25 June 2025 | Leave a comment Automatic transmission characteristics in Kia Soul Models up to 2020: * 6-speed automatic transmission (A6) * Type: Hydraulic * Engines: 1.6 L GDI, 2.0 L GDI * Drive: front or all-wheel drive (AWD) Models from 2020: * Intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission (IVT) * Type: CVT * Engines: 2.0 L GDI * Drive: front or all-wheel drive (AWD) Key Features: * Number of gears: *A6:6 * IVT: Infinitely variable * Drive: front or full *Transmission fluid: ATF SP-III or SP-IV * Fluid change interval: 45,000-60,000 km or 3 years *Max Torque: * A6: 192 Nm *IVT: 264 Nm * Gear ratio: *A6: * 1st gear: 4.041 * 2nd gear: 2.369 * 3rd gear: 1.555 * 4th gear: 1,000 * 5th gear: 0.705 * 6th gear: 0.628 * Reverse gear: 3.313 *IVT: Stepless (2.600 to 0.402) * Weight: *A6: about 80kg *IVT: approx. 60 kg Peculiarities: * Sportmatic mode (A6): Manual gear shift mode. * Eco Mode: Optimizes gear shifting for better fuel economy. * Intelligent Shifting (IVT): Adapts to driving style and road conditions for optimal performance. *Overheat Protection: Prevents transmission damage in case of overheating. * Dynamic Gear Shift (A6): Adapts to road grade and vehicle speed for smoother gear changes. Thanks for reading!