Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Kia Soul LX  

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Hi Peter! Early congrats on retiring! : )

We definitely have hitches for a 2023 Kia Soul, but does the LX you have use the center mounted exhaust? I don't think it does, but I wanted to double check as that exhaust does exclude all hitches.

If you don't have the center exhaust, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # DT25GR. This has a 2" receiver, so you will have a lot more options for accessories (the other option from Curt only has the 1-1/4" receiver). We have a ton of bike racks that will fit this hitch and if you let me know how much your bike weighs and if you will be carrying more than one, I can find you a couple good options.

Since you mentioned wanting to tow, you will also need some wiring. For that, you will want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C89KR. This is a plug and play harness, though one wire does need to be run up to the battery, and will work if you have the LED lights or incandescent lights. The 4 flat will also power a trailer's lights, which will likely be all you need to have as I don't think a trailer you will be pulling will have brakes.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Draw-Tite Hitch DT25GR On Kia Soul
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Guy

1/16/2026

Hi, I installed this a few years ago and found it fit well, works impeccably...I have a 21 Soul x-line...

Lazer S.

1/16/2026

@Guy Awesome! Thanks for confirming the fit! : ) What are you using the hitch for? Do you tow or are you using it for something like a bike rack?

Chuck B.

1/16/2026

I installed the hitch on my old soul and it worked fine for a bike rack. However, your soul will not pull a camper.

Chuck

1/16/2026

We installed the Draw-Tite hitch with the 2 inch receiver on our 2023 Soul. It went on easily and works fine for us pulling a small utility trailer - 1000 lb capacity. We used the wiring kit which also was straight forward to install, following the instructions.