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So many pluses!
SkinnyLinny, 05/25/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I had two Honda Elements, but as everyone knows, the Element is no longer made (huge mistake, Honda). Well the Kia Soul took the place of the Element. IT doesn't have the amount of room that the Element had, but it's better looking, better mileage, Quieter, handles better, turning radius is unreal, parking a breeze. The steering wheel is about the same size as our Lexus CT200H, fits like a glove. The doors open very wide and the visibility out the front window is great. Most vehicles have a small front window, not the Soul. Love the fact that I don't have to take the headrests off to have the rear seats fold. It's really nice having a 4 door hatchback (wagon). I bought the bare bones Soul with the 6 speed manual shift. It shifts very, very smooth. Clutch feels Great and the mileage is really great.
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Andrea, 02/05/2019
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was excited to buy this car. It was advertised as being good on gas, safe, affordable, and had ample space (which I need for work). After 10000mi, the pick-up was already an issue and the brakes were mushy. By 30000mi, the internal tech chargers failed, noises under the hood, bubbles in the tire walls of multiple tires, and weird burning smells started. By 45000mi the engine light/tire pressure lights would go on, and the fuel gauge would drop to E even with a full tank, but the dealer "couldn't diagnose the issue". There followed a string of engine noises, vibrations, hesitation and lurching (on its own while driving), more brake problems (even after a repair), problems steering, heat blower completely dead, lights going out, high RPMS and idle (in any weather and for prolonged periods), going through gas extremely fast, just to name a few. I went to 2 dealerships who both said that they didn't know the problem and Kia would not let them investigate anything without a "code" being tripped. It is quite obvious I have several issues. I have not driven the freeway with this car in over 2 years and have to borrow a vehicle for longer trips due to the lack of confidence in this car. I have looked up and talked to many Kia owners concerning my experience, and my issues seem to be well known, yet there are not any recalls for the Soul. Customer service for this company is atrocious and I wish I had never bought this vehicle. I literally use it to go within a 20mi radius of my home. And as I previously stated, I have to borrow a car to go any further than that.
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Engine trouble steer clear
Sheena B, 04/20/2021
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Someone help me!!!😫😬 This is the third letter/warning/recall,etc we receive from Kia Motors. I have been fighting them for over a year now😡 How does one go about getting them to pay repairs when you get a letter stating they will but then they do not even after opening case after case with consumer affairs?!?! Kia has class action lawsuits and I am unable to find one for this area. They do not care about the consumers. Sterling Kia in Lafayette is a joke. If you own a kia and have engine issues reach out to me please. The car does everything described for recalls on the engines yet they find problems and we pay out of Pocket to fix but enough is enough. They need to own up to their faulty vehicles and engines....And if you thinking about dealing with Sterling and buying a car i advise you go elsewhere. I guess they want my car to catch on fire on the side of the road like the one I saw a month or so ago before they take action
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doug142, 06/27/2014
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
It will be 3 months in 2 days, and 3400 miles. I just changed the oil at 3000. What a pleasure to drive ! I still cannot believe it is a base model. It has everything you need. I really enjoy the manual transmission. The mileage estimates are really off for the manual. I keep the RPM's low and get amazing mileage. If you need power down shift. The car is very comfortable and roomy. I feel very safe in this car, the handling is very responsive. I really enjoy the upright windows on the sides it makes it very roomy and airy feeling. Very easy getting in and out, and very comfortable for tall drivers. As long as you realize this is not a race car, you will be extremely happy with it.
The All New Soul Is Perhaps the Best Deal out there
callgeo, 07/23/2014
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased in March, and now, with 7,000 current miles, checked MPG and it is over 31 with Mostly Safe Highway Mile Speeds around 60 MPH. The base with automatic price of 16,350 was low and this car has exceeded all expectations. Very quiet. Quiet engine. 3/4 the pricr of my 2014 Jeep Cherokee which is also nice but not as good a price. I am large and 6 feet tall. This car is roomy.