (combined)	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	35 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	14.3 gal

Headroom

Front headroom

38.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.1 in
Third-row legroom	38.8 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$24,190

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	55.5 in
Third-row shoulder room	54.7 in

Steering

Steering type	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	34.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut and stabilizer / Multi Functional Body Valve
Rear suspension type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)

Tires

Tire size

P215/55 R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio	5.715:1
Transmission type	Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	2987 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	2987 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4023 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	6.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety27 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Dual front advanced airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA)
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts
Front seat-belt and anchor pretensioners
Front seat-belt buckle sensor
Front seat-belt reminder
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
High Beam Assist
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlock
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Rollover sensor
Speed sensing automatic door lock system
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Immobilizer
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-line

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

10.25 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Satellite Radio and Navigation system (AVN 5.0)
2 USB center console chargers
6 speakers
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons
USB input
Wireless charging

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

Smart Key with push button start, panic alarm and trunk opener
12V power outlet (x1) in the cargo area
Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
Power door locks
Power windows
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down
Remote keyless entry

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Dual Automatic temperature control

Seating6 std · 0 opt

Heated front seats
10-way power driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support
60/40 split-folding rear seat
Front passenger seat back pocket
Front-seat adjustable headrests (up/down/sliding)
Premium cloth seat trim

Interior22 std · 0 opt

Cargo lamp
Center console armrest and storage
Deluxe upper door trim
Digital clock
Door scuff plates
Front and rear door bottle holder
Front console cup holders
Full digital meter cluster
Illuminated glove box
LED overhead room lamp
LED side room lamp
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob
Matte silver inside door handles
Outside temperature display
Rear center armrest with cup holders
Sunvisor with sliding function, vanity mirrors and cover
Tachometer
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Day/night interior rear-view mirror
Illuminated sunvisor
Overhead console with sunglass holder
Trip computer

Exterior22 std · 0 opt

Sunroof with power sunshade
17-inch Alloy wheels
Black exterior side sills
Body-color exterior accents
Body-color exterior door handles
Body-color outside mirrors
Front/Rear body-color bumper (grained type)
Gloss black with chrome accent front radiator grille
Gloss-black A-pillar accents
Heated outside mirrors
High Mounted Stop Lamp
Matte-black rear exterior garnish
Multi focus reflector headlights (MFR) with escort function
Positioning lights
Power adjustable outside mirrors
Privacy glass (rear windows, back-lite glass)
Rear combination lights
Roof rack ready (mounting points)
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Auto light control
Solar glass (windshield, front door windows)
Temporary spare tire

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine
Drive Mode Select
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)
McPherson strut and stabilizer bar

Cargo3 std · 0 opt

Cargo cover
Cargo net hooks
Dual level cargo board

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Soul. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Soul EX?

The manufacturer lists $24,190 for the 2023 Kia Soul EX. That is $4,300 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Kia Soul EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 26 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.