Kia Soul
2021–2025 model years · Generation introduced 2020
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- Available years
- 2021–2025
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $11,875–$19,700
The overview
The redesigned 2020 Kia Soul possesses a blend of personality and versatility with its familiar boxy shape and cheerful character. The Soul has a continuously variable transmission that contributes to good fuel economy. Handling is quite nimble. But the ride is notably stiff, and engine noise is rather pronounced. Easy access and good visibility continue to be strengths. The EX comes with a power driver's seat, which has more range of adjustments. Controls are easy to use, including the optional 10.25-inch center touch screen. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard. Advanced safety and driver assistance features are standard on most trims, but none were available on the base LX trim until the 2023 model year when FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection became standard on all trims. Updates for 2021 include a standard rear seat reminder system for all trim lines. 2025 is the final model year.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ S wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $19,700 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $18,650 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $16,675 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $14,288 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $11,875 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2025 model
S wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,700
- Retail value range
- $18,200 - $21,975
- Original MSRP range
- $20,490 - $24,790
- Trade-in range
- $15,640 - $19,460
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 56%
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,745
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 120 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,995 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 32303 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,650
- Retail value range
- $17,425 - $19,775
- Original MSRP range
- $20,190 - $24,490
- Trade-in range
- $14,370 - $17,265
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 64%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,745
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 120 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,995 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28683 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,675
- Retail value range
- $15,500 - $17,425
- Original MSRP range
- $19,890 - $24,190
- Trade-in range
- $12,230 - $14,355
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 57%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,745
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 120 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,995 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 24605 First published: July 25, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,288
- Retail value range
- $13,175 - $15,550
- Original MSRP range
- $19,290 - $27,890
- Trade-in range
- $9,745 - $12,300
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 63%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,745
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 120 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,995 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22563 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
EX wagon Front 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $11,875
- Retail value range
- $10,675 - $13,900
- Original MSRP range
- $17,590 - $27,650
- Trade-in range
- $7,330 - $10,560
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 58%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,745
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 120 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,995 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 2/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 20165 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
