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First Impression
donmack, 10/12/2012
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
48 of 48 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 + (plus) with 2 liter automatic. It's a pretty nice car, well built, not too cheap on the fit and finish. It's really big on the inside. visibility is good except for the rear corners. The pillar is kind of thick. The car is short, about 10" shorter than my Honda Civic, but it is really tall.
Great value people mover.
dean_h, 10/01/2012
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
Purchased this one to replace unsure footed 2002 Rav4. The interior room and MPG are key reasons. Great a little car has a lot of room. I am well seasoned light footed driver. It does 37.3MPG at NJ Turnpike, and does 33 MPG in town. I have feather weight family, would go with 2.0 engine.
Definitely a Soulman
Soulman44, 10/26/2015
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
95 of 98 people found this review helpful
The Kia Soul is the best of the econoboxes, and it's not really that close. I took a very hard look at the Scion XB, as I'm a fan of most things Toyota (particularly the original MR2), but it was an odd combination of too quirky yet too heavy and grown up. The Honda Element is all of the same traits amplified, but with worse still gas mileage. The Nissan Cube is quirky too, but very light and efficient with great gas mileage. However, it's not large enough for passengers, at least not in comparison to the Soul. The Cube also has poor visibility out and an uncomfortable seating position, IMO. Then comes the Kia Soul, which simply does everything right while looking great and driving sweetly. One can opt for the 2.0 liter with a manual for a healthy dose of sport, but I prefer the better mpg of the 1.6. It still accelerates strongly due to its low weight, but keep it out of the revs and you can return 31 mpg in Suburbia-type traffic with lots of stop and go. This is my first manual with 6+ forward gears, and the Soul really makes the most of them. I haven't done any 60 mph highway drives, but I would fully expect this to get 40 mpg in true highway driving. What else? The stereo with Aux in, USB for charging (or a billion songs on a thumb drive), bluetooth for phone audio or calls, great ergonomics, a huge glovebox, great visibility all around, and a very comfortable drive. I also do my own maintenance and repairs, and was blown away the first time I popped the hood. Room! Room galore for hands and wrenches. The only criticism I can imagine is that there is some road noise, but no more than my wife's very comfortable Odyssey. Some of that is likely tire noise, but you can tell that they left off some noise dampening to keep the weight and price down. It's not bad by any means, but it's the only thing I can think of that is less than ideal with the Soul, even with the base. Ebay has sheets of sound deadening material for sale, and I'm doing that next. This car is highly recommended. I'll be shocked if I don't have at least one Soul in our driveway 10 years from now.
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What kind of meds are the hamsters on?
John Ranous, 08/30/2015
updated 08/31/2016
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
71 of 73 people found this review helpful
The Soul is a vehicle with great potential. Good looks. Nice interior. Lots of room (I'm 6'4"). Good entertainment system in my base model. BUT, with just 12000 miles on the odometer, I've got a rattle in the front suspension AND the steering column. The big negative for the Soul is the suspension. Everyone describes it as firm. I'd say brutally, and unnecessarily stiff. If you are fortunate enough to drive nothing but new pavement, you will love this vehicle. Real world roads bring out the worst in the Soul's road manners. I drive 22 miles to work, and I've been introduced to every pavement fault along the route. You soon learn to avoid the big ones, or suffer the bone jarring consequences. But, even the small irregularities are magnified to uncomfortable proportions. Lots of road noise...suspension rumbles...now I know why the hamsters have the music cranked up. If you are considering a Soul, give it a good real world test drive, or rent one for a weekend.
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I love it!!
haystfang, 05/29/2015
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia Soul ! In white back in November of 2013 and I have never been happier with a vehicle. Everywhere I went for the first year I owned it I received nothing but compliments from friends, coworkers and even strangers at gas stations and other places. The look from the outside made me think that the car was extremely small but when I stepped inside I realized I was wrong. Nearly 2 years later I've only had a problem with the spoiler and the aux input, which my dealership fixed for free and also washed, waxed, changed my oil and rotated my tires for free as well. Needless to say, it's a tiny car that packs a punch, I love to drive it everywhere and I will def choose Kia again.
