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Nice Set of Wheels
Ed Ross, 01/02/2016
updated 01/23/2023
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 54 people found this review helpful
We had been married 44 years. For the first time in our marriage, my wife asked for a specific car, the Soul! I said, a what? We usually buy a new car ever year or two; I give her the new one and I use the older one in my sales job. My wife loves this car. She is 5'2" and it fits her perfectly. It sets higher so she can see fine and this makes getting in and out much easier for her. We have had no problems with the car. It has excellent pick up and stops well. It will seat five but one of them had better be a child in the back seat! Our only complaint is that the ride is harsher than need be. I understand the new ones are a bit softer. I don't like not having a spare tire so I got one at the junk yard. I change my own oil and it is easy to do on the Soul. We bought this car with 3000 miles on it, the previous owner felt is was too small for his family but it is perfect for us. All our kids are grown. Gas mileage is a little less than I had hoped for. At 65 mph and on the flat Interstates in IL, I cannot get over 30 and I milk a car for gas mileage. I could get 36 on our 2010 Malibu on the same roads. I didn't like that it did not have "driving lights" so I bought OEM fog lights on eBay and installed them so that they are on whenever the ignition is on. I do like the fact that after an amount of time, the car will automatically turn off any lights left on after you turn the car off; headlights, dome light, etc. My wife and I would highly recommend the Kia Soul. We have the "Plus" model. We have only had one recall and that was optional. (UPDATE) This car is amazing, still no problems and my wife loves it. We almost traded it for a 2016 Soul but this one is just too nice to give up. Go buy one. (UPDATE) 1/16/2018 This car continues to impress us. No problems what so ever. Over 47K miles now on it. (UPDATE) 1/16/2020 Amazing car, now over 50K and not one problem or issue with the car. We had to replace the battery in the fall and put new tires on it. As the car has gotten more miles on it, we can now get up to 33 mpg on flat highways at 65 mph. Highly recommended 01/16/2021 I wanted to buy a new 2021 Kia Soul but my wife would not let me sell her 2012. This has been the best car we have ever owned, just n problems.
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My happy Soul
Debbie, 05/11/2016
updated 11/13/2016
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This was by far the best choice we have ever made in a car. We looked at a Prius n other similar cars but we are a tall family n the Prius was too low in the back for my grandchildren n adult children. This car fits everyone well n is solidly built. (You can here it when you close the door.). I have a friend who has one n was hit from behind at a tremendous impact but the car took it n was able to be repaired without damage to its core frame. The body shop man was amazed n said that it took one h*ll of a hit but was ok. Really protected the riders that day. We have now owned this car almost 5 yrs and as our other vehicles "die" we will be visiting the Kia store to add more to our family.
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I love my 2012 Kia Soul Base Automatic w/options
sprchrgrguy, 10/16/2011
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
I bought my new 2012 Soul base automatic in mid September. BRIGHT SILVER. I Love Love it! I was going to settle for the base base manual but once I drove the automatic base I fell in love. Its not over loaded but just loaded enough. Cruise, sports matic, side blinkers, bluetooth, steering wheel controls and ECO. I am sure their is more.This is my fourth Kia and so happy with KIA. All their cars are great! Even though it only has the hubcaps it sure looks great. I already have 3300 miles on it. and looking forward to many many more.
in my soul
Jeffrey, 07/23/2015
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife and like every other car, I end up with it when she outgrows it. I am a car guy, owning a chevelle convertible, camaros and a nova, this is not a car I would go looking for. But I like it. It is easy to work on. I changed the brakes before noon last Saturday. The oil and filter are right up front. It drives tight with a nice build of torque through the low to mid range. Mine is the + model which has every useful piece of tech in it but no screen, which in my opinion is far worse than a physical nob. The false speaker in the middle is a terrible design since it is a focal point of the dash, I will figure out something creative to do with that. Good car.
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Great "Around Town" Car
jra8, 04/03/2012
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
Definately a fun car to drive. Bought as companion to Chrysler Van, whose capacity I need about 20% of the time. The Soul is perfect fo the 80% of the time it is 1 or 2 people, and a brief case or gym bag. I am getting 31-33 MPG around town (1.6lengine,automatic). I use ECO mode about half the time. Love how quick and agile it is. Interesting that highway mileage has been well below estimates. At 70 MPH, RPMs are 2800. Need to be at about 55 to get advertised MPG. Overall, very happy after 1000 miles.
