The 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a timing chain, rather than a timing belt. Timing chains are generally more durable and require less frequent maintenance compared to timing belts. This means that, under normal operating conditions, the timing chain in the Soul should last the life of the engine without needing replacement.
The 2.0 has a timing belt, the 1.6 litre has a timing chain.
Timing Chain
Timing chain
It has a timing chain.
It has a timing chain.
Timing belt
chain
Chain
chain
It has a timing chain.
It must be a timing CHAIN ( the Gates website does not list a timing belt for the 3.5 )
3.8L has a timing chain. 4.0L has a timing belt.