2010 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews

Love my soul

Written by: eatapeach7 on 11/05/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this car..unfortunately since I bought it in August it has been in the shop 4 times for blown heater hoses ...I think I have a lemon but Kia is looking into the problem..it's a fun car

Favorite Features

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Shadow Soul Plus

Written by: mike on 11/04/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car for a daily round trip commute of 36 miles. It's a good car with adequate gas mileage (28 mpg city/hgwy). It's fun to drive & provides good vision down the road. Does have a right side blind spot that requires one to be aware. It is a good value.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Use low scuff interior materials

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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great choice!

Written by: Brittany on 11/04/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I had wrecked my car only to find out that it was totaled and had to go on a shopping trip. I went to Hagerstown Honda because that is where I ALWAYS go, great people, great prices! Well I had a car salesman named Britton who was AMAZING. I told him the type of car I was looking for (and it was supposed to be used) and my price range. He said he had the perfect fit for me... he pulled around in the very same car I ended up purchasing. As soon as I got in I loved it. Its a fun little ride =)

Favorite Features

I love the stereo and the interior. I have people in my neighborhood constantly asking me about the car and wanting to see the inside. All the compartments in the trunk are handy too when hauling things. Its overally wonderful!

Suggested Improvements

Lighting in the trunk is my only complaint!

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HOT! HOT! HOT!

Written by: SF Bay Area Hottie on 11/02/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul Sport 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

It's HOT! Got 1st RED Sport in SF bay area. So many stares & people coming up to me in parking lots, etc. Everybody wants to know what it is & where they can get it. For a while, I just handed out the dealer's business card! So fun to drive!Overall visibility is good cuz you sit a little higher up. Fits tall people-- had a 6'6'' passenger & still more head room! Great at turns & U-turns-- no more 3-point turns for me! Audio system is the bomb-CD/Ipod/USB (just plug in USB flash drive & have TONS of music)and interior LIGHTS that pulse to music(yes, gimmicky & a little juvenile, but so very fun.)Go up steep hills & accelerate like a champ(turn off the econ-over-drive for more power.) I LOVE IT!

Favorite Features

GORGEOUS interior, blue-tooth, moon roof, easy-to-read dash gages, hidden compartmentalized cargo tray,3 power outlets, huge glove compartment--fits a laptop, all the places to stash water bottles and stuff, rear speakers, cruise control, fantastic breaks, 40/60 split rear seat, Kia warranty...

Suggested Improvements

At 1st a bit of a stiff ride-- but now I can't tell the diff. Needs a driver's right arm rest and would be nice if the doors auto-locked when you reach 5 mph. Little bit of a blind spot at passenger rear, so just pay more attention. THAT'S IT! Actually, now I Love being the designated driver!

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Love my car but

Written by: filickar on 10/29/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Love my car. Interior skuffs easily. At 15300 km I found a bulge in my tire. Dealership claims it is my driving, the tire store says the belt has shifted. The tire is a Nexen CP662 P225/45R18. Anyone else finding the same problem??

Favorite Features

Width of the vehicle, headroom, and sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Blind spots especially right rear, and transmission. Find that the changing gears is jerky. Read another review that suggested taking off the overdrive for regular driving and this does solve the problem.

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our soul

Written by: john on 10/25/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

we were looking for a fun economical vehicle, this seems to fit our wants at a fairly affordable price, interior is comfortable, ride and handling are good, acceleration off the line is good as well, cargo space is better than expected in a vehicle of this type, as well as comfortable 4 adult seating, incredible sound system for a stock system. rear blind spots take some getting used to, overall we enjoy the vehicle, and have no issues as yet at 7000 miles, only disapointment was advertised fuel rating is 30 mpg, and we are averaging 27-28 consistantly since new, which is still respectable, but disapointing for a vehicle of this size