Great Car
kipper1975, 09/28/2011
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
I was looking at the base model, but ended up getting the +Auto. I got 66 miles on my Soul and already love it. I am 6' 1", 215lbs, and I have good leg room, head room and the seats are comfortable. For a 2.0L engine, it has alot of pep, you can't race it but, I was doing 90MPH before I knew it. Side by side it is the size of my wifes Jeep. They have Infinty system that sounds really good, with lights around the front speakers. Very good little car, so far awsome gas milage, have tok a road trip yet, but in the city driving so far so good. Windows up radio on very little road noise....I wanted the ! at first but the only difference was GPS, I have a portable GPS so didn't need it.
Fun AND Value
kevster63, 06/25/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have had my Soul for about 9 months now, and have 11K miles on her. I find it way too fun to drive, and as a daily driver I find my commute a far better experience than it once was. It has great performance considering the 2.0 liter engine (I also own a Hemi...), and scoots along just fine. The biggest issue is its lack of aerodynamics (but the BOX is cute!) so its mileage suffers on the highway if you are travelling faster than 65-70mph. Below 65mph it gets GREAT mileage, so I can easily average 30 mpg on my daily commute (20/80 city/hwy). Comfy seats, Awesome UVO sound system, bluetooth features, and more, make it fun! I have had absolutely NO reliability issues! 11K miles and HAPPY!
Engine blew and Kia wont fix in their recall
Davena Johnson, 06/10/2017
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I loved my 2012 kia soul. But the odometer just flipped to 100k and the engine blew while I was driving on the interstate with my grandson. Kia has had my car for about 3 weeks. They currently have a recall for 1. 2 million cars with the same engine issue, but since my car is not on the recall list, they are refusing to fix my engine. I see in a previous review someone else experienced the same issue and said a recall was issued after they'd already sold their car. Is anyone aware of that recall information?
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Beware the Tires
smartshopper99, 07/05/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
A good fun car. Good gas mileage. Lots of room. Easy to maneuver. Nice visibility. Service is horrible. No spare tire! Tires are lousy. I don't think they're safe. Two flats in less than six months normal driving. Set $600 back to put decent tires on, won't believe how it improves the ride.
I'm falling in love with this little Kia
Justin, 07/25/2016
updated 07/27/2020
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've always hated the "boxy" wagons(Scion, Cube, Element, etc), but the only one I've liked was the Soul. Couldn't really give a reason they just looked cute. So naturally when we needed a 2nd car, I bought a 2012 Exclaim model. I'm gonna start with the few things I don't care for. I bought this car with 58,000 or so miles and have since put on another 22,000 or so. It's kinda harsh NVH when accelerating with any urgency. Not sure if this is just an unavoidable 4cyl econobox(pun intended) trait, but just saying it's more noticeable than other vehicles I've had. Second gripe, the inside door panel sills are so thin you can't rest your forearm on them when the windows are up. No big deal, just a quirk I'm not a fan of. Third, the damn sunroof doesn't tilt up like almost every other car. Fourth, the car has a backup camera but the screen is really small and the lines don't move with the steering wheel and can be prone to moisture getting in the camera and the screen going black. All those small things aside, I still love this car. It's a dream to park, I average 29/34 mpg city/hwy (depending on traffic, during rush hour traffic that's about 24 city. It has a great Infinity sound system w Bluetooth, Sat radio, and subwoofer. It's punchy from a stop(but only about average once you're out of 1st gear). It's damn cute and just all around excellent for a small family. It's like the perfect combination of cargo space, fuel economy, passenger space, and just an excellent city car. I highly recommend it if you get a good price(they don't have super resale value). Update: I'm close to 123,000 miles now and here's a complete breakdown of all issues/services it's had since 56,000 when I bought it. At 80,000 or so I had to get a $6 rubber coupler replaced in the steering column which required $242 of labor since I didn't feel like dropping the steering column myself. I've had a very sporadic O2 sensor code that would trigger a check engine light, but it would always go away on it's own after a few days and stay off for a few months. Just this month (122,000 miles), I had a really weird flashing check engine followed by a cloud of smoke and tranny shift to neutral all on it's own for about 5 seconds, then that "fixed itself" too and it runs great now. And I had to replace a driver's door latch actuator at about 110,000. And the headlight switch stalk is kinda wonky, it shut off the headlights all on it's own the other day, but I have since been unable to duplicate the issue. Update: It's now at about 130,000 miles and it's been perfectly fine since my last update here, nothing new to report.
