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2014 Kia Soul, my third Soul!
fhgardner, 11/18/2013
updated 05/19/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
89 of 90 people found this review helpful
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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2014 kia soul exclaim with whole shabang package
Frank E, 11/13/2015
updated 09/24/2019
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle on Halloween 2015. It was time to upgrade vehicles. Researched over dozen vehicles for months. Finally narrowed search to soul or scion xb. But fell in love with a white soul exclaim with whole shabang package. It was in perfect condition with 13,600 miles. Negotiated hard for 2 weeks. Finally got my price 16,998. It has been a dream to drive no negatives here at all. It's like driving a Korean Bentley lol. Only thing I warn you. If your buying a USED soul or any Kia. Make sure it's from a kia dealer and certified. Otherwise you lose the 10 yr 100,000 mile power train warranty. I bought mine from a mazda dealer. Hope to see you on the road! Update!!! Nearly 5 months of ownership. Still loving my soul !. No issues to report. Have 19119 miles now. Only minor issue is every time you start car up. Navigation always asks for permission needing 2 taps on screen to get you to use navigation or radio. Nothing serious, just little irritating lol. Still recommend this vehicle to those who want great value, space & comfort. Still Loving my Soul 23 months into it! Update, 53,100 on 9/22/18, still nothing negative to report. Update, 9/24/19 66,450 miles car is still operating like a champ. No major issues to mention. Just performing regular maintenance schedule.
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Amazing !
doug142, 04/27/2014
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a second car,to save miles on my 14 Scion Tc, I already had 11,000 miles in 6 mos. I saw a commercial for 2014 Souls for $10,900. from a local dealer. I ended up paying $11,300, because I did not qualify for the military discount. I did not even drive it ! The color is amazing, Latte Brown. I had owned one of the first 10 Soul sport models in 09, so I had an idea of what to expect. Boy was I in for a shock ! When I left the dealership I was speechless. The car was so quiet and it drove so nicely. The interior was so upscale, and the features shocked me. Nice stereo, Satellite radio, power heated mirrors, p.windows, p.locks,bluetooth streaming, adj. p.steering ,nice ride.
Trophy winner for a lemon
Melissavg, 10/27/2018
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I would never recommend the 2014 kia soul. My car from day one which was bought brand new was always in the shop. Now the car is 4 years old and just reached a little over 100,000 miles (yes I was commuting for some time) and the car caught fire while I was driving. This year and model should be recalled. It's a danger to anyone who drives it. Also this car had 4 battery changes, the alternator changed at year 3, and I did take very good care of this vehicle. Save your money, sanity, and safety DO NOT buy this car.
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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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Worst car ever
Amanda, 07/04/2019
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Kia Soul not even a year ago, and ever since I bought it, it’s been one problem after another, I had too replace the battery and alternator which is no big deal stuff goes out on cars, but then not too long after my headlights would turn on and off, then my car wouldn’t start quite often, then we thought okay let’s replace the starter so then we replace the starter and still the car doesn’t start and every time we would have too start it we have too put it in N, so then that’s something I adjusted too, but then not even a week ago, I was driving and my car stalled and my engine started knocking, and now I need a new engine with my engine blown. We checked I completely had enough oil, and my engine had gone out with only having 100,000 miles. This is the absolutely WORST car I’ve EVER had in my entire life, and I will NEVER buy a Kia ever again. Not too mention I got it from a certified Kia dealership.
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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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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.
Engine trouble steer clear
Sheena B, 04/20/2021
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 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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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.
Soul is more than value for the dollar
balkanattitude, 06/26/2014
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my second Kia Soul. I truly appreciate the quality of the vehicle, the handling of the vehicle, and the excellent fuel mileage. I have consistently exceeded the factory fuel mileage ratings. In addition, the Kia Soul has so many standard features that truly increase the value for the dollar. Many other cars would provided the Soul's standard equipment as options to be purchased.
Never expected to love this car...
daisyp, 06/03/2014
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had my Kia soul for a week and I love everything about it. I spent months researching and at the end of my search I ended up disappointed because all the cars in the price range I was looking (under 25k) seemed boring and missing that certain something. I fell in love with the Range Rover Evoque (70k) because it comes with a completely black interior and a huge panoramic sunroof but I can't afford that and as I decided to settle, I heard about the new Soul with all it's goodies, panoramic sunroof and complete black interior, this car was not even on my list and after hearing so many awesome reviews I went to the Kia dealer and bought it that same day.
