2021

All About The Upcoming 2021 Kia Soul

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The 2021 Kia Soul vehicle puts the Fun in Functional and Funky with its distinctly remarkably roomy cabin and boxy design. 

2021 Kia Soul Upgrades?

While Kia markets the 2021 Kia Soul as an SUV. As limited ground clearance makes it appear like more of a large hatchback motor. Still, it possesses entertaining driving manners that complement its spectacular attribute. 

For 2021, Kia made only minor changes to the Soul list. Every model now is equipped with rear occupant alert, which signals the driver via various ways such as beeping and delivering a message to the smartphone, that someone is still in the back seat left.

The mid-level X-Line and GT-Line receive a brand new shock valves that reportedly improves their ride mechanism. The EX and top-of-the-line Turbo -formerly GT-Line Turbo gains a key fob with a built-in remote start attribute. 

Pricing and Trims

Moreover, the X-Line and GT-Line variants, which begin at the same price and offer two various takes on the Soul’s already quirky appeal. The X trim has a robust rugged look with exclusive undercover green paint and black plastic cladding.

The GT-Line is sportier, with its body-color trim and own wheel design with bright-red exterior elements. Both come conventional with a series of driver assists that includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and rear-cross-traffic alert and automated emergency braking. 

Performance, Engine and Transmission

There are two engines present on the Soul, beginning with the base variant;

  1. 147-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, can be blended with either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission -CVT. 
  2. The top-spec Turbo model is equipped with a 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder and a seven-speed automatic mechanism, which snaps off a quick 6.4-second 60-mph timings. 

Real-World MPG and Fuel-Economy

Relying on the configuration, the Soul is equipped an EPA fuel-economy rating as lofty as 35 mpg for highway tracks and as low as 25 mpg in the city, which is not at all bad for a seemingly nonaerodynamic box on wheels interface. 

While on the other hand an X-Line model powered by the nonturbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder managed 30 mpg.

Comfort, Cargo and Interior

The Soul’s upright body offers a spacious interior with adequate of room for cargo and people. Kia’s designers have added ample of youthful cheekiness within to match the Soul’s fashion-forward exterior, consisting colorful trim pieces and textured door-panel inserts. 

Additional goodies on offer includes a smartphone charging pad, ambient lighting, push-button ignition with keyless entry, heating for the seats steering wheel and a head-up display. 

Kia also permits owners a certain amount of customization, with two-tone paint choices and a plethora of interior color designs. In the cargo area, the tall-roof provides sufficient space for seven carry on suitcases; with the rear seats folded. 

Connectivity and Infotainment 

Touchscreen infotainment comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability is regular and comes with either a 7.0 or 10.3-inch display screen with Kia’s latest UVO mechanism. To get the bigger display requires upgrading to the EX or above; doing so also adds up satellite radio, SiriusXM and in-dash navigation, and real-time traffic monitoring.

Driver-Assistance Features and Safety

The 2021 Soul received a four star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -NHTSA, and haven’t yet been evaluated model by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety –IIHS.

Kia doesn’t offer any standard driver-assistance technology, but a host of equipment becomes standard starting on the S model. Key safety features include:

  • Forward-Collision Warning and Automated Emergency Braking
  • Lane-Departure Warning and Lane-Keeping Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control.

Maintenance Coverage and Warranty

While Kia has a reputed 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 

  • Limited -covers five years or 60,000 miles
  • Powertrain -10 years or 100,000 miles
  • No complimentary scheduled maintenance

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