“The Soul handles well, has good leg room and head room, gets good gas milage and has a great traction control system to handle all driving conditions”
2024 Kia Soul: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Kia Soul gets a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is a new sleep mode for the smart key on S, EX, and GT-Line trims to help reduce key-signal theft; the engine, front-wheel-drive layout, and four-trim lineup carry over.
About the 2024 Kia Soul
3rd generation (2019-2025), post-2023 refresh year
Kia positions the Soul as a small city-friendly crossover with standout boxy styling, a roomy cabin for its size, and useful everyday tech. Its appeal is not rugged capability or high performance; it is easy parking, good cargo flexibility, upright seating, and a personality that feels different from more ordinary subcompact crossovers. Against rivals, the Soul’s tall shape and clever interior packaging are still its biggest selling points.
The LX covers the basics with an 8-inch touchscreen and several driver-assistance features, while the S adds a 10.25-inch navigation touchscreen, wireless phone charging, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assistance. The EX emphasizes comfort with heated front seats, heated mirrors, and a sunroof; the GT-Line focuses on bolder styling with 18-inch wheels, unique bumpers, and a center-exit exhaust rather than extra power.
What changed, by category
Safety
S, EX, and GT-Line trims gain a sleep mode for the smart key to help reduce key-signal theft.
Tech
The GT-Line's power-adjustable driver's seat changes from optional to standard equipment.
2024 Kia Soul specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, i-VT | Automatic, i-VT | Automatic, i-VT | Automatic, i-VT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 62.1 cu-ft | 62.1 cu-ft | 62.1 cu-ft | 62.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Kia Soul compared with the 2023 model?
The main 2024 change is a new smart-key sleep mode on S, EX, and GT-Line trims to help reduce key-signal theft. The GT-Line also makes its power-adjustable driver's seat standard, while the engine, front-wheel-drive layout, and four-trim lineup remain essentially unchanged.
Does every 2024 Kia Soul have the new smart-key sleep mode?
No. The sleep mode comes on the S, EX, and GT-Line because those trims use the Smart Key system. The LX has remote keyless entry instead.
Did the 2024 Kia Soul get a new engine or all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2024 Soul retains a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. There is no new engine or all-wheel-drive version for this model year.
Is the 2024 Kia Soul GT-Line a higher-performance model?
No. The 2024 GT-Line is mainly a styling-focused trim, with 18-inch wheels, unique bumpers, gloss-black details, and a center-exit exhaust. It uses the same basic engine and front-wheel-drive layout as the rest of the lineup.
Is the 2024 Kia Soul a major upgrade over the 2023 model?
No. The differences are modest: smart-key sleep mode arrives on S, EX, and GT-Line trims, and the GT-Line's power-adjustable driver's seat becomes standard. Most of the vehicle carries over after the broader 2023 refresh.
2024 Kia Soul Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Kia Soul.
4.4
2024 Kia Soul
(60 reviews)
“I Loved the Souls from the beginning. Now I have mine and the Wife has a new one also.”
“I love the safety features. The one I like the most is the warning beep when I'm backing out of a parking space and someone is coming down the aisle that I can't see.”