2019 Kia Soul Base, +, and ! Trim Level Comparison
The 2019 Kia Soul, likes its 2018 model predecessor, has 3 distinct trim levels. These are titled as follows: Base, +, and !. All 3 of these trim levels vary quite extensively, so let’s take a look to see how they differ with a trim level comparison of the 2019 Kia Soul.
2019 Kia Soul Base Trim Level
Each 2019 Kia Soul trim has a different engine, so let’s start there. For the 2019 Kia Soul Base that would be a 1.6L Inline 4 engine with 130 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. This also relates to fuel economy. With a manual transmission the 2019 Kia Soul Base has a combined fuel economy of 27 mpg. With an automatic transmission that increases to a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg.
As for features, the 2019 Kia Soul Base has the following as standard features:
5” Touchscreen Display
Bluetooth® Audio and Phone
Cloth Tricot Seat Trimming
FlexSteer™
Rear Camera Display
Siri® Eyes Free
Voice Recognition
And More!
The 2019 Kia Soul Base trim has a starting MSRP of $16,490.
Image Shown: 2020 Kia Soul
Image Shown: 2020 Kia Soul
2019 Kia Soul + Trim Level
For its engine, the 2019 Kia Soul + upgrades to a 2L inline 4 engine. This ups its power output to 160-161 horsepower and 149-150 lb-ft of torque depending on your powertrain configuration. Additionally, despite the more powerful engine, fuel economy remains almost identical. With only an automatic transmission option, the 2019 Kia Soul + has a combined fuel economy of 27 mpg.
New features from the Base to + trim include:
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™
Drive Mode Select
Kia UVO with 7” Touchscreen Display
Remote Keyless Entry
Woven Cloth Seat Trimming
And More!
The 2019 Kia Soul + trim has a starting MSRP of $20,490.
2019 Kia Soul ! Trim Level
Finally, there is the 2019 Kia Soul + with its 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 engine. This provides the most power out of the 3 trim levels while matching the excellent fuel economy of the Base trim level. The 2019 Kia Soul + has 201 horsepower, 195 lb-ft of torque, and a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg!
As for exclusive features, the + trim provides the following:
Black Cloth/Leather Seat Trimming
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Shift Knob
Piano Black Accents
Satin Chrome Interior Trimming
Smart Key with Push-Button Start
Supervision Meter Cluster
And More!
The 2019 Kia Soul ! trim as a starting MSRP of $22,990.
2019 Kia Soul Technology Features
Test Drive a 2019 Kia Soul in Kenosha, WI
The 2019 Kia Soul is out and available at most Kia dealerships nationwide. Give us a call here at Palmen Kia to learn more or schedule a test drive online. The Palmen Kia dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin within Kenosha County.
