2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow

Fortune would not essentially favor the bold within the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this usually price-conscious class.

Redesigned just last 12 months, the 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow is without doubt one of the newer entries on this phase. As such, all the most recent safety features are available, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that may establish pedestrians. In contrast to some competitors, most of those features can only be ordered on the highest trim degree, however at the very least you will get them. Additionally available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices in this class.

We also like that the 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow offers two various powertrains when you aren’t glad with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with an extra 80 horsepower. Watch out, however: When you start checking the options bins, the 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow can be substantially more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally might give prospective patrons pause.

The 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It is bought in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks like a terrific deal until you notice that it is a custom-order model and you’ll have to wait for it to be built. You will find the LS at virtually any vendor, but it surely’s more expensive and would not add a lot. Greatest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit more expensive and contains more options and access to further choices. In order for you the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes it all.

Three engines are offered on the 2020 Kia Soul Solar Yellow. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optionally available and comes commonplace with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Additionally optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.