So fun
Daisy, 04/09/2016
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car surprises everyone that sees it, when I tell people I have a Kia their reaction is " Ewww a Kia!? " But when they get in it, they say " I can't believe it's a Kia " I love everything about this car except the resale value, which is like giving the car away for free right after you drive it. Driving this car is fun yet elegant, it's smooth and spacious even though it looks like a small toy from the outside. I've had this car almost 2 years and I still smile when I walk up to it :)
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My First Kia
bikeropa, 02/24/2014
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My first Kia, although I've driven my brother's Soul (a 2011, I believe) a few hundred miles. This one is a big improvement in ride quality and noise! It's peppy enough for normal driving and my first tank returned 26 mpg in city driving. I'm impressed with the number of features for the price (power locks, cruise, power windows, selectable steering control, Sirius, Bluetooth, etc.) on a base model. The one thing that I haven't figured out yet is how to get the headrest further back (I usually wear a brimmed hat), as the adjustment shown in the manual gives very limited movement. Overall, though, I'm very impressed!
A neat machine
Thomas, 06/06/2016
updated 06/07/2017
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I traded a Lincoln Town car for a 2010 Soul! I was tired of a large, bulky vehicle and decided it was time to "downsize" into something simple, clean and easy to maneuver. I drove it until the 2014 models came out and found many changes had been added since 2010. The navigation system is the best I have ever seen in a car. The radio audio quality is super and the handling is fine. Plenty of room in the rear for whatever you are hauling and, I will never own another car without the backup camera. It has saved me a few times from "bumping" into things that do not need to be bumped. I will buy a 2018 when they come out. It is an amazing car for the value and my dealership (Sunset KIA in Venice, FL) is beyond all in customer satisfaction.
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Terrible Electrical Problems
S. H., 09/04/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the car brand new in 2014 and loved it. Great amount of space and agile to drive around. Pretty god-awful in the snow. My car started having issues with the lights (interior and exterior) at about 65k miles and from everything I've read online, this is a pretty common issue that nobody's found a fix for. Incredibly dangerous when driving at night! Sometimes the headlights will just flicker, usually when using the blinkers. Now it's becoming a lot more common and I hear it just gets worse and worse. For this alone I would never recommend this car.
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Exceeding expectations!
Margarets Dad, 09/20/2017
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Soul with 32,000 miles on it and have driven it almost 1,000 miles, and it really is a remarkable car. If you're looking for a small car, you can't do any better than this. I live in Brooklyn, and finding parking is a major issue for me, so the shorter the car the better. The Soul is only 163" long, just 4" longer than the 2009 Hyundai Accent I traded in, and 3" longer than the Honda Fit. But the amount of room inside is incredible. The back seat is limousine-like, so there's no problem carrying four 6-foot adults in comfort. There's even a generous amount of room behind the rear seat--enough for at least four good-sized duffel bags--as well as a large, deep tray under the rear cargo area for carrying all kinds of other stuff. Instrumentation and controls on the base model are intuitive and straightforward. And it's fun to drive! Others have complained about a lack of power in the base model, but I haven't found that at all. There's more than enough power for doing whatever you need the car to do in everyday driving. And I've been getting fantastic mileage: about 36 mpg in mixed driving on the highway, in the city, and along country roads. (That's calculated by hand, not going by the on-board mpg calculator, which is usually about 2-3 mpg high.) Honestly, I don't understand why the mpg ratings for this car are so low and how it is that so many other reviewers are getting mpg's in the mid-20s. I don't drive like Mario Andretti, but I sure don't drive like a granny either, and mpg has exceeded my expectations by a longshot.
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Lived thru crash
stan morley, 01/29/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Blacked out, drove off road @ 50mph into ditch rolled over slid into elec pole .. side airbags deployed .. never got a scatch
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My Stylish Little Economizer!!
Alphonso, 09/14/2015
updated 03/14/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
WOW!! I didn't expect this when I bought it used! Comfortable, quiet, convenient, safe, capable and fun, fun, fun!! The 1.6L engine had me fooled! It's acceleration is decent, not overwhelming. I get respectable mileage and very good handling! All things considered, I'm almost blown away that this vehicle presents! With Bluetooth and XM, I'm happy that Kia seemed to really, really have the consumer in mind! Thanks, Kia! I would definitely buy again!
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Engine Failure at 76K Miles - Kia Refuses fix
Will, 07/16/2020
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2014 Soul + with only 27k miles. It was properly maintained and has a full service history. At 76k miles, only a month after the last service, the engine made a loud clunk and stalled. I had it towed to a local dealer who said it spun a bearing and needed a new short block. Kia refused to warranty. It was escalated to Kia Corporate who dragged their feet and after 3 weeks, denied to fix it. Its a known issue. I reported to NHTSA and found numerous instances with similar circumstances. Time for another Kia / Hyundai Class Action suit. Don't buy a Kia...
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A pleasent Surprise!