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I LOVE THIS CAR
kiafan1, 01/22/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I never take the time to write reviews, but I made it a point to find the time to give my opinion on this car. Thank you KIA....you have made a GREAT car for an incredible price. Occupy wall street should hail you for doing your part and giving back. I have the car about 6 months now and loving t. My first car is a BMW and I can't wait to get into my KIA SOUL. It is spacious, fun, easy to drive, great on gas, lots of safety features, high tech....and I think I mentioned the value. Love the way it Zips around. What else could u possibly need or want in a car.
430k delivery vehicle! Amazing machine.
Brandon, 08/20/2020
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is one the few things in my life that has gone well lol. This car has been delivery vehicle since the first day i bought it, sometimes its been driven more than 500 miles a day, its held up exceptionally well. Only minor problems havent spent over 2k dollars in repairs since i bought it with 100k miles now has 430k. It as driven through all climates cold (heat works well) to 100 plus degree days (ac has never had to be serviced) . It burns oil now but not to terribly much honestly would expect more with the mileage it has. Bottom line if you find a lower mileage one that has been taken care of you wont find much better of used car deal. If this apeals to you and even if doesnt ( this a great daily driver) i recommend it fully.
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OUTSTANDING car!!!!
soulgal12, 01/16/2013
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned a lot of different vehicles in my lifetime -- from sport cars to Full-size 4x4 trucks to economy-minded transportation. I can honestly say that by far this little 2012 Kia Soul + is my FAVORITE vehicle I have owned!! I purchased my Soul + new in October, 2012 and have put over 20,000 miles on it. I can not say there is one thing that I do NOT love about this car! The handling is outstanding for how high the profile of the vehicle is. The wide stance of the car allows it to handle amazing! The storage capabilities are outstanding as well! With the rear seats folded down you can haul an amazing amount of stuff!! Plus it's roomy enough that you can fit 5 adults in it!
Love the Soul!
cheat, 05/19/2013
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Kia Soul Base new in July 2012. I tried out Audis, VWs, Volvos, Chevrolets, and the Soul hands-down won me over. I LOVE the high stance (just wish they had an AWD option), quirky exterior, and modern interior. Even with the base model (auto, btw) it's loaded with features - Bluetooth (which is awesome!), power everything except mirrors, cruise control, USB and AUX ports, you get the point. I have had no issues with my Soul, and have since put about 20,000 on it in less than a year, and love every mile I've driven it. It really has some get-up-and-go for a 1.8 L 4 cyl. I've added my own 'unique' features to the car, such as a red carbon fiber interior/exterior kit.
I'm A Soul Man!
black_soul_man, 12/18/2011
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 40 people found this review helpful
Its a great car for the money.. I purchased a base soul with the 1.6 automatic 6 speed ac power windows Cruz and a very nice stereo system. I still cant believe that you would get so many accessories with only buying a base model car. Back in the old days you where lucky enough to get a cigarette lighter. they claim to get 26/35 mpg's so far I have been getting 38 with mixed driving city/ hwy. Again I'm Not a lead footed driver. all I can say is Wow I fell in love with this car.. it handles like a dream This had been my fifth new car purchased in the last 30 years and after buying those American made cars fords & chevys I always had regrets afterwords. but not with this car.....
2 months and already MAJOR issues??
rs33983, 12/15/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The headrest are EXTREMELY uncomfortable for a 6'0" person. Less than 2 moths old and in service for 3 different items. A bad vibration on interstate. The power door locks malfunctioning. A rattling noise at warm start up in the engine. Very disappointed.
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kmcars123, 07/11/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car hesitates and kills when stopping. Have owned for 9 months and Kia is still trying to get it fixed. Have been assigned Kia rep by corporate offices, but they don't really seem to care and are almost impossible to get a hold of. Since car is in shop again for last 3 weeks...will be filing Lemon Law, and hopefully we will get some results.
