Manual transmissions are becoming increasingly rare and the latest model to lose a DIY gearbox is the Kia Soul. While the 2021 Soul came standard with a six-speed manual, the 2022 Soul is now equipped with a standard Intelligent Variable Transmission. This helps to explain why the base price has increased from US$ 17,590 to US$ 19,190 as the automatic used to be a US$ 1,500 option.
Besides losing the manual, the 2022 Soul has a revised exterior that features Kia’s new logo on the hood, liftgate and wheel caps. Steel Gray also replaces Sparkling Silver on the LX, S and EX trims. While the 2022 Soul largely carries over otherwise, the entry-level LX gains a larger 8-inch infotainment system. The base model can also be equipped with a new Technology Package that features 16-inch alloy wheels as well as driver assistance systems such as Blind Spot Collision Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Change Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning.
Kia Soul Pricing
|
Trim Level |
Price (Before $1,175 Destination) |
Price For 2021 Model Year (Before $1,120 Destination) |
|
LX 2.0L |
$19,190 |
$18,990 |
|
S 2.0L |
$21,490 |
$20,590 |
|
X-Line 2.0L |
$22,590 |
$21,690 |
|
GT-Line 2.0L |
$22,590 |
$21,690 |
|
EX 2.0L |
$23,490 |
$23,250 |
|
Turbo 1.6T |
$27,790 |
$27,550 |
Moving up the trim ladder, the S, X-Line and GT-Line trims gain additional standard equipment including a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a push-button ignition, a wireless smartphone charger and dual USB charging ports. More importantly, the models now come standard with a 10.25-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation.
Engine options carryover and include a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that develops 147 hp and 179 Nm of torque. Customers can also get a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 201 hp and 264 Nm of torque. It’s also worth mentioning the turbo engine trades the IVT for a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
