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Kia Soul 2020-Present
Overview
The Kia Soul, from 2020 to the present, continues to impress with its unique design and a plethora of enhancements. Its distinctive boxy shape carries forward, giving it a standout presence on the road. The interior has been refined with higher-quality materials and modern technology, including larger touchscreen displays and smartphone integration features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Passenger comfort and cargo space remain top-notch, and the Soul's tall roofline ensures ample headroom for all occupants.
Kia has also bolstered the safety features in the latest Soul models, offering advanced driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. The availability of electric and turbocharged engine options adds to its appeal, catering to a broader range of consumers. The Kia Soul is a practical, fun, and stylish choice in the compact car segment, catering to those who appreciate individuality without compromising comfort or technology.
Specifications
Kia Soul specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Chassis
- Type: PS
Engine 1.6L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 4.7 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 1.6L 4-Cylinder : 0.040”
Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 4.2 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder : 0.040′
Fuel
- Capacity: 54 l (14.27 US qt.)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- Type: IVTF SP-CVT1
- Capacity: 6.5 l (6.9 US qt.)
Manual transaxle fluid
- Type: API GL-4, SAE 70W (Recommended SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W)
- Capacity: 2.0L:1.7~1.8 l (1.8~1.9 US qt.)
Dual clutch transmission fluid
- Type: API GL-4, SAE 70W HK DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL) GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
- Capacity:1.6 L T-GDI:1.9l~2.0 l (2.01 ~ 2.11 US qt.)
Brake/Clutch fluid
- Type: FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Coolant
- Type: Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator
- Capacity:
- 1.6 L GDI DCT: 5.9 l (6.2 US qt.)
- 2.0 L IVT: 5.5 l (5.8 US qt.)
- M/T: 5.5 l (5.8 US qt.)
Powertrain
Engine
- Petrol:
- 1.6 L Gamma II MPi I4
- 1.6 L Gamma II T-GDi I4
- 2.0 L Nu MPi I4
Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- 6-speed automatic
- 7-speed DCT
- CVT
Fuel Consumption

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
Type A
- Headlamp (Low/High): 55/60/H19
Type B
- Headlamp (Low/High): 60/ HB3LL
Type C
- Headlamp (Low/High): LED
Type A, B
- Front turn signal lamps (Bulb): 21/ PY21W
- Front position lamps 5 (LED): PY21/5W
- Daytime running lamps 21 (LED): PY21/5W
Type C
- Front fog lamps LED
- Front turn signal lamps: LED
- Front fog lamps: 51 HB4
- Side repeater lamps (Outside Mirror):5/WY5W
- Side repeater lamps (Side Panel):5/WY5W
Rear Lights
Bulb Type
- Rear tail/stop lamps:5/21/P21/5W
- Rear tail lamps:5 W5W
LED Type
- Rear stop lamps: LED
- Rear tail lamps: LED
- Rear turn signal lamps:27/PY27W
- Back-up lamps:16/ W16W
- High mounted stop lamps: (LED) W5W
- License plate lamps:5 W5W
- Rear fog lamps:1/ H21W
Interior Lights
- Map lamps:10/ W10W (LED)
- Room lamps:10 /FESTOON (LED)
- Vanity mirror lamps:5 FESTOON
- Luggage lamp:10/ FESTOON (LED)
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