2022 Subaru WRX vs 2022 Kia Soul Comparison.

Rally-inspired sport compact cars are on the verge of extinction, but the next-generation Subaru WRX aims to reignite interest for this enthusiast-focused breed. With the death of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years ago, and the more recent exit of the Ford Focus RS, the WRX and the higher-performance WRX STI are the only remaining options for fans of the World Rally Championship—at least until the next-gen VW Golf R arrives. With the adoption of a new architecture that should improve driving dynamics, the possibility of a more powerful turbocharged flat-four engine, and the likelihood of a nicer interior, the 2022 WRX promises to be a big improvement over the outgoing version.

What's New for 2022?

Based on an official announcement that included a heavily veiled teaser image, Subaru will unleash the next generation of the WRX for the 2022 model year. While there are a lot of specifics that we still don't know, the aforementioned teaser and the spy photos that we've captured as well as our well-informed speculation have us chomping at the bit to see the production-intent version, which will boast a large hood scoop and bulging fenders.

When it comes to toaster-shaped vehicles, the Kia Soul reigns supreme, having outlasted the Honda Element, the Nissan Cube, and the Scion xB. Today it competes with more traditionally styled subcompact crossovers, including the Chevrolet Trailblazer, the Jeep Renegade, and the Kia Seltos, but it hasn't given in to those proportions. It remains a quirky cube. A 147-hp four-cylinder engine comes standard, but Kia offers a powerful 201-hp turbocharged four, which makes the Soul extra perky. The boxy shape provides plenty of room for four adults to cruise in comfort and a suitably large cargo area to hold their gear. If you need all-wheel drive, you'll have to look elsewhere, as the Soul doesn't offer it. Nor does it provide standard driver-assistance features.

What's New for 2022?

The Soul sees few changes for 2022. The old oval-shaped logo is gone, replaced with Kia's new futuristic one. The 10.3-inch infotainment display with navigation is now offered on all but the base LX model, which gets an 8.0-inch unit (previously 7.0 inches). You can equip the LX model with a Technology package, including automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. S, X-Line, and GT-Line models all provide dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, wireless smartphone charging, and two more USB ports as standard equipment. Unfortunately, the manual transmission has been discontinued.

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