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4.63 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with this car!

ghostboo, 05/17/2013
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I have always owned large 4X4 quad-cab trucks but got sick of dumping money in gas. I wanted a vehicle that was easy on gas, fun to drive, fit in my garage, and loaded with options. I researched for a few months and narrowed it down to about six finalists. I test drove them and narrowed it to two, the Hyundai Elantra and the Soul Exclaim. I love both vehicles but the Soul won me over because of the cargo capacity and ease of access. The Soul is fun to drive and I like the high seating position. It doesn't feel like I'm down in a go cart. Visibility is outstanding and the interior is perfect. My gas mileage is very good. I average 24 city, 31 highway and 35 on long country drives.

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5 out of 5 stars

Regarding the below review regarding poor mileage...

mazda5forme, 02/17/2013
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful

Aparently the reviewer below mine hasn't heard about the problems the EPA found with the sticker listed on the KIA car models with wrong fuel mileage...caused by an error in the testing done by KIA in Korea on the KIA Soul and a few other KIA models. To make a long story short...the base Soul actual fuel mileage for example was LISTED on the window sticker as 27/35 mpg but new figures are 25/30 for the smaller 1.6 base engine...and for the bigger 2.0 engine it WAS 26/29 mpg listed and actual new figures are less mpg to. I signed up with KIA and now get a KIA debit card to use for gasoline based on how far I drive and they add 15% more for your trouble. Simply register with KIA.

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5 out of 5 stars

New Soul !

smillermom, 06/17/2013
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love, love my Kia! I went with the Exclaim as I wanted all upgrades possible and am glad I did. There is not a feature I could imagine that is not in this vehicle. They thought of everything. I love the way it handles and the roll back feature also. The car is very solid and lots and lots of room. Nice and peppy and handles well in the rainy conditions we have been having. So very glad I traded and feel a joy just driving my car!! Now, if I can get it from being dinged in parking lots life would be perfect!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

It's wonderful

kellymo719, 08/15/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 2005 Honda Civic for the 2013 Kia Plus, and I am in love! It is exactly what I was looking for in a car - it's small, but spacious; the back seats fold down and offer a ton of room in the back. I am able to take my bike or my two yellow labs in the car with me no problem! It's got great response when I step on the gas, excellent brakes (and I love the brake assist). Also, mine came with an extra feature to turn on the car from outside, so I can warm it up in the mornings or start the AC, and it stays locked and running, and if someone tries to take it, it will automatically shut off without the keys. It's seriously WONDERFUL!

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5 out of 5 stars

STILL The Best Vehicle I have ever owned!

Gayle Stephenson, 10/16/2017
updated 10/30/2020
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I now have 145,000 on my 2013 KIA Soul since my first review and I still have absolutely NO problems with the engine, exterior nor the interior! I have only replaced the battery (twice) along with the fluids at regular intervals...ALL the belts and hoses and even the spark plugs are ORIGINAL! No problem with the A/C either! I still get great gas mileage with no rough idling so if it ain't broke, don't fix it! If drive mainly in the city, only have driven a couple of long interstate trips . My original front brake pads were replaced at 82,000, I STILL have my original back pads...my original factory Nexen tires lasted 86,000 (bye-bye Goodyear!)...I have had both head lights and both tail lights replaced, the original wipers lasted 3 years before I replaced them! So even the body is holding up beautifully! I cannot say a bad word about this little gem I own. My 6'6" neighbor fitted well into it wearing his derby with still an inch to spare, plenty of head room! I simply LOVE this car and can honestly say it's the BEST vehicle I have ever owned...AND...this is my FOURTH updated review and I STILL feel the same!! I'm not trading it in! **Since my previous review, I had a small recall on my steering coupling that was replaced**

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