Once again, the 2018 Kia Soul proves why it’s such a darling of its class. The base build has a 130-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission as well as a seven-speed auto-shift manual option with front-wheel drive. There is also a 161-horsepower, 2.0-liter or 201-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline-4 available, depending on the trim. It has 16-inch alloy wheels, black grille, power door mirrors, and aero-composite halogen headlamps. The interior has cloth upholstery, a six-way adjustable driver seat, steering wheel with manual tilting-telescoping, manual air conditioning, power windows, auto-locking doors, and smart device integration. Other amenities are UVO eServices emergency communication system, a USB port, a six-speaker sound system, voice-activated radio, a digital signal processor, speed-sensitive volume, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Add-ons are illuminated sill plates, backup camera, cruise control with steering wheel controls, compass, rear lip spoiler, remote keyless entry, and sports pedals.
