2019
Kia Soul

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  • Base Manual
    Starts at
    $16,490
    111 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Base Auto
    Starts at
    $18,190
    111 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • + Auto
    Starts at
    $20,490
    111 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • ! Auto
    Starts at
    $22,990
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat compact hatchback
Turbo four-cylinder available
Manual or automatic transmission
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity available
Automatic emergency braking available

The good & the bad

The good

Interior quality
Choice of three engines or all-electric drivetrain
Panoramic moonroof available
Heated steering wheel available

The bad

Peculiar body-colored liftgate panel
All-wheel drive not offered
Modest cargo volume
Electric version's limited range
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Expert 2019 Kia Soul review

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What Is the 2019 Kia Soul?

The Kia Soul is a boxy compact hatchback with room for five people. It comes with front-wheel drive and a choice of three four-cylinder engines, including a turbocharged one. Three transmissions are available: a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. A battery-electric version with a 111-mile EPA-estimated driving range is offered in California and Oregon. Competitors include the Mini Countryman, Toyota C-HR and Nissan Kicks. A redesigned Soul debuts as a 2020 model.

What’s New on the 2019 Kia Soul?

Automatic headlights are now standard.

What Features in the 2019 Kia Soul Are Most Important?

Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, Bluetooth and a 60/40-split, folding backseat.

Available features include heated side mirrors, a panoramic moonroof, cruise control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, navigation and a Harman Kardon premium stereo. Available active safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.

Should I Buy the 2019 Kia Soul?

The Soul and Soul EV have been redesigned for the 2020 model year and hit dealerships in spring 2019. The 2020 models have better gas mileage, and the all-electric version has a significantly longer 243-mile EPA range. But if you’re looking for deals, you should be able to find them on leftover 2019 Souls still on dealer lots.

2019 Kia Soul review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2019 Kia Soul?

The Kia Soul is a boxy compact hatchback with room for five people. It comes with front-wheel drive and a choice of three four-cylinder engines, including a turbocharged one. Three transmissions are available: a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. A battery-electric version with a 111-mile EPA-estimated driving range is offered in California and Oregon. Competitors include the Mini Countryman, Toyota C-HR and Nissan Kicks. A redesigned Soul debuts as a 2020 model.

What’s New on the 2019 Kia Soul?

Automatic headlights are now standard.

What Features in the 2019 Kia Soul Are Most Important?

Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, Bluetooth and a 60/40-split, folding backseat.

Available features include heated side mirrors, a panoramic moonroof, cruise control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, navigation and a Harman Kardon premium stereo. Available active safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.

Should I Buy the 2019 Kia Soul?

The Soul and Soul EV have been redesigned for the 2020 model year and hit dealerships in spring 2019. The 2020 models have better gas mileage, and the all-electric version has a significantly longer 243-mile EPA range. But if you’re looking for deals, you should be able to find them on leftover 2019 Souls still on dealer lots.

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Safety review

Based on the 2019 Kia Soul base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 159 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.6
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Cindy from Moncks Corner SC
    Owns this car
    March 9, 2025

    I purchased my 2019 Kia Soul with 52,000 miles on it in

    I purchased my 2019 Kia Soul with 52,000 miles on it in April last year. I now have 62,000 on it now. It looks good and drives great. No problems so far. Nice car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cindy from Moncks Corner SC
    Owns this car
    March 9, 2025

    Very good on gas nice ride.

    Very good on gas nice ride. Big difference from a big suv. I would highly recommend this vehicle. I’ve had mine for a year now and love it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brian Perkins from Columbus, OH
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2025

    I love this car.

    I love this car. I purchase 2019 kia soul last month and have been happy with my decision. there is a lot of cargo space and I like the window tint. It drives smoothly and the back up camera is great. Kia is a relaible car company and i have not had any diriving issues. I purchase used with 90k miles. i use full synthetic oil.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By N/A
    Owns this car
    August 23, 2024

    These cars are easy to steal.

