One blue color Kia Soul is parked.

How powerful is the 2022 Kia Soul?

What engine powers the 2022 Kia Soul? 

The subcompact crossover SUV sub-segment is currently ruling the entire SUV segment with an iron fist. This can be attributed to their competitive pricing, chunky presence, and impressive convenience capabilities. When looking into this segment closely, one of the names that stand out is the Kia Soul. Introduced to the market in 2008, the Kia Soul instantly caught the attention of the consumer and has been doing so for the past 14 years. And now in its new 2022 avatar, the Kia Soul is better than ever. Packed with a load of features along with an impressive powertrain, the Kia Soul ticks all the boxes. Speaking of powertrain, what engine powers the 2022 Kia Soul? Well, we at Garden Grove Kia in Garden Grove, California, bring you this article that explains the 2022 Soul’s powertrain specifications. 

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2022 Kia Soul Engine Specs 

The standard engine offered for the 2022 Kia Soul is a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) and the power is sent to the front wheels through the standard front-wheel-drive system. 

One blue color Kia Soul is parked on the hill.
The cockpit of the 2023 Kia Soul is shown.

If you are looking for more power, the top-end Turbo variant gets a turbocharged 1.6-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that pumps out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. This engine gets a crisp-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Some other components worth noting are the bigger disc brakes and the sport-tuned suspension. These components come together to offer an improved driving experience. 


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Upgrade the new 2022 Kia Soul from Garden Grove Kia in Garden Grove, California 

You can scroll through our online collection of new Kia Soul models to get an idea of what we have on offer. You can also contact us to schedule a test drive of your preferred Kia Soul trim.