Bob A, 07/15/2015
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my third KIA, First one was a 2011 Sorento, which I put 78000 trouble free miles on. Second was a 2013 Optima Hybrid, A great Car, but my wife is physically handicapped and the passenger seat was so low that it was very hard to enter and get out. So with mixed emotions I traded for a 2014 Soul + which is extremely easy to enter and exit. Shortly after taking delivery we had to make a quick trip across country. This was from Yuma, AZ to New Jersey. (round trip total was 6215 miles.) The weather was torrential rain a good portion of the trip, The Soul proved it self to be outstanding, Through Texas we ran about 85 mph when possible and my fuel average was averaging 28-30 mph. The Soul was quiet and did well in heavy winds. I now have accumulated 8500 miles and have not had one problem. Also the local Dealer here in Yuma is outstanding. KUDO'S to KIA
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What a buy!
Tom, 10/19/2015
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome little economical car that more people should know about. Its very easy to get in and out of and you sit pretty high which is great for visibility as well as for entry and exit. The seats are supportive and comfortable, if not plush and overly cushioned. Its like a small SUV in a way. Its quiet and rides well and also handles well. Not like a highway cruiser or luxury car or sports car, but at that low price, you couldn't expect it too. No, its just an inexpensive little car that's big on room, build quality, reliability, value and safety. It could use just a little more cargo space and get a little better MPG. If the car has a flaw its a little noisy when accelerating from a start and also a little slow to get to speed when merging under hard acceleration. But when you get to highway speeds its actually pretty quiet and moves with ease. I drive up a hill every day and never have a problem with power. The base has everything I wanted feature wise, nothing too techy, just simple and easy to use. A remote rear latch release would be welcome, though. I've had it over a year now and no problems and its holding up fine.
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Recall notice "after the fact".
Byron , 02/04/2021
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got a recall notice 14 months after the engine caught fire while driving on the highway, I was lucky to get out of the car before it burst into flames, I called Kia corporation and they stated the engine fire was not the company's fault, these cars are not safe.
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Bought new, owned until hit by a truck, LOVED IT!
Sherry, 05/19/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fireman and paramedics said it did really well considering being hit by a truck at a light and shoved into another car. I bought it new and it never had a problem ever. Not one thing ever needed repaired. It got 30-34mpg. The paint was excellent because it never got a scratch until totalled. Other cars lost paint from bugs. I already had a spinal injury and surgery and the front seat is very comfortable. I loved this car so much, that I replaced it with a 2015 Kia Soul. I feel I am safer due to the safety of this car. I know a guy who fell asleep and rolled his at 60 mph, and walked away. The front of my car didn't have a scratch on it, even though it was shoved into another car hard. I expected it to be smashed.
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Great Value
Gerald Wilson, 06/04/2018
updated 06/08/2020
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable and roomier than its diminutive exterior would suggest. Stylish inside and out, reliable, practical. I have the 1.6L engine and it is under-powered so would strongly suggest getting one with the larger 2.0L (bonus: fuel economy is unchanged with this larger engine too). My only major repair has been to replace the catalytic converter, which was covered under warranty. Still, disconcerting that it failed at only 70k miles. Overall great value and recommended. ***UPDATE*** Everything stated previously still applies -- reliable, fun and overall great value
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Loving IT!
Derek, 05/08/2017
updated 12/01/2022
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
What a great little car. I got the base model with the 6 speed manual transmission. The shifting is easy and the clutch engages nicely. I love the "hill holder" feature - car doesn't roll on a hill while you get going from a dead stop. There have been a couple of minor recalls on my car which the dealer has taken care of. Other than those, NOTHING has gone wrong with this car in 43,000 miles. The good is the gas mileage, I average about 35 miles per gallon. About half of my driving is under nearly ideal conditions for mileage, but the other half is stop and go. The bad is I have the 1.6 liter engine, just enough to keep up with traffic, but not much power to spare. The other weak point is when backing up, the rear visibility is not that good. The cabin is quiet at all speeds, the seats and ride are firm, but comfortable and the cornering and braking are great. Overall I would buy this car again. The low price, the long warranty (which I have not needed at all) and the quality make this car a winner. Review update 5/20/2021 My Soul now has 140,000 miles on it. Overall this has been a great car and for the cheap price I have had good reliability and I would buy it again. Since my last review I have had to replace the ignition coils ($1000 at the dealership). There have been no other breakdowns or problems and the car is running well. I'm still getting about 36 mpg on the highway when I drive gently and overall city/highway is about 32 mpg. Update: 11/2021 I'm now at 155,000 miles. For the initial purchase price of this car and the cost of repairs along the way I still think the car has been a great value. I'm still getting about 33 mpg on the highway which is where I do most of my driving. Here's what has gone wrong along the way over the years. - Ignition coils failed. Replaced all four of them at about $900.00 - I just had new tires put on, the second set I bought for this car. So the original tires and one set of new tires gave me 150,000 miles (75,000 miles per set) - Check engine light came on a few weeks ago and has now gone off. Car repair shop said the catalytic covertor is getting old and will need to be replaced soon, but don't worry until the light stay on all time. - There have been several recalls that were repaired at dealer expense. Steering pin replacement. Accelerator pedal replacement and a software upgrade for the engine. -Close to me, some dealers have their repair shops booked 2-3 weeks in advance so it is hard to get in. Meanwhile, another dealer farther away has appointments usually the next day, but it is a 40 mile drive. I still am pleased with this car as a commutor car. I can put the rear seats down and also haull small loads. I still think it is under powered, but with gas almost $5 a gallon I'd rather have the milage. Update - 11/30/2022 I'm now at 175,000 miles. The catalytic converter was about $1400. No other problems to report, still going strong. It still runs well with no sign of mechanical problems. The car is parked outside all the time and the clear coat finish has started to peel in a few places.
