The 2025 Kia Soul represent sixth model year for the third-generation model, which is the brand’s entry-level crossover in the United States and Canada.
As is the case with its competitors, the Soul seeks to attract young urban consumers with a sophisticated design, plenty of on-board tech and a cheery character, all at an affordable price.
2025 Kia Soul Changes and Updates
After receiving a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year and minor changes in 2024, the Soul soldiers on for 2025 with no significant updates.
2025 Kia Soul Trim Levels and Pricing
In Canada, the Soul is available in LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium and GT-Line Limited variants.
Every Soul is equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.0L four-cylinder engine that develops 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, managed by a continuously variable automatic transmission, or what the brand calls the IVT (for Intelligent Variable Transmission). A front-wheel drivetrain is standard.
2025 Kia Soul Specifications
| Engine | Trans | Drive | MSRP | Freight & PDI | A/C Tax | Dealer Fees | Net Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $23,195 | $2,000 | $100 | $599 | $25,894 |
| EX | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $25,095 | $2,000 | $100 | $599 | $27,794 |
| EX+ | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $25,895 | $2,000 | $100 | $599 | $28,594 |
| EX Premium | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $27,795 | $2,000 | $100 | $599 | $30,494 |
| GT-Line Limited | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $30,095 | $2,000 | $100 | $599 | $32,794 |
2025 Kia Soul Warranty Coverage
In Canada, the Kia Soul is covered by a 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty (whichever comes first) and a 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty. In addition, the Soul is backed by a 5-year/unlimited km Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
24-hour roadside assistance is offered on the Soul for 5 years and unlimited km in Canada, whichever comes first.
What the 2025 Kia Soul Does Well
- The Soul’s cabin is spacious, greatly aided by its tall roofline and straight-up seating positions. Maximum cargo space is also tops in the urban crossover segment.
- With its tall glass surface, narrow turning circle and squared-off proportions, the Soul is perfect for squirting through traffic and parking at the shopping mall.
- The Soul leads the segment for horsepower, though the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Envista offer more torque. No crossover in this particular group can be considered exhilarating to drive, but the Kia isn’t boring.
- For the asking price, the Kia Soul includes a fair amount of standard features, such as automatic high beams, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, cruise control, emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, driver attention warning , an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration and a six-speaker audio system. LED exterior lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, an intelligent key, a Harman/Kardon stereo and blind spot monitoring are all available as well. In Canada, heated front seats are equipped as standard while a heated steering is optional.
What the 2025 Kia Soul Doesn’t Do Well
- Due to its relatively short wheelbase and small-car architecture, the Soul’s ride quality isn’t great.
- The Soul’s rear pillars are quite wide, which reduces outward visibility.
- As in many Kia and Hyundai products, the lane keep assist feature is over-sensitive, constantly correcting our trajectory. The steering wheel squirming in our hands becomes irritating to the point where we simply shut off the system, which defeats the purpose of offering it in the first place.
- There’s a fair amount of engine noise, especially under hard acceleration, when we’re merging on a busy highway, for example. It’s definitely not a deal-breaker, and a trait that’s largely spread across the segment.
2025 Kia Soul Competition
The Kia Soul competes with the Buick Envista, the Chevrolet Trax, the Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks.