Favorite Features

favorite feature I would say is the sound syastem, along with the satalite radio, also the interior room with seating for 4 adults comfortably is a nice bonus, we have a new grandchild and the ease in which we can place him safely in the rear is a bonus

Suggested Improvements

rear visability is an issue however with the design of the vehicle not sure how that could be improved without destroying the looks and curb apeal of the soul, perhaps a lowere cruising rpm would help increase highway mpg

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Great All-purpose hatchback

Written by: SuperAce on 10/20/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I really love my 2010 Kia Soul. It has enough passenger room to carpool with four adults and I can fit all my music gear in the back for band practice. The interior is great - especially the stereo and easy-to-use steering wheel controls. I choose the Kia over the Scion xB or xD, and am happy with my choice. I think the Soul hits the size sweet spot between the original and redesigned xB.

Favorite Features

High-quality factory stereo; steering wheel-mounted controls; easy-to-configure cargo space; plenty of room in the backseat; solid fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Improved insulation from road noise would be good -- doesn't bother me, but I can't really use the built-in speakerphone on the highway. A driver's armrest would also be appreciated; the console is too far back to rest an elbow on.

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We Got Soul!

Written by: 1hcetih on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul Sport 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

What a ride handles great w/sport suspension a little harsh the ride on very rough rodes. 2litre engine is packed with get up and go from exit ramp to hiway speed 65 is very impressive. The interior seating and overall roomines is excellent. Again Sport suspension has it's pluses when cornering Soul is sure footed no body roll around corners @ 45 + mph. VEry well equipped we added LED interior lighting and in rear cargo the factory light is poor we added strip Led lightinging to the left and right side along the upper and lower seam where the rear panels meet. 3k + miles and enjoy driving our Soul everyday. Soul is a Great CUV.

Favorite Features

Interior space, sound system, sunroof, 2 litre engine has lots of power gets better as you break in takes a while the car is very tight when new we expect around 12,000 + miles will start to fell better then when new. Overall a Real Winner Kia is really suprised us with the new Soul!

Suggested Improvements

Interior overhead lighting and rear cargo is just very poor.

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Great for a Korean Car

Written by: Kiru on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul Sport 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Put 3200 miles on the car in a month. I do a lot of driving for work all over NJ. It's got great handling and I get 31 mpg on a mix of city and highway, mostly highway. It does significantly better with highway at speeds of 65 mph. It starts to really eat the gas at speeds above 70 or 75. But hey, that's all cars. Design is good with plenty of nifty storage areas. Nice look to interior but yes, it does scuff. I'd ask for an interior light directly over the trunk area. Speakers only light up in front seating area. As to engine power it is a little slow to respond sometimes, but completely reasonable for its size. No mechanical problems thus far. Feels pretty solid for Korean. Cheap!

Favorite Features

Stereo, Sirius satellite, cargo area with cargo tray, plenty of cupholders, etc. Small on the outside, large inside.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage for city driving. No scuffing, and the exterior attracts dust and leaves.

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I'm a Soul Man

Written by: NightTrain on 10/14/2009

Vehicle

2010 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I took advantage of the 'cash for clunkers' and I went from a '98 Grand Caravan to the coolest ride - a 2010 Soul+ in Alien green. I love it. It attracts as much positive attention as would an expensive European car. I'm 6'4" tall with long legs and I cannot believe the room inside the car. I want to wash this car often because I am happy to be seen driving it. You have to love a car when you're making payments. My wife offers to drive when we go out - that's a benefit I never had! Advertised city MPG is 25 but I average 23 MPG as a careful driver in Eco mode.

Favorite Features

The sound system with Sirius satellite radio, the unbelievable warranty, the 5-star safety rating with curtains of airbags (hope I don't need 'em), great styling, large glove box, easy to read instrument panel, and sports car 'feel'. It appears to be well built and solid.

Suggested Improvements

Add a'fuel door' indicator on the instrument panel so I can remember which side of the car to park next to the pump.

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