2016 Kia Soul

The 2016 Kia Soul gets extra dose of style thanks to the new Designer Collection that dresses it up with a two-tone paint scheme and other unique elements.

Three unique trim levels (Base, Plus, and Exclaim) remain, and each one adds new features for the 2016 model year. Alloy wheels now come standard across all models.

The standard features list grows for the Plus model, which now gets gloss black bumper "tusks," fog lights, and integrated Rear Camera Display.

A new Designer Collection package brings new style with two visually striking two-toned color combinations: white with a red roof, or red with a black roof. In addition, the Designer Collection also adds 18-inch alloy wheels with black spokes, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob.

The Exclaim now comes standard with leather-trimmed seats. Also new to Exclaim is the Premium Package, which elevates the driving experience with desirable convenience features including Forward Collision Warning System and Lane Departure Warning System, both of which are new to the Soul.

The optional interior Umber Color Package, which is available with either the Shadow Black, Titanium, Fathom Blue or Cloud White exterior colors, now benefits from HID projector headlights for the 2016 model year. Also included with the option package is premium Nappa leather seating surfaces and door armrest accents.

Motivation for the Base Soul is delivered by a gasoline direct injection 130-horsepower, 1.6-liter all-aluminum four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 118 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm.

The Plus and Exclaim models enjoy the more powerful 2.0-liter powerplant rated at 164 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. of torque at a 4,000 rpm. The 1.6-liter engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or, optionally, to a six-speed automatic.