2020 Kia Soul S

ABOUT THIS VEHICLE The Kia Soul is one of the rare vehicles that defies easy categorization. On the outside, the Soul resembles a smaller SUV, but its car-like ride height While its taxonomy might be confusing, the Soul's wide range of strengths makes it one of our favorite small runabouts. The Kia Soul has a lot going for it. Its boxy shape gives it a seriously roomy passenger cabin and cargo area. It's also fun to drive, with above-average handling abilities and an intuitive continuously variable automatic transmission. Minor grievances aside, this small SUV is one of the best out there. The front seats are reasonably comfortable even after you've been sitting for hours. The rear seatback angle is fixed but is set at a comfortable angle. The ride is firm and controlled but never harsh. Unlike some rivals, the Soul doesn't shudder like it's falling apart when it's driven over bigger bumps. INTERIOR: From an ergonomic standpoint, the simple interior design means there's not much to mess up. Navigating through touchscreen menus is easy thanks to an intuitive interface and physical buttons for high-level functions. A height-adjustable front seat and a generous range of steering wheel adjustments help accommodate drivers of all sizes. The tall roof and wide door openings make it easy to get into the front and rear of the deceptively large cabin. There's lots of headroom and legroom in front and back four adults will have no problem taking road trips. All windows are tall and narrow with the exception of the small upturned window in the rear three-quarter view. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility is standard. The Soul has a deep cargo well that gives it more cargo room than other small SUVs. Though this configuration has impressive volume (24.2 cubic feet)