Good buy
dviljoen, 10/19/2012
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
53 of 56 people found this review helpful
We had an 01 Maxima that needed too many repairs. I didn't want a payment, but the wife wanted something new. I essentially went into the dealer and said "I want a Soul, manual transmission, white, and no options." The "no options" thing is just to give you maximum leverage, because nobody makes a vehicle with "no" options. I was almost wrong. Kia had a white Soul, manual trans, and floor mats (option). All said, it has been awesome. Only $245/mo payment, 37mpg, and plenty of room.
Wanted to Hate it!
Dusty, 10/10/2018
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2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my soul in July with 69000 miles and I was prepared to hate it. I had not gone into the dealership looking for one but I came out with one. I first sat in the car and was amazed at how comfortable it was and how roomy it was. I took it for a test drive and the 2.0 was as peppy as anything else I have driven. So far have put 7000 miles on it and haven't looked back. I had a 2008 outback before that and driving long distances made my back hurt. I can put 300+ miles in a trip and have no issues in my soul! *update* The Soul is still running strong. I did hit a deer and was forced to take it off the road for a while and my rental car was a 2017 Hyundai accent....p.s. its garbage in any form of snow. But anyway the soul has now had 22k miles put on since July and has only needed sway bar end links and oil changes. So cost has been pretty low maintenance wise. Newest update on the ol Kia. I've now got 139000 miles and have had a few costly repairs. Had to replace the gas tank as it has a hole rusted through. Currently has an oil leak that I have yet to get diagnosed but my guess is the rear main seal or the oil pan gasket. It has developed piston slap and has a fair amount of motor noise for the first few minutes of it running. Between the oil leak and the piston slap I've decided to do more frequent oil changes to stay on top of it. I did have some electrical issues where the entire dash would stop working or some things would work and others wouldn't. Replaced the crankshaft position sensor and that seemed to have cleared that issue. But all in all it's been a great car.
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Ideal for a tight budget
MW, 02/09/2016
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
Last winter I had to part ways with my beautiful 2004 orange Pontiac GTP. I loved that car ~ but I could not keep up with repairs after the electrical started to fail (bought used, had more problems than I was aware of at the time). So after car shopping for months (because I was reluctant to let go of a beautiful car) I settled upon a Kia Soul+. I knew a couple of people that had one and never complained about it. So let me tell you the perks of owning one. Seating is comfortable, for both drivers and passengers. Visibility is great - unlike my Pontiac I've yet to encounter a blind spot while driving. Steering is sensitive, acceleration is nice - though I'm not impressed with the noise (sounds like a fart car compared to my Pontiac). Out of all the vehicles I test drove, I felt comfortable behind the wheel and actually felt the car was from this galaxy when I checked out the entertainment bit. You have a usb port, a jack, two lighter sockets, and the controls on the steering (volume, blue tooth call, etc) are easy to learn. Millage is good - if you have proper tires, and filled properly, and use your cruise control and don't drive like you're in the Daytona 500 you may get more millage than you expect. I'm getting about 30 in the city, and 32 on the highway. Now for the cons... It's not a fan of bumps. You'll feel them unfortunately. I once went over a bump so hard I nearly popped out of my seat! If you're in the US, you're missing out on the rear parcel shelf - it's a hard top that doubles as a privacy shield to hide your things in your trunk. Google it and buy one - don't waste your time with the flimsy canvas stores and dealerships try to sell you. The wheel; it's nice, but if you're used to a larger wheel size it can take some getting use to. I once hit what I thought was my horn in the parking lot to alert a distracted driver and instead hit my blue tooth call button. Speaking of blue tooth, it syncs better with an iPhone. I have an android and even though I'm able to sync for calling, it doesn't sync/provide volume for when I try using my phone for maps or music. Lastly.... THE TIRES! THE TIRES ARE TERRIBLE. They're fine at a 16" for snowy weather, but the brand they have on their is TERRIBLE. If it comes with Nexen - ditch the wheels straight away. I tried driving on them in my Pontiac and they were not suited for winter, despite saying all season tires. Hankooks are a little better but I still wouldn't recommend it - buy yourself some proper tires. If your dealership tries to sell you something other wise, take it to a trusted mechanic for better tires or google what the best tires for a Kia Soul would be. Lastly.... if you're thinking about getting a Soul Base - don't do it, at least if you live in a snowy climate like I do. The wheel size is smaller as is the engine. Spend the extra cash and get yourself a Kia+!
