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2023 Kia Soul

LX FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter279.4 mm
Front brake typeVented disc
Rear brake diameter261.6 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeHand Brake (Mechanical Cable Type)

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row62.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row24.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume120.9 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.7 in
Overall height63 in
Overall length165.2 in
Overall width70.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1999 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.0L I-4 Multi-Port Injection (MPI)
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)28 mpg
MPG (combined)30 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity14.3 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.1 in
Third-row legroom38.8 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$19,890

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.5 in
Third-row shoulder room54.7 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut and stabilizer / Multi Functional Body Valve
Rear suspension typeCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)

Tires

Tire sizeP205/60 R16

Transmission

Final drive ratio5.715:1
Transmission typeIntelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)2888 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)2888 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4023 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter16 in
Wheel materialsteel
Wheel width6.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety23 std · 4 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) optional
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Full-length side curtain airbags
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

  • 6 speakers
  • 8 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and HD Radio (DA 2.0)
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology without voice recognition
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons
  • USB input

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • 12V power outlet (x2) in center fascia
  • Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
  • Folding key with panic alarm and trunk opener
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Air conditioning

Seating5 std · 0 opt

  • 6-way adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat
  • Front-seat adjustable headrests (up/down/sliding)
  • Height adjustable driver's seat
  • Woven and knit cloth seat trim

Interior21 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo lamp
  • Center console armrest and storage
  • Center room lamp
  • Deluxe upper door trim
  • Digital clock
  • Door scuff plates

Exterior20 std · 1 opt

  • 16-inch Steel wheels with full wheel covers
  • Black and silver front radiator grille
  • Black exterior side sills
  • Body-color exterior accents
  • Body-color exterior door handles
  • Body-color outside mirrors

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

Cargo1 std · 1 opt

  • Cargo net hooks
  • Dual level cargo board optional

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 LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Soul LX?

The manufacturer lists $19,890 for the 2023 Kia Soul LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.