2026 Kia Soul
2026 Kia Soul — The Kia Soul is a compact five-door, five-passenger hatchback manufactured and marketed by Kia from 2008 to 2025, over three generations.
Trim: LX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Kia Soul snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia Soul typically asks about $21,400 versus a $22,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Kia Soul. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Soul is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$21,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$22,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Soul?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Kia Soul — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
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2026 Kia Soul Review – Features, Price & Is It Still Worth It?
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Soul. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Soul cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $21,400 in typical used asking against a $22,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $22,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $21,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Soul?
The 2026 Kia Soul is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Kia Soul continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Soul is a compact five-door, five-passenger hatchback manufactured and marketed by Kia from 2008 to 2025, over three generations. Marketed as a crossover since its introduction, the Soul was a five-door, five-passenger hatchback with a boxy proportion and tall roof, maximizing interior space. Despite its SUV-like styling, the Soul was exclusively available with front-wheel drive. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 147 hp, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
147 hp
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | LX | S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | — | — | 29 | FWD | |
| 147 | — | — | 29 | FWD | |
| 147 | — | — | 29 | FWD | |
| 147 | — | — | 29 | FWD |