A base 2013 Kia Soul comes with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional), power windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, and Bluetooth connectivity with steering-wheel-mounted controls for the AM/FM/CD/satellite radio.

Used 2013 Kia Soul - Specs & Features

The Soul blends personality and versatility with its familiar boxy shape and cheerful character. A continuously variable transmission contributes to good fuel economy, but the engine gets loud when pushed hard, such as when merging onto the highway or taking a steep hill.

The Kia Soul is a subcompact car manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2008.

Is the 2013 Kia Soul a Good Used Car? The Soul is an adequate choice in the compact car class . Its distinct boxy appearance gives it abundant passenger room, but other cars have superior ride quality and zippier handling.

Overall Rating 4/10 – 2013 is a bad year for the Kia Soul and the widespread engine failures give it a low overall rating. Owner reviews complain about the suspension, motor problems, and issues with the transmission.

Edmunds gives the 2013 Kia Soul a 4.3/5 praising the passenger space, but doesn't like the small cargo room. Kelley Blue Book users give the Soul a 4.5/5 and enjoy the good fuel economy, but owners don't like the low ground clearance.

Forget the hamsters - the 2024 Kia Soul is an attractive and distinctive option among today's crop of subcompact SUVs. Its boxy styling is extroverted and its interior offers whimsical touches, but the Soul oozes practicality thanks to a spacious cabin that's roomier than you'd expect given the car's small footprint.

subcompact SUV The Kia Soul is classified as a subcompact SUV or CUV (crossover utility vehicle), with seating for up to five passengers across two rows of seats.

subcompact SUV The Kia Soul is classified as a subcompact SUV or CUV (crossover utility vehicle), with seating for up to five passengers across two rows of seats.

All Souls have front-wheel drive, and the base and Soul+ come with either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic.

The 2023 Kia Soul was put to the test in an NHTSA crash test recently, and the results were impressive. It received four out of five stars for its overall safety rating. It was put through a rigorous series of crash tests conducted to assess its ability to protect occupants in an accident.