We LOVE this car!!
chevegan, 05/28/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is a dream. We've owned (all new) Honda: accord, civic, Pilot, Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy, PT cruiser (loser), as well as an 08 Kia spectra, and currently a family owned since new 97 mbz e420. Of ALL those cars, Barring maybe the 09 legacy this car trumps them all in being an all around beauty and performer. With the seats down it's a workhorse, with a car seat 2 adults can fit in the back seat. The back with optional tray is exceptionally organized and has plenty of room for your day to day runs. I have severe nerve damage to back and leg and this thing pulls off an outstandingly comfortable ride, note the exclaim model has better ride comfort
Continual Electronic Failures
ohmysoul, 07/17/2013
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2012 Kia Soul with all the extras, my first brand new car in 25 years. The added features only work part of the time which is majorly disappointing. I have complained several times and the dealer admitted there were problems and replaced the system, TWICE! All my music was wiped out. I've had the music go haywire while driving going between one song and another almost causing a wreck. The sun roof sometimes won't open and the backup camera sometimes won't come on. I was in a car accident that wasn't my fault and my blue tooth would NOT call 911! After all repairs the system completely locked up and I could not make or receive calls.
Fun Little Car!!
tayalynn77, 10/02/2012
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have almost 9,000 miles on my Kia Soul. So far its doing great. I am averaging about 32 mpg in the city. Only one kid left at home now so I am down-sizing my life so I got rid of my luxury mini-van and went with the simplest and cheapest new car I could find. I went with the 6 speed. I bought the car with my business in mind so I have graphics and tinted windows installed. I also purchased a center console/arm rest which I love. The car is not the best for long trips. I took it to Florida (about a 16 hour drive) and we nearly were blown off the highway a few times. It handled fabulously other than that. We even had an 18 wheeler tire explode just as we were passing the truck and my husband managed to drive and shuttle around the pieces of tire with no damage or incident. Eventually this will become my husbands every day car and I will get something better for traveling. All in all, a great little car to scoot around town in! Yesterday I got a letter from my dealer stating that they needed some 2012 Souls and wanted to try and put me in something else if I wanted to trade it in. Ill pass!
Pretty good for a first new car!
letzgostate, 12/11/2011
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Got my 2012 base manual soul the first day they had them on the lot. I chose the manual base and love the 6-speed. The car is amazingly peppy. Since getting mine I have had to have a new rear axle put on the car (I had the swaying road problem too), a new gauge cluster installed, I have had a flat that was not fixable with the fix-a-flat system in the car, and I had a pebble nick the windshield, create a small pit, and quickly had a crack over a foot spread across the windshield, and I have had the battery die for no apparent reason. Aside from those problems, the car has been awesome! Take advantage of roadside assistance, I have 3x already and always quick and free! Oh, and 38 mpg mixed!
Best Little Compact Station Wagon For Your Money
lovemysoul1, 07/12/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Kia Soul Exclaim 2 weeks ago and have driven it over 800 miles without any issues. My Exclaim is loaded and for the value, coming in at apprx. $23,000--it can't be beat. I test drove the Scion XD, XB, Nissan Cube and the Honda Element-- no comparison. The Kia Soul beat all of them hands down. My family gave me a very hard time about being a Kia, stating the quality would be horrible. This might have been true several years ago, but Kia has since brought in German engineering and the car is fabulous for the money. Plus a blast to drive-- just love it--Also the sunroof and leather seats are totally worth the extra $$ if you are used to having a nicer vehicle. Two thumbs up!
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schuls, 07/09/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my new car more & more each day.
Surprisingly reliable car
Gerard Sagliocca, 07/05/2020
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had very few problems. Car is reliable, which amazed me. The only big problem I had was corrosion of the wire going from battery to starter motor ! Nobody seemed to know why the car would not start from time to time. I was told to change batteries ; I jumped the batteries a few timed but even that would not start my Kia !!! The root problem again was a corroded wire at the starter motor connection ! Finally, a young mechanic spotted the bad connection and problem was totally solved. Never had another starting problem. Kia engineers should change the wire to a material that will not corrode ! I hope they get smart and change that wire to a better material.
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RonJon, 01/11/2021
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Major stearing defect, dangerous to drive, not covered in 2014 recall.
