Kia Soul Generation 2 (2014–2019)

Kia Soul Generation 2 (2014–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Soul — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2010–2013 —
Model-year brochures (3)

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Generation 2 2014–2019 —
Model-year brochures (6)

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Generation 3 2020–2024 —
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Generation 4 2025–2025 —
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Soul

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Kia 2.0L 4-cylinder 2016–2023 10 models 28

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About this generation

The second-generation Kia Soul shares its platform with the second generation Kia cee'd hatchback. 66 percent of the chassis utilizes either Ultra High Strength Steel (35 percent) or High Strength Steel (31 percent). The front subframe uses four bushings (the first generation has none) and the shock absorbers on the rear torsion beam axle are now mounted vertically allowing for more suspension travel. The U.S. model went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle, and early models included a choice of 1.6-liter Gamma GDi or 2.0-liter Nu GDi engines, mated to 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions.

Trim levels included base, + (Plus), and ! (Exclaim) models. The European model was set to go on sale in early 2014, with UK launch in Spring 2014. Early models include a choice of 1.6-liter GDi gasoline or CRDi diesel engines (from the previous generation Kia Soul), six-speed manual or automatic transmission, three different roof colors (black, white, and red), a choice of 11 body colors. Korean market models received the same two engines, with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine currently reserved for North American buyers.

The Kia Track'ster concept is a 3-door concept subcompact crossover SUV which presaged the second generation Soul. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The Kia Track'ster concept was equipped with a custom 19-inch wheels designed by Kia's California design team and HRE, Brembo vented and cross-drilled front disc brakes with six-piston calipers, rear brake discs with four-piston calipers, angled roof accented with Inferno Orange, lengthened front door with smooth billet push-style handles, carbon fiber lower side valances in Inferno Orange and incorporate functional rear-brake cooling ducts, back hatch incorporates a horizontal Inferno Orange "backpack" panel five inches wider than a production Soul, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated, electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system, and a short-throw six-speed manual transmission.

For model year 2017, the Soul underwent a facelift. Included in the changes are some minor body trim changes, new paint colors, and new headlight options. The biggest change comes at the top trim level, in which the old 2.0-liter Nu engine is replaced by the 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine, which adds and of torque over the outgoing model. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, replacing the 6-speed automatic.

The powertrain change resulted in the car being one of the fastest in its class. In 2018, reports linked a large number of fires to the Soul in the United States. The Center for Auto Safety subsequently demanded Kia recall all Soul vehicles from 2010 through 2015 for fire hazard. Kia initiated a voluntary recall for fire risk on January 11, 2019, but the Soul was not included in the recall. The Red Line edition is a limited (2,000 units) version of 2014 Soul Plus with white body color, body kit with red accents, redesigned grille, front and rear fascias, and side skirts; custom 18-inch alloy wheels, 2.0-liter gasoline direct injected (GDI) four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission, black cloth seats with red stitching, leather steering wheel, black-leather dash hood with red stitching, black carpeted floor mats with red piping, sport pedals; shift knob ring, air vent ring, dash speakers and console tray trim in red.

In 2013, Kia started testing prototype versions of a Soul electric vehicle based on the second-generation Soul. In November 2013, Kia announced they would be producing the Soul EV and it would go on sale in 2014. Powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC via a CHAdeMO connection. Its motor is rated at and of torque.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Soul — Second generation (PS; 2013), CC BY-SA.

EV battery & charging

Variant Battery (usable) Consumption DC fast charge
30 kWh 30.0 kWh 17.6 kWh/100km up to 50 kW
27 kWh 27.0 kWh 17.6 kWh/100km up to 50 kW

Source: Open EV Data (MIT license).

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 749 $8,988 77% 101,407 mi
2016 1,064 $9,500 81% 95,344 mi
2017 642 $9,500 81% 93,387 mi
2018 572 $11,321 97% 82,249 mi
2019 601 $11,700 100% 81,957 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2014 5 903 Engine, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
2015 4 1,804 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2016 2 1,644 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling
2017 1 290 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2018 1 439 Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2019 1 275 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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