Can a 2020 Kia Soul With Manual Transmission Be Flat-Towed
Updated 07/21/2020 | Published 06/19/2019
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Good day. I see eTrailer sells a Blue Ox base plate BX2727 for the 2020 Kia Soul. I was at the dealer last night, about to purchase a 2020 Kia Soul with a manual transmission, when I asked to see the owners manual. On page 6-24 it explicitly states: Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behind a motor home. To avoid serious damage to your vehicle, do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. These are conflicting messages. Is it okay to flat tow a 2020 Kia Soul with a manual transmission?
asked by: Jason T
Expert Reply:
According to Kia, the 2020 Kia Soul is flat-towable with all four wheels down if it has the manual transmission. The note in the owner's manual is for models with the automatic transmission. I do however recommend you speak with them yourself before a new vehicle purchase. If you like, I have attached for you below a list of parts that you will need to flat-tow your Kia Soul.
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2727
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
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Miguel H.
7/17/2020
I recently installed the Blue Ox on my 2020 Kia Soul. When flat towing I put the car in neutral and do I leave the key in the ignition and turn it to unlock the steering wheel? Or do I keep the steering wheel locked while towing the car. Please advise. Thank you.