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goodstuff35, 02/17/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 49 people found this review helpful
I purchased mine new from Lee Johnson Kia in Kirkland Wa. The experience there was excellent. I have almost 700 Miles on the Soul now. The Good: Lots of well laid out Bells and whistles. The Factory Sat radio/CD/USB/bluetooth works nicely and the sound is great for stock. The interior feels much more roomy than you would think. The 2.0L engine is very peppy and the 6 speed auto shifts smoothly. My Soul hasn't been broken in entirely yet but I'm getting 22 in stop and go traffic to work and 31 on the freeway. I like the MPG display on the dash. Speaking of the dash the white and red lighting is clear in the sun and easy on the eyes at night. Big improvements in the road noise for the 2012!
DO NOT BUY A KIA
Don't Buy A Kia, 06/21/2016
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
Don't waste your money on a Kia. The engine BLEW on my 4 year old car that I took wonderful care of - Connecting Rods failed. I had my car in my local shop for over 2 months and they couldn't identify the error. A month later, I receive a note direct from Kia that they're extending the warranty of my car to 120,000 miles DUE TO THE EXACT REASON MY ENGINE BLEW (connecting rod failure). I had since sold the car to a junk yard for $500 (because no one wanted it) and I lost over $8,000 compared to the KBB value of my car. Now Kia wants nothing to do with it because I didn't choose to repair my engine for $8K (what the car was worth at the time...) BOTTOM LINE - Kia does NOT care about their customers - they do not care about brand loyalty or repeat customers. They'd rather sell you a piece of junk car, wait for it to fail and then wish you luck with your next purchase. BUYERS BEWARE - DO NOT BUY A KIA.
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anniehall1, 12/04/2011
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great experience buying newSsoul at Jeff Belzers in Lakeville MN. Working with internet Leasing Consultant Kara Little was great NO Pressure Love the Soul fun with the automatic transmission over ride to manual what a blast
OUTSTANDING Vehicle`
wyowes, 12/14/2011
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2012 Kia Soul from Weseloh Kia in Carlsbad, CA. First of all the dealership was outstanding as well as the folks--Elise and Oscar--to took care of me. They were all just amazing. I love my car. This is the 3rd Kia our family has purchased. Together with the quality of the car, the look, and the warranty, and of course all the air bags, I wouldn't get any other model. Also the price is right, too! Thank you to all who are connected with this Car Dealer.
AFTER 63,000 MILES
CJ Naples, 12/29/2016
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've owned this + Model Soul for almost 5 years now and decided to write a review before I trade it in with 63,000 miles on it. I originally purchased it with the intention of driving it for 5 years then giving it to my daughter who would be getting her license at that point. I figured the mileage was great and I could suck it up driving a hamster car for a while. First, before I list my complaints, I will say the car is pretty zippy and sits up higher than a sedan. I'm also 6'2" and have no issues fitting in it at all. It handles well and the warranty is very good. They even replaced a broken key. That said, I bought it in March 2012 and realized off the bat that the MPG sucked. In the beginning I averaged about 23 MPG around town and 28 highway. After 5 years it's down to 21 city and maybe 27 highway. The interior is very hard to clean and if you use armor-all on the dash (at least while there is still a finish) it will leave streaks that last a long time (months). Other complaints are that it's noisy on the highway and the entertainment system sometimes takes a few minutes to turn on. Biggest complaint is that Kia was compensating us for the poor gas mileage (actually because they fudged the MPG numbers to consumers like me) but now there is a new class action settlement and as a result the whole process is intentionally a pain. (I've actually been on hold with the Kia MPG settlement people the whole time I've been writing this...) I've decided to trade the car in as I don't want my daughter driving it. I just don't think it would be safe in a collision. Kia and Hyundai are very tempting... overall, I don't think it's worth it.
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Great Fuel Economy, and Fun!
kamiller1991, 05/22/2012
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with this car when I saw it on the commercials, and to actual find out that it's fun to drive and gets great gas mileage when I actual went to look at it was AWESOME! It has plenty of room in the trunk for my two dogs (Labrador and a Pug) so I don't have to worry about fur on the seats. It also has plenty of room to load of the baby and the husband! I have been able to get up to 41mpg on the highway (going 55mph, not really highway, high speed back roads) and anywhere from 32mpg-35mpg city. The only thing I do not like about the car is the clutch stick when you're on a hill, I tend to gun it because I forget it kicks in. Other than that, GREAT car!
BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED
Tiave oliver, 03/31/2017
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has a great shifting ability and they drive forever.if u get a stick for your child this is the car to get. It has all the bells and whistles the high end cars have and you can get a brand new one for only 15k which is in my oppinion amazing
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Wow!
fdarcy, 07/07/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my new Kia Soul! I have one child, and this is a perfect little vehicle for my small family to drive in town and in the country. The gas mileage is fabulous for long drives and I can easily park in small parking spots in the city. I have not owned a car I love this much in a very long time. There is plenty of cargo space in the back, and I LOVE the satellite radio! The combination of great features and great gas mileage makes road trips exciting rather than exasperating. We are so pleased to have purchased this car!
My All Time Favorite!
skrubs, 08/27/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Kia Soul! I have owned 4 new cars in my lifetime and this one is my all time favorite. It is fun to drive. It handles great on winding roads. It is a very cool looking car. My iPhone connects to it via Bluetooth so I can answer my phone by pushing a button on the steering wheel and listen through my speakers. I can play my iTunes playlist using the same technology. Today I thought I would check to see if there were any recalls on my car, and the Kia isn't even listed in the NTSA site. That means no recalls for the entire line of Kia's. Plus you can't beat the warranty. Awesome car!
Best car I’ve had!!
Miranda Wilson, 06/01/2019
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my Kia for about 3 years. Bought it used, a 2012. Very reliable. Did great in snow and during a tropical storm. Sadly I lost mine when I hit a deer. I highly recommend buying from Kia. I had no problems with mine. Never once did I have to take it in to get something fixed. Just regular maintenance.
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Kia Soul Exclaim
belleairbear, 11/11/2011
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 31 people found this review helpful
I just got a Red Exclaim with the Navigation System. It does have voice controls for navigation and phone and Radio. It does not have HD Radio. If you are 6ft 3in+ your foot will get very tired for any trips, because the seat will not go back enough.
Love my Soul
Cheryl, 07/06/2018
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very roomy inside. Handles great. Good gas mileage
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First kia
Daniel, 08/20/2017
updated 08/26/2020
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Recently sold this 2012 and got a 2020 Soul - all due to the fact the 2012 was so good, reliable, of high value and right sized. The 2020 is just more of the same but so much improved. Very happy! There was nothing wrong with the old one, just time as we had it for 7 years.
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16,000 miles and no problems
hamsterman1, 08/27/2012
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is awesom. I have owned two Scion XB's. One was a 2005 and the other a 2006. Don't get me wrong it is a good car, but the Kia Soul beats the xb in every way. six speed is fun. features are awesome. I don't need all of the extra junk on the higher priced models. I average 36 miles to a gallon going 75mph 130 miles a day. I have put over 16,000 on this car with no problems. All I do is change the oil. I'm six foot and my son is 6 foot. even with the car loaded down (more cago than the xb) I still have plenty of power and tons of room. I bought this car because of price and the warranty can't be beat. If you want a good car at a great price. Then this is the car for you. Love u Kia!
2012 Kia Soul +
jimrn, 10/09/2011
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 Kia Soul + with audio package a week ago. I have put on almost 500 miles so far and am loving it. I do a lot of open road driving and average about 34.5 MPG. It is quiet and comfortable on the road. The backup camera is great, and love the UVO system!
The Best Boxie Sedan EVER!
fiftydimes89, 11/01/2011
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 43 people found this review helpful
Well I like to start these off with the bad news. Unfortunately I have nothing negitive to say. I purchased my 2012 Kia Soul from Nationwide Kia, in Lutherville, MD. Those guys did an amazing job of showing me everything and informing me about the Soul. The deal I got was amazing even tho the inventory is low on these at the moment . Would reccomend the car to any and everyone .
