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Soul_Driver, 11/07/2010
2011 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a M/T+ with the audio upgrade. I like the roomy, SUV-like seating, while still getting good MPG and a low price tag. The interior is nice, though some plastics are easily scratched (but not as bad as 2010 Soul). The engine and transmission are older technology making driving performance just OK (i think this is how they kept the price so low). However, steering feel and braking are nice. I get exactly the EPA rating of 26-28mpg in mixed driving. I got a little over 31mpg on a purely highway trip. The feel of the manual shifter is not too good, but this can be easily upgraded aftermarket. My biggest complaint is 5th gear is not tall enough making RPM noticeably high above 70 mph.
Versatile, economical and fun car
Nick, 11/16/2010
2011 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car for someone who wants a compact but doesn't want to be crammed into some small, rickety piece of junk. The Soul is incredibly roomy inside and with the rear seats folded down it has cargo room comparable to any wagon... I've always been hesitant with Kia but they seem to have hit the mark with this one. For $16,000, this car seems to be put together well and has features like ABS, traction control, Bluetooth, and 4-wheel disc brakes that are missing in other cars. I would prefer the manual transmission model; the automatic is an outdated 4-speed and it feels like it was definitely tuned for economy rather than sporty driving but what can one expect for under $16k?
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A new way to roll; and yes, it's no mini, but that's GOOD.
joe331, 01/21/2011
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a mini. Everything about this car is better as far as I am concerned with few exceptions. It's not fast, but, it's still a lot of fun to drive and it's plenty fast enough. It is easier to get in and out of than the mini, it holds 4 big adults comfortably, everything works well, The base stereoe sounds way better than the mini's. Gas is a trade off, mine got a little better mileage but the soul burns regular. It shifts just fine with the manual trans; I have no idea what all the fuss about vague shifting is about ... I never miss a gear, the clutch is light and easy, shifting is effortless. A great car, looks good, engine even sounds better than the mini.
Not an all weather vehicle
jermany1104, 01/21/2012
2011 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've had my Kia Soul + for almost one year. Being 6 ft tall, there is plenty of head & leg room. The car has great pick up & passing & merging are never a problem. I love how the back seats go down for extra storage. However it hadn't snowed since I got the car & I'm not happy with how it attempts to drive in the snow. The car would not drive up my hill, wound up sideways & had to be backed down the hill. Driving on the flat surface wasn't any better. I was told that the tires may be sport tires & may need to be changed, but I hate to change tires on a new car already. I'm pretty disappointed with this, since I live in an area where it snows in the winter.
Not as good as you would think
kc411, 09/08/2012
2011 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought this in Oct. 2011 now with 60,000 miles on it. No problem with reliability, but would not do it again. Seats stain easily interior scratches easily. Not enough space behind the rear seat. You cant even get 2 average suitcases to fit. Only 25 mpg, lost of road noise and engine noise. If you hit a rough road hold on because there is no telling what way you will go. Not good in rainy conditions either. The resale value is not good. Even Kia will not give more then $10,000 on trade in with 60,000 miles. Kia has moved up, but I fill the car is over priced for what you get. Bought for close to $18,000 but got a $14,000 car. For the price there are better quality cars to pick from.