2020 Kia Soul makes debut in LA

At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia Motors America introduced a better way to roll with the world debut of the all new 2020 Soul, a completely new yet familiar version of Kia's beloved and award-winning urban runabout.

Taking everything that helped popularise the quirky, unconventionally styled subcompact, Kia Motors poured more of its soul into nearly every inch of the vehicle, resulting in a third generation that continues to transcend unmatched style, peppy performance, thrilling technology, and urban practicality.

Proving the point that 'there is a Soul for everyone,' the normally aspirated and optionally turbocharged Soul is available in six trim levels - LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, 'EX Designer Collection' - plus the all new Soul EV.

Soul enhances its fun-to-drive personality and versatility with different drivetrain combinations. From the all new 2019 Forte, Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is now available on the 2020 Soul for those who require efficiency with their zip. Designed and built in-house, the IVT is Kia's unique version of a CVT that provides an engaging driving experience.

Mated to the IVT or a six-speed manual, the 2.0-litre Nu four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine is capable of 147bhp and 179Nm of torque. For those that require even more zip, a 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI engine is also available and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmmission. This variant will produce 201 horses and 264Nm of twising force.