Kia Soul Transmission Specifications
The 2025 Kia Soul uses Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2025):
The Kia Soul comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).
Kia Soul Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 114 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 108 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 108 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 105 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 105 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 105 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Soul Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Soul have?
The Kia Soul is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6) (2025 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Soul come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Kia Soul configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.