Beware of dealer
thuds, 12/03/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Quite a few dealers sell KIAs as a secondary model-more of a "cost leader". Some really don't care whether the customer is happy with poor service because it's not their "main" brand. If factory mats fail at 7000 miles that's standard due to "cheap" materials. I was disappointed with dealer treatment and with their service department, plus poor followup from their sales department. Had Scions, Mini Coopers, Jetta TDIs and got outstanding service. Not in KIA's case. Mileage not as advertised, but did not expect it to be. All round, I feel the car can be great, just don't expect decent service or followup after the sale.
Perfect car for around town
Lynette Maton, 06/05/2018
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the ease of ownership of this car. Super easy to park, drive and get in and out of it. Cargo space is wonderful. Steering is super easy with electric steering. Have LOVED driving this little car.
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Sweet Soul Sister
Michelle Pennington, 11/22/2015
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Do your homework don't overpay particularly for the base auto model. Excellent car
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Lousy fuel economy...
dwilson, 04/03/2012
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 36 people found this review helpful
I waited for the 2012 due to its supposed improved fuel economy. I had a Honda element AWD which averaged about 25mpg. Much bigger and heavier than the soul. I am averaging about 27 or 28 with this little car... Same type of driving. I figured to save about $700 a year on gas... Actually maybe $150.... I wish I had kept the Honda....
Love it so far
rltech07, 08/07/2012
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Soul+ for exactly 3 days, and I'm officially in love. This little car is comfortable, surprisingly spritely to drive, and very economical. We traded a 2002 Jeep Liberty, which is probably the polar opposite of a Kia. We gave up a tiny bit of cargo room and some horsepower. We gained state-of-the-art safety and a vehicle that is a joy to drive - so far. I realize it's early days. Something may go wrong, but right now I feel like this is not just a car, it's a large, gas sipping pet.
ALWAYS GETTING COMPLIMENTS ON MY EXCLAIM
Tracy's True Review, 05/08/2018
2012 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recommend the Plus or Exclaim if it is in your budget as lots of little extras are included. Mine has a beautiful black leather/tan interior which everyone raves about. It is a good driving car, but it is a bit bumpy of a ride. Don't expect it to drive like a sports car - it's more like a truck. Sunroof has been great! I would not hesitate to buy another Kia Soul Exclaim.
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Great car for city driving
Rick Zemirg, 04/15/2021
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The main qualities of this car are: light weight fun-ish to drive with good speed and fuel mileage, decently reliable vehicle with low maintenance costs. The car does well with seats down loaded with my normal backup supplies plus a large bicycle inside it and some groceries as well with two people. The ride is pretty comfortable with a quiet motor and a light body, but the rear suspension gets a little jumpy, and the car becomes a little unstable at high speeds over 60 mph. I recommend 55 mph on highways, as you will get under 30 mpg at 75 mph and close to 35 at 55 if you drive like me in my conditions. The fuel economy is something of note. I use 87 and I live at 6,000 feet (which offers a good balance of cooler air temperatures, air density and drag, maximizing fuel economy for some cars), but I get 30-31 mpg city with minimal stops. The sixths gear engages at 38 mph, which helps. Not sure which engine I'm using. I highly recommend you tale it easy AND USE ECO mode for the most part. The sequential transmission used with sport mode without ECO gives sufficient get up for merges and lane changes, and is plenty of power for most hills and whatnot when loaded down. It can be fun to drive. I got this car with 90k miles and it is doing just great. The interior is nice and has plenty features. The AC is capable and the heater is too. Frankly, the visibility out the rear is limited from the frame of the hatchback. Enough to rely on the mirrors more. The speakers and radio system work nicely at low to medium volumes, but at maximum definitely knock and would have limited life with much use, unless you turn off all bass boosting and are listening to bass less music. Note I am not sure which model I have, only looked at the motor once due to its reliability.
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2012 Soul+ w/manual trans.
Neil, 05/11/2020
updated 05/16/2023
2012 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'd give 3 3/4 rating. It is what it is, an econobox. Most HP (164) for it's class. Little road feel. Mushy clutch. Very roomy in hatchback for transporting home improvement materials, appliances etc. Lots of leg room in back for passengers. Worried about engine failure although 2.0L Nu MPI seems OK so far.
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Culinary Carry all!
Laurie Stephens, 06/05/2019
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I teach culinary arts and I have had as many as $1200.00 worth of groceries in my Kia. I love my Kia. It has been the most mechanically sound car I have ever owned. It is my 5th new car.
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