Used 2012 Kia Soul Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Ten years and almost 200,000 miles later
Geargor, 07/11/2022
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Almost nothing but good news to report on our 2012 Kia Soul. At 175,000 we invested in shocks, struts, tires and alignment. The engine and transmission are still running strong. First set of front pads lasted till 150,000. Engine oil samples are still coming back showing wear metals in the very low PPM. We plan on running it at least five more years. Wonderful little car.
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JUNK@7k Miles POOR FUEL ECONOMY! DIES! IDLES BAD!
07/18/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 19 people found this review helpful
Car dies and idles ROUGH! get 19-21 mpg! Has a lot options but they wont get you were you need to go..Car has moderate power for a 4cy...seats are ok comfort has lots of room...Buy a honda element used and you will be much happier...bluetooth is crappy
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Mixed Reviews on the Soul +
kunadave, 01/08/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have a mixed review of the 2012 Kia Soul. The positive points are that the car was inexpensive to buy, very space efficient and produces excellent fuel economy. I have a handicapped girlfriend and the seat is the right height for her to slide out of her scooter and into the seat. I can also fold the scooter and fit it into the back. This is good. The fuel economy guide tells me that the car is rated at 27/35 mpg. I only use this car for commuting 20-miles each way. My fuel economy average has always between 32 and 34 mpg in normal urban driving. This too is good. The negatives are that the car has really annoying characteristics. The key fob is too big to fit into my pants pocket without leaving a bulge. I tried to find a normal key just to open the door but goofy Kia changed the size of the key blank (for 2012). I cant find a locksmith with the right size anyway. The car also turns off the radio and then yells at me to coordinate my cell phone with its Bluetooth system. My phone is too old to for bluetooth so I get yelled at twice a week forever? The car probably learned to yell from Kia Customer Service people; they yell too. The car has no spare tire but it does have an emergency inflator. I live at the end of civilization in Idaho and there is often no cell phone service when I go fishing/hunting. I cant be sure that I can get roadside assistance if the car has a flat outside the cell phone service area. And I have to carry a cell phone? I would think that adding a spare tire is cheaper than paying the crabby customer service people. Overall, the car is very good at what it does; efficiently moving people at low cost. It is just so annoying in operation that I will not buy a Kia again. Ill buy another new full-sized pickup and pay the extra fuel costs with the money I save from the trucks lower purchase cost and lower insurance cost Kuna Dave
steering problem
signman945, 11/11/2011
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 67 people found this review helpful
i just leased one and found it seems to wander from one side to other ,constantly having to move steering wheel back and forth (a small amount but after awhile this gets annoying)never had a vehicle do this, it is like being behind a tractor trailer or in high winds even in local traffic if you let go of wheel it goes slightly right then after correcting it for this it goes to left ,then you correct and then stars all over again, going to take back to dealer only have it for one day. test drive was on back roads not on straight open level roads
Fun dependable vehicle
lovestalaugh, 11/04/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia Soul a year ago. I love driving it and find it good on gas. The inside is much larger than it looks. You can really fit alot in there. I have had no problems at all except for a blown fuse which the dealership took care of no problem. It is a great car for the price . I bought mine at Commonwealth Motors in Lawrence Mass and def recommend them, they are easy to deal with, have good prices and are not pushy. I go there for all my maintenance needs.
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Prof Override, 08/28/2018
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
True to what Kia intended and potrayed. A fun, affordable ground breaking mini-Ute. The others in the segment just flat out aren’t as good. I can think of no better band for you buck than a Soul.
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FUN TO DRIVE
John, 06/29/2022
updated 01/02/2024
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love our 2012 KIA SOUL. Mileage could be a bit better, but with the boxy shape that's to be expected.
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Well Balanced
Anthony, 09/30/2022
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For a cheap car its quite comfortable, It has held up on our rocky driveway quite well.But mechanical wise its a a diffrent story theres always something going on usally its something small like the knock sensor nothing ever major but theres usally something going on with it but its lasted 173.00 miles so far and still going its used as my daily and will continue to be used untill the tires fall off.
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Best car I’ve ever owned!
Older Than I Look, 03/21/2023
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Kia Soul has 240,000 miles and I’ve never had a problem with it! For a compact vehicle it has great higher seating and enough room inside and fun to drive! I wasn’t crazy about its quirky looks initially but it grew on me! I love this car! I’ve had Ford, Chevy, Toyota, VW, Honda…this is the best car I’ve ever owned!
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Excellent starter car!
NatS, 10/27/2024
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Oh my god I can't say enough good things. I got a 2012 4u Soul as my first vehicle without doing much research and have since gotten quite into cars; needless to say I unwittingly made an EXCELLENT choice. The 2L engine is hearty and gives great power for such a light car, the hatchback has gotten me through multiple moves with bikes, furniture, etc. backup cam and bluetooth give me just enough technology without being overwhelming. Handles Canadian winters just fine. Front seats are spacious and comfy for my taller friends! Excellent gas consumption too! For the price, I couldn't ask for a better car (bonus points for the ridiculous light up speakers my model has).
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we actually got a 2014 Soul !
Suzanne Matousek, 04/14/2016
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought it used from Heritage Hyundai. The salesperson was great Mr. Hamm. We will go there again to purchase our next vehicle.
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