It's been a long time since three music-loving hamsters cruised lazily down a boulevard in their Kia Soul. Kia Lost Its Cheapest Car2025 Kia Soul - front 3/4 angle KiaWhen the 2025 model year ended, Kia closed a 16-year U.S. run for its lovable Soul. That meant the Kia Soul was one of the few remaining opportunities to get a car for less than $22,000 delivered. Each later-model Kia Soul came with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four producing 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. The K4 Sedan still has a relatively low entry price, and the K4 Hatchback restores a liftgate.