2018
Kia Soul
Starts at:
$16,200
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$5,5003 mi away -
$11,800 $300 price drop6 mi away -
$10,497 $200 price drop6 mi away -
$8,5006 mi away -
$10,9917 mi away
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Notable features
Five-seat compact hatchback
Turbo four-cylinder engine available
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity available
Smart key with push-button start available
Automatic emergency braking available
The good & the bad
The good
Interior quality
Choice of three engines
Panoramic moonroof available
Heated steering wheel available
The bad
Peculiar body-colored liftgate panel
All-wheel drive not offered
Modest cargo volume
Available cars near you
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$5,5003 mi away
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$11,800 $300 price drop6 mi away
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$10,497 $200 price drop6 mi away
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$8,5006 mi away
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$10,9917 mi away
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$10,4858 mi away
Safety review
Based on the 2018 Kia Soul base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
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5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
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5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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5/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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4/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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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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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2018 Kia Soul?
The 2018 Kia Soul is available in 3 trim levels:
- ! (1 style)
- + (1 style)
- Base (2 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2018 Kia Soul?
The 2018 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.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Kia Soul?
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Is the 2018 Kia Soul reliable?
The 2018 Kia Soul has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Kia Soul owners.
Is the 2018 Kia Soul a good Hatchback?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Kia Soul. 97.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.8
- Interior: 4.8
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 4.8
- Exterior: 4.8
- Reliability: 4.9
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