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That's Normal for this Car
sadjudy, 03/02/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Just got this car 2wks ago. During a rain storm I noticed condensation in front headlight. When the sun came out it cleared up. In order for it to be fixed, Kia has to examine it and they will not except the photo I took. Posted this and pic on Kia Soul Facebook. Had several responses, they have the same problem and Kia told them this is normal for that car. My 1st car hesitated at lights and turns. again several Soul owners said Normal for this car. I was proud to be a Soul owner, but not now. This is a small problem, and if my car was a couple years old it wouldn't bother me, but again this is a new car. And Kia won't do anything to satisfy a customer. This is my 2nd Soul & last 1.
Great Little Car
loversoul, 01/28/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
We got a Soul+ with the 1.6L and are glad that we did. The over all ride is good. If you can, like I did, take off the factory tires and get a good set of tires like good year or such it will make the ride even better the tires that are on them are what they call hard tires and make for a bit of a bumpy ride not bad but it is there. Also you should understand that there are blind spots that are really bad that is cause of the back pilards are so thick. The shifting when down shifting in the auto can be a bit jerky. 1.6L has good amount of horse power enough to get you going when you need to. The real test for us anyway is the back seat lots and lots of room for tall people
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.
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.
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!!!!
Good car, small outside, large inside
Mark Sutton, 02/07/2018
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Best features: The car has the brightest and best headlights of any car I have ever owned. Ease of entry for all is great. Roomy inside front and back. Controls and electronics layout and haptics are well thought out and keep the driver's eyes on the road. Worst features: No spare tire or jack. Horn is weak...it's like Hello Kitty, it's cute and can't be heard by other drivers.
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!
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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Fun to Drive
kiasoulite, 12/11/2012
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The manual transmission on the Kia Soul is quite fun to drive. It is easy to switch gears there is even an indicator to tell you when to switch gears. I find it to be the right size. I am able to haul around groceries or large items. It's compact size makes it easy to park and navigate narrower streets.
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Bill Bartlett, 09/30/2015
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this auto. So very roomy inside it really surprised me. So comfortable to get inside and out. I owned a 1960 Austin Healey 3000. I always compare this autos steering to that car. It handles beautifully. My friends are always very surprised at the comfort. The large engine is really zippy. I just have no complaints against this auto.
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TBoz , 12/02/2019
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Pros: roomy car in a small package Still running at 103,000 miles Body in great shape - kept outdoors on driveway Paid off and inexpensive car Like the alien green color - easy to spot Sits higher Very little blindspots Reviewed highly by many reports Cons: Car was only a year old and the Engine light continued to come on for well over 18 months - took it to the dealer 13 times, finally resolved with a program update although there were lots of comments from mechanics about ‘bad gas’. Really?! I felt blamed for problem when it was a program problem. Annoyed. Horrible in snow, rain Loud road noise even with better tires. Louder than the radio Recall on engine after had it fixed for $1800 It took several months for reimbursement Mileage is considerably lower than sticker. Probably 24/30. There is mileage reimbursement program that does provide $ back. Shakes when accelerating, bumpy ride on less than perfect roads (which is most in PA) Sometimes stutters when accelerating I am a person who drives a car until it is done. This car seems to still be in good shape - we’ll see how much longer it lasts. I will not buy another Kia. I have spent way more time in the service department than ever for any other car I have owned. Received notice of another recall on the driving column? But only will be replaced if it breaks.
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Hate To Say Good-Bye
Crankykentucky, 07/20/2017
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 2013 Soul is a great car. The new ones are fantastic, but the combination of this engine with this transmission makes the 2013 a real winner.
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Fun pickup truck
Frank Aber, 04/15/2016
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This little car goes to Lowes and Home depot and handles everything I put in it including 2" x4"s x 8'-0 long.
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No Soul Better Than An Old Soul
soulman30, 04/03/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Best bang for the buck. The Soul was made for the young and the young at heart. Entry and Exit is great for us that are starting to show our age. The young drivers really take notice of my ride and always stop me and comment that they think it is super cool.
I wish I wouldn't have
Livia Marrissa H, 02/18/2015
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
So I bought my 2013 soul new and have had issues with too many things, mostly it handles terrible the radio had to be replaced, (never got my free Sirius as promised) knock sensor has now gone bad twice, have the same wiper issue as others, when turning the wheel one way or the other out of the driveway and such it clicks, and it rattles when I accelerate under the hood somewhere, acceleration leaves me more likely to hit the brakes and wait my turn when merging ..and the blind spot are awful, not to mention the noise if back window is down.
Good car but does have issues .
Efrain Delgado, 03/24/2021
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you have one of these cars and you start having problems starting , car shuts off at idle & rpm gauge doesn’t work from time to time please check the crank position sensor . Hyundai & Kia are known for this sensor going bad. Just replaced my wife’s and her soul is back in action 👌🏽
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Fun, sporty and very safe
aldrich977, 02/09/2014
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had reservations about owning a Soul or any Kia for that matter. I owned a Rio Cinco back when they first came to the US and hated it. But I bought a 2010 model Soul and fell in love. Unfortunately, I rolled it four times after having a seizure and totaled it. I did break my back, neck and my foot, but considering what could have happened...I think the Soul saved my life. Having to buy a new car, I knew exactly what I had to have...another Soul. Having found a new 2013 model with only a few thousand miles I jumped at the chance. I knew if I have another accident my life will be in good hands. The power and pep it offers are remarkable considering what Kia started with years ago!
Great car if you're a hamster
Scherri , 01/28/2020
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I went from a 2000 Mercury Cougar to this spacious Kia Soul. At the time, space is what I needed while maintaining a cute car image, and that is exactly what I got! I got the Base model and included with that was 5 seats, plenty of storage room, and a great bass for my music on the dash. It's very roomy especially for a tall family (us), but it's not the most comfortable. The seats are flat and have no support for you, so long drives are terrible. I've had this car for a solid 3-4 years now, but it's definitely time to move on. It isn't the safest vehicle on the block and is definitely one of the loudest. There is huge tipping risks, so make sure to never go too fast on turns. There is also issues with the wheels. When I hit 65 mph exactly, my engine sounds like it is going to explode. It's a really noisy car too, the only way I can explain this is when you accelerate, you sound like you're driving a bus. On top of that, the roads are not your friend. If you were driving freshly paved road, you would be fine, but realistically.. that's not how it works. One bump will send this car flying and you with it. On top of that, the snow is a tragedy. I replaced the tires and the car still gets stuck. No hills for this one. I will be looking for a safer car with less noise for my family and I. Be sure to test this on highways and realistic roads, I am positive you will fall out of love. BUT, if you don't care for any of this and just focus on space and room, this car is for you.
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Ive had 9 brand new cars in my life...my Soul beats them all! Hands down!
mazda5forme, 08/01/2014
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Reliability would be a 6 or higher if the Edmunds ratings went that high! Build quality also. I've owned brand new Hondas, Toyotas, Fords, a FIAT, Prius, Chevrolets, a 308 GTS Frerrari, a Mercedes....etc. All my family started trading in their cars for brand new KIA's in 2011. Including mine (2013 Soul), my wifes (2013 Sorento), my Daughters 2013 Sportage, my son and daughter-in-laws 2 Fortes, and the list goes on. No lemons, no issues, perfect build quality, great mileage, awsum paint jobs, a crazy amount of standard equipment that is unexpected in cars at this price...and a 100,000 mile drive train warranty is icing on the KIA cake!
Bless My SOUL!
Di Matus, 04/02/2016
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I LOVE driving my peppy little SOUL+...around town. But heaven forbid I have to get out on the open road/highway; then I feel like I'm riding in a very lightweight, inexpensive vehicle (which it is). BUT...I like the styling, it's fun to drive with great acceleration and the price was right. Nevertheless, I'm upgrading after 3 years.
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Boxy but Good.
4 year owner, 04/26/2017
updated 12/09/2019
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, roomy and easy to get in and out of. Great reliability and warranty if you ever need it. Fun to drive and easy to park. Cost to buy and drive is very low even considering the just OK gas mileage. Most important is it gets a 5 star crash rating as well! Updated December 2019. I have had the Soul for 6 years and I have not had one problem with the Kia Soul! I have been really impressed by the quality and reliability of the car. Still a great around town car, easy to drive, easy to park, always starts!
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I love my car
myrtle0562, 08/23/2013
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently bought my car at Commonwealth Kia in Lawrence MA. I love this car! The dealership was great and I was able to get an awesome deal! I would recommend this car and dealership to all my friends and family!
I Really Love my Kia Soul
brittneycj, 02/03/2014
updated 08/03/2016
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia Soul ! in March 2013 and still absolutely love it. I think it fits my personality and lifestyle perfectly. I have a yellow lab and can easily throw her in the back, and while it is a small car, it feels quite spacious inside. I got the !, so it is easy to clean and keep clean. The only thing I wished I would have gotten some sort of bumper protection. I see that some Kia Souls come with it, but because I don't have it, my bumper has so many dings in it and it doesn't look good.
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I love my new Kia Soul
Donna Cisario, 02/07/2017
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car because it is higher off the ground than a car but not as big as a mini van. It has a lot more room inside than it looks. I am a bigger than average person and yet I am still very comfortable in the car. I did need to get the seat belt extender as the seat belt is all the way down to the floor and I couldn't hook it in but the seat belt itself was very roomy and comfortable. I would recommend this car very much.
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I wasn't expecting to like it so much!
NBZ, 02/08/2022
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Getting out of an F150 4x4 into a Soul for me was simply a matter of fuel economy. I wanted to hate this car but instead find I am increasingly happy with it. I've been a "car nut" all my life owning everything from vintage roadsters (TR6) and classic muscle cars (60's Mustangs) and would never have considered a Soul had it not been for my sister-in-law buying one a few years ago. I went for a drive in it and came away thinking, "Well, that's kinda a funky car, but it's surprisingly well thought out and has a lot of room inside." I bought mine used but with very low km on the odo. The 6 speed is a lot of fun, and it smoothly ticks up to 100 km/hr a lot quicker than I expected. Great line of vision all around (better than our X1) and perfect ergonomics. The bottom line here is that it's fun to drive, reliable, but most importantly is that it's a car I would be comfortable to see my kids driving, and I can't think of a better endorsement than that.
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11 Years Strong!
VJohns, 06/24/2024
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I live in the mountains and this car keeps up with winding roads. I’ve had nothing go wrong with the car in 133k miles except some recalls and battery changes. Maintenance and oil changes are all you need.
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Nice little car.
Lou B., 06/23/2022
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the little details on this car. Rides like the small car that it is, but not uncomfortable. Love the back up camera and navigation aid. Every control is within easy reach.
Easy in and out
satisfied owner, 06/20/2016
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
CD players are not available after 2013. We have a huge collection and that was desirable to us. The main driver has a paralyzed left leg, and getting in and out easily was our top priority. Very pleased.
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Kacey, 02/07/2018
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage is terrible. My 2013 gets terrible gas mileage. Suppose to be 25mpg city, and 30mpg highway... definitely not. I went to Orlando on a full tank of gas and come home (Ocala) with my gas light on. My father's GMC Sierra gets better gas mileage and it's a lifted truck. Other than that, the car is reliable and great!
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GO GO HAMPSTER!
John, 07/16/2018
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Never had a problem. Change oil, rotate tires, that's it. Easy car to drive.
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LOVE my S-O-U-L! It's wonderSOUL!
mazda5_4me, 11/20/2012
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have had many new cars and trucks over the years, and by far I was the most impressed by the 2013 KIA Soul Exclaim I bought recently. The Exclaim is the top of the line Soul, but even the Base Soul is well loaded and an excellant value. But the Soul is more about value than "just" being inexpensive. I love the standard moon roof on a warn sunny day! It has remarkable quality...perfect paint, very well assembled, top crash test scores, all the safety equipment available, great looking vehicle that stands out compared to the common vanilla Corolla/Civics that you see everywhere. And the 100,000 mile 10 year warranty is just icing on the cake!
Kia Sould New Owner
kiaowner647, 09/03/2012
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 96 people found this review helpful
Great a little car so far but not perfect. I guess no car is perfect. Problem one. The car is equipped with 2 DC outlets just behind the transmission stick. We had a cell phone charger plugged in. When pulling out the charger, the whole housing came out of the dash. It is not broken but it is made of cheap plastic. Problem two. We have owned several vehicles over the years and never had a black interior. Bad move. The black interior shows dirt right away and requires more cleaning. Having said all that, we really like the vehicle.
