2014 Kia Soul Base

Exterior Features

• Rear trunk/liftgate: Liftgate
• Front bumper color: Body Color
• Mirror color: Body Color
• Door handle color: Body Color
• Grille color: Black With Chrome Accents
• Rear bumper color: Body Color
• Window trim: Black

Comfort Features

• Shift knob trim: Urethane
• Armrests: Rear Folding
• Armrests: Rear Center With Cupholders
• Floor material: Carpet
• Steering wheel trim: Urethane

Air Conditioning

• Front air conditioning zones: Single
• Front air conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• One-touch windows
• Reading lights: Front
• Cargo area light
• Cruise control
• Power steering
• Multi-function remote: Keyless Entry
• Multi-function remote: Panic Alarm
• Power windows: Lockout Button
• Steering wheel mounted controls: Audio
• Rearview mirror: Manual Day Night
• Vanity mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Power outlet(s): Two 12 V Front
• Assist handle: Rear
• Center console: Front Console With Armrest And Storage
• Steering wheel mounted controls: Cruise Control
• Steering wheel mounted controls: Phone
• Storage: Seatback
• Storage: In Dash
• Storage: In Floor
• Assist handle: Front
• Storage: Sunglasses Holder
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-function remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front suspension classification: Independent
• Rear suspension classification: Semi Independent
• Front struts: Mac Pherson
• Rear suspension type: Torsion Beam
• Rear spring type: Coil
• Front stabilizer bar
• Front spring type: Coil
• Front suspension type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear shock type: Gas
• Front shock type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear brake type: Disc
• Rear brake diameter
• Front brake diameter
• Front brake type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• ABS: 4 Wheel
• Power brakes

Drivetrain

• Axle ratio

Stability and Traction

• Stability control
• Traction control
• Hill holder control

Audio System

• Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
• Antenna type: Diversity
• Antenna type: Mast
• Watts
• Total speakers
• Radio: AM FM
• Speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input: Jack
• Auxiliary audio input: USB
• Auxiliary audio input: I Pod I Phone
• Satellite radio: Sirius XM

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Digital odometer
• External temperature display
• Fuel economy display: MPG
• Fuel economy display: Range
• Warnings and reminders: Low Oil Level
• Warnings and reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip odometer

Telematics

• Wireless data link: Bluetooth

Lights

• Headlights: Halogen

Tires and Rims

• Wheel covers: Full
• Tire type: All Season
• Wheels: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Windows

• Liftgate window: Fixed
• Window defogger: Rear
• Front wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Power windows: Safety Reverse
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear wiper: With Washer

Safety

• Active head restraints: Dual Front
• Child safety door locks
• Child seat anchors: LATCH System
• Crumple zones: Front
• Crumple zones: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side airbags: Front
• Front airbags: Dual
• Side curtain airbags: Front
• Side curtain airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side mirror adjustments: Power
• Side mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-theft system: Alarm
• Power door locks

Seats

• Driver seat manual adjustments: Height
• Rear headrests
• Driver seat manual adjustments
• Passenger seat manual adjustments
• Rear seat folding: Split
• Front headrests
• Front seat type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear seat type: 60 40 Split Bench
• Rear headrests: Adjustable
• Front headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt warning sensor: Front
• Rear seatbelts: 3 Point
• Front seatbelts: 3 Point
• Emergency locking retractors: Front

Steering

• Turns lock-to-lock
• Steering ratio

The all-new Soul displays its own individuality through a blend of funky, fun-to-drive characteristics and premium upgrades intended to set it apart from the pack. A playful color palette, including Soul-exclusive colors such as Solar Yellow, Kale Green, and Inferno Red, along with sporty new wheel designs, pump up the dynamic equation that has made Soul one of Kia's top sellers.

Starting with a solid foundation was key, and the new body enjoys a 28.7 percent increase in torsional rigidity over the current Soul. The upright stance, squared shoulders and distinctive fender flares are instantly recognizable as Soul. Combining a longer 101.2-inch wheelbase (up 0.8 inches), overall width that's broadened to 70.9 inches (increased by 0.6 inches) and a reduced overall height of 63.0 inches (decreased by 0.4 inches), adds a more aggressive edge to the all-new Soul's appearance.

Liberal applications of soft-touch materials are found on the instrument panel, center console and door panels. Details such as available leather seating with improved lateral and thigh support, and the use of high-gloss piano-black trim pieces on the center console and dash elevate the 2014 Soul's interior to new levels of sophistication.

Motivation for the base Soul is delivered by a gasoline direct injection (GDI) 130-horsepower (at 6,300 rpm) 1.6-liter all-aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 118 lb.-ft. of torque.

The Soul Plus and Exclaim models enjoy the more powerful 2.0-liter NU power plant. For the all-new 2014 Soul, the engine is updated with GDI technology. Power is rated at 164 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. The 1.6-liter engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or, optionally, to a six-speed automatic.