2019 Kia Soul transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2019 Kia Soul uses a single-speed (direct drive), a 7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch), a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 5 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2019 Kia Soul.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2019 Kia Soul: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
Electric (EV)single-speed (direct drive)Automatic (A1)FWD
1.6L 4-cylinder turbo7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM7)FWD
1.6L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
1.6L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD
2.0L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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