2019 Kia Soul

The 2019 Kia Soul Wagon 4D stands as a highly distinct, brilliantly engineered icon in the compact premium commuter market, anchoring the highly refined final production year of the vehicle’s celebrated second-generation architecture. Built on a rigid, high-strength steel unibody platform, this versatile five-passenger vehicle masterfully completely shuns the fragile driving habits of standard economy cars, pairing the razor-sharp parking agility of a compact hatchback with the towering headroom and high-visibility seating posture of a crossover. The base and mid-tier trim configurations serve as an exceptionally attractive, value-packed sweet spot in the lineup, graduating the vehicle into premium territory by delivering essential modern tech, expressive geometric lines, and a durable, low-maintenance mechanical foundation. It functions beautifully as a quiet, hyper-efficient mobile workspace during the demanding corporate workweek, effortlessly smoothing out tight urban grids and navigating highway commutes with absolute premium poise.
Under the sculpted, short-nose aluminum hood sits a selection of robust, highly efficient powerplants engineered for an ideal balance of linear muscle and daily fuel efficiency. The standard configuration features a highly responsive 1.6-liter Gamma DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine generating a reliable 130 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. For drivers demanding executive performance, the available 2.0-liter Nu GDI 4-cylinder engine choice pumps out a punchy 161 horsepower at 6,200 RPM and a robust 151 lb-ft of linear torque available at 4,000 RPM (while the top-tier Exclaim trim features an aggressive 201-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine core). This immediate mechanical muscle is managed by an advanced, smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual shift control or a crisp 6-speed manual gearbox. Rocketing the front-wheel-drive wagon with a highly predictable acceleration curve, the optimized powertrain works hand-in-hand with an electric power-assisted steering network and an active eco system to maximize real-world fuel efficiency.
The driving experience is completely characterized by its agile handling precision, flat cornering posture, and unmatched structural tracking stability under high-speed highway maneuvers, courtesy of a performance-tuned suspension network featuring independent front MacPherson struts and a durable, space-saving coupled torsion beam rear axle fitted with gas-pressurized shock absorbers. On the exterior, the 2019 Kia Soul executes a stunning styling triumph of pure geometric precision, modern athletic functionality, and a commanding, boxy road profile. The aggressive front fascia is anchored by a prominent lower grille layout with gloss black or chrome accents, flanked by lower air intakes, functional fog lamps, and striking multi-reflector halogen headlamps with integrated daytime running light signatures. Elegant, wind-tunnel-carved body contours feature acoustic laminated windshield glass, deep-tinted rear sun-screening privacy glass, a body-color rear liftgate with vertical geometric LED taillights, and aerodynamic power-adjustable side mirrors, all rolling proudly on striking 16-inch, 17-inch, or available 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in premium heavy-duty all-season tires that perfectly accent its wide-track athletic stance.
Inside, the driver-centric cockpit completely shuns basic, high-maintenance textures, welcoming up to five adult occupants into an opulent, ultra-durable luxury sanctuary lined with hand-tailored premium finishes, soft-touch technical grains, and cutting-edge command tech. The center dashboard layout is dominated by a crisp, user-friendly 5-inch or an upgraded 7-inch and 8-inch high-resolution color touchscreen display monitor driven by Kia's acclaimed UVO multimedia infotainment system. Elite digital connectivity is driven by standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphon