Is the 2014 Kia Soul a good car?
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How do people like the 2014 Kia Soul?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2014 Kia Soul and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2014 Soul 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2014 Soul.
Review
This is my third Soul, having owned 2011 and 2013 Exclaim models (just replaced the 2013 Exclaim model with a new 2016 Soul Plus, leather, power heated and ventilated seats, full glass roof, all the goodies, even heated rear seats!), and they keep getting better and better! Budgetary limitations forced me to purchase the '13 Base A/T in 2013. Have owned it for 30 months and 28,400 miles and it is a dream! No repair issues, just regular maintenance at my dealer. The redesign of the chassis/frame and the suspension system has resulted in a much quieter smoother riding car with a stiffness that is screaming "quality!". The 2016 Soul rides even better and is much quieter. Time has confirmed that my initial positive impressions of the '13 Soul were accurate, nearing the end of another pleasurable ownership period as the lease turn-in is this coming November. Time for another KIA, probably a Sportage this time!!!
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Is the 2014 Kia Soul safe?
The 2014 Kia Soul earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2014 Kia Soul?
Available Kia Soul 2014 Submodel Types: Wagon
Available Trims: +, Base, !, Sport
Exterior Colors: Shadow Black, Clear White, Bright Silver, Titanium Gray, Alien II, Inferno Red, White w/Red Roof, Alien 2, Fathom Blue, Latte Brown, Wild Orange, Mysterious Blue, Alien, Caribbean Blue, Shadow, Molten, Solar Yellow, Titanium, Inferno Red w/Black Roof, Kale Green, Dune, Moss, Shadow Metallic, Cloud, Bright Silver Metallic, Titanium Metallic, Alien Metallic, Clear White w/Red Roof, Denim, Java, Java Metallic
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Gray Two-Tone cloth, Gray cloth, Gray Two-Tone leather, Black premium cloth, Sand/Black cloth, Sand/Black leather, Red/Black cloth
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, USB Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, Trip Computer, Back-up camera, Auto Climate Control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Upgraded Stereo, Post-collision safety system, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cooled Seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Remote Start, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, AUTOMATED_MANUAL, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