    These cars are easy to steal. My car was stolen and trashed. I did everything by the book. I am not a happy camper. Sad
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By kerimparrot from Tucson, AZ
    Owns this car
    March 14, 2024

    Be happy with your Kia

    I got my 2019 Brilliant silver base unit with 22k miles on it. I paid the $22K. I MAY have messed up and gotten the new one at the local dealer. Possibly. I did get the $240 Kia side-to-side roof rails from N.Y. and have added the $ 80 Walmart front-to-back roof rails to the Kia rails. All key locks are locked on. Don't use the roof rack much and flatten down the back seat and fit 8 ft. long wooden 2X4 and 4X6s to the passenger foot space. For $85 I got the tailgate tint removed and the window is tinted less. Now I can see better through that back window. I like it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Udo from LA,CA
    Owns this car
    February 2, 2024

    KIA 2019. A car you'll fall in love with.

    I LOVE my 2019 KIA soul+. Best car I have ever had at least. Way roomier than it looks from the outside. Lots of leg space for passengers in the back. Great space for loading items if needed. Great driving performance. KIA just fixed the ignition key issue the 2019 had for free. No more joy rides for some jerks out there for our cars.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By AnneBonny from Fernandina Beach FL
    Owns this car
    November 21, 2023

    Yes I've got Soul too

    I bought a 2019 in mysterious pearl blue with 33k from Avis so I knew it was well mantained. Before I did I asked everyone I saw about their Soul and how they liked it. Everyone said they loved it, not one negative. I now have 53k and I love mine.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dallas mattox from Homosassa Florida
    Owns this car
    October 30, 2023

    Don’t buy Kia

    Worst car I’ve ever owned at 90,000 miles is recorder all every 1400 miles Kia says that’s normal at 129,000 miles i’ve had replaced the blower motor, the starter, the whole ignition from the sounds of it sounds like front wheel burns are going out five hours just replace the blower motor for the heat and air I don’t know what’s gonna be next they say that oil problem is in most of the Kia engines I had a Honda Civic 350,000 miles never used oil I had a problem with Kia, not backing up the warranty
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Linda Estes from Plano, Texas
    Owns this car
    August 28, 2023

    Do not buy a Kia Soul

    Kia sent me the club for the faulty immobilizer and real messed up. Fix the xxxx thing!!!!!! It is know for the Kia to be stolen. Why have the manufacturer developed something so these cars can't be stolen?
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By SKYBLAZER from ST PETE FL
    Owns this car
    August 1, 2022

    I will be ready for a new car next year.

    I have a 2019 soul just turned 15.000K miles. Bought it used with 11K miles. I like it, it has plenty of room inside. I am 6`3 . One problem the mechanics can't find is the vibration. It can be felt in the seat and the steering wheel. This problem will keep me from buying another KIA. Also a noisy AC Fan. My 2010 SPORTAGE was trouble free for the 4 years i had it. SKY
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By susan bradley from masontown pa
    Owns this car
    May 4, 2022

    my titanium grey gjost

    my 2019 soul is my 2nd kia. thete had been no problem with my car. gas mileage for local driving is 30. highway is even better. a 400 mile trip uses less than a half tank of gas. fun to drive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Gail from Muleshoe, TX
    Owns this car
    June 8, 2021

    Love my KIA Soul!!!

    This car has everything I value in a vehicle. Reliability, comfort, excellent sound system, wonderful back-up camera, beauty. I would give this car an A plus!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2019 Kia Soul?

The 2019 Kia Soul is available in 3 trim levels:

  • ! (1 style)
  • + (1 style)
  • Base (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2019 Kia Soul?

The 2019 Kia Soul offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2019 Kia Soul reliable?

The 2019 Kia Soul has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2019 Kia Soul owners.

Is the 2019 Kia Soul a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2019 Kia Soul. 95.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 159 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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