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Hank, 12/29/2018
updated 01/05/2022
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2013 base Kia soul new been a good reliable car still driving great 😃👍90,000 miles
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Highly recommend
Cathi D., 08/09/2021
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a 2013 Kia Soul+. At 65, I've owned and driven many vehicles in my life and without exaggeration... this has to be my favorite car ever. So handy to get in and out of. Don't let the compact exterior fool you. The inside is incredibly roomy. My tall friends report plenty of head and leg room. It can EASILY fit 5 comfortably. And the storage is plenty for me without lowering the back seats. It handles like a dream. I don't zoom around so acceleration is no problem. Turning and parking? Great. I feel like the interior was made with me in mind. Everything within reach and quite simple to figure out where everything is...and what everything does. Plenty of compliments on and questions about it as well. I tell people I love it as much as the first day I drove it. I love, love, LOVE this car.
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Top Value
GatorRoeder, 04/07/2021
updated 04/12/2022
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was the most care I could get with the least amount of money. It is now my dream vehicle, but for the price, it gets me where I need to go and is much roomier than it looks on the outside. I now have over 110,000 miles on it and have done nothing more than general maintenance. Everything is still running great and the car still looks like new.
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Give it a chance
Knightridersky, 09/28/2021
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a pre owned car and did my research on kia soul and found one to be in decent shape. Honestly in the year i have own this car ive had to strut replacement and a crankshaft position sensor overall it is a pretty decent good point A to point B car I just wish that the car had the technology that some of the newer ones had rather than the Cvt automatic transmissions which I'm not a fan of overall it is a pretty decent car.
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Mouse car
John Scaro, 06/24/2023
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Works great. Very good gas mileage. Haven’t had to spend a lot of money on repairs. Expect to keep this car for the next 105,000 miles.
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candycandela, 05/22/2013
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have recently purchased a 2013 Kia Soul. So far I have no complaints. The car is gas efficient which is key for me. The interior is very nice as well. It's my first experience buying a brand new car. { I have only purchased used cars in the past } so I can totally say buying a new car is wonderful. As far as the car, I just love it.
My wife loves it!
soulman5, 08/31/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought 2013 white Kia Soul+ 2.0L 6A for my wife, who is a teacher in my county school system. Before, she had 2002 Honda Civic LX. We initially looked into Honda CR-V or KIA Sportage. In the end, she chose this one by sight. We could have gone for 2014 model a month later, but she really liked the 2013 model design and size. It drives very sturdy with that 2.0L engine. It's loaded,with Antilock Brake System, Auto Traction Control System (On/Off controllable).... and 8 Airbags! Braking seems excellent. The gas mileage is not good as I expected, but I've heard that it gets better with mileage. So I'm crossing my fingers.
Little engine that couldn,t
Shiloh snow, 12/09/2017
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
It need3d a new engine block at 58,00 0 and it took all month to time.
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I liked my 2013 Soul Exclaim soooo much...that I got a 2014 too!
mazda5forme, 09/06/2014
2013 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'm glad I finally found a car brand that doesn't build junk! KIA! Not only did I buy a new 2013 Soul Exclaim for myself...but also my wife got a new Sorento (made at KIA's West Point USA Factory!), my daughter bought a Sportage, my son got a new Forte AND a Soul also! Several great reasons to buy from KIA... 1) Quality. 2nd to none. 2) Perfect paint, well made, all the body panels line up. 3) Crazy level of standard equipment for the price. Bluetooth, steering wheel controls for sound system, backup camera! 4) Even the Dealerships for KIA are professional, clean, friendly and helpful. I'm not used to that...I used to have all Fords! 5) The KIA styling is world class...
Best car for the money!!
jsnyd1972, 07/20/2013
2013 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2012 Soul+ for a little over a year and have 17K miles on it and can't say enough about it. I love the Infinity sound system upgrade I got and would highly recommend it. It's pretty peppy which I like so I guess I can't complain too much about the fuel economy. I'm a large person at 6'2" and 350 pounds and this is the most comfortable vehicle to get in and out of I've ever had. I'm someone who loves to buy a new car every year (Sometimes even more frequently) but this car I will definitely be hanging on to for many years to come. I don't see how you can beat this vehicles options and warranty for how cheap they are. What a value!!