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Not reliable and worst customer service by Kia
Azam Khan, 12/27/2020
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
There is a major design and manufacturing problem with this model. With my KIA soul the issue started in the Winter of 2019 and ever since then I have gone to KIA 4 times but to no avail. The car has a design flaw and KIA corporate had even admitted that they are aware of this. The car stops randomly in the middle or driving and can lead to a crash. I almost ran into a crash the other day so now I have stopped driving the vehicle. The KIA corporate despite admitted that this is a known issue but they are not willing to help me with a new car or even suggesting a fix. The customer service is even worst and they told me that it is out of the warranty. I would suggest people to stay away of buying KIA. This can lead to a major crash and get you killed. This car is not reliable at all. Please do not buy KIA.
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My Little Red Wagon
jimcokc, 10/01/2014
updated 04/04/2016
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 34 people found this review helpful
I am a senior and this vehicle is easy to get into and out of. You set up high for better view out which is good except for out the rear corners. The fairly large mirrors and backup camera minimize this problem. The initial quality was very good(fit and finish). Vehicle was driven on a 3k mile trip of country roads and mountains from Oklahoma to North Carolina and was comfortable and fun to drive,averaged 31.2 mpg with two people and loaded.(4k miles) Car seems to get the best mileage if you stay at 70mph or less. A little bouncy on rough roads but cruises nicely on the open road. Steering is tight and brakes are good,a little touchy until you get used to them. Overall great car
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Great value for the money!
RAS, 09/02/2015
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchase a used 2014 Exclaim model; with all the extras. Test drove VW and a few others. It's a great value for the money! loaded with nice tech etc. Buy one at least a year old; it's worth it... RAS
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So Much Excitement to Behold!
Tulip, 01/29/2018
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Kia Soul + on January 2nd of 2018. It replaced my 2000 Kia Sephia that I hated to part with, but it was time. I am so thrilled with the Soul! I didn't drive much before I purchased it but now I'm finding excuses to go places, just to get the feel of it. Getting used to the controls was a bit hard and I haven't set up my cell phone with it yet, nor have I figured out how to the Sirius system. I'll get there though. I'm a short person so getting in and out of it is still a bit hard but I know I'll get used to that also. It's such a dream to drive - so quiet and it goes around corners with ease plus it's easy to park, even though I'm sitting up higher than the Sephia. The seat controls are fantastic. I can even make the seat go higher as well as closer to the steering wheel. It has cruise control which I love and a trip monitor for the trips I plan to take now that I have a car I can trust. Lots of cargo area with a luggage net in back. If you are thinking about buying a Soul, don't hesitate!
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Major Engine Problems
AniaS, 08/14/2021
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this article in 2017. It had around 50500 miles. My oi. Started .eating into the engine around 65000. I took it into the dealer for the engine recall. They patched it up and told me it was fixed. That was in May of 2021. I took it back to the dealer in June of 2021 because it was having trouble accelerating. They switched it out for $300. It's now August of 2021 and my checkengine light is back on. I am never buying another KIA.
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Love it
JustMiki, 08/25/2020
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Its an awesome sporty little thing lotsa room zips around nicely has a little get up and go
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2014Kia Soul!
jack2014, 03/03/2014
updated 09/05/2017
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only issue I have is that the battery is of poor quality
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soul good
kathleen regan, 10/10/2017
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Kia Soul there are just a few things I would change. Make the steering wheel a little longer and able to tilt up higher. Auto lights with definite auto turn off when you turn car off. Watch out when you buy one as the 2014 may have a headlight problem I think my does also and it is not on a recall altho I can't imagine why not. Other than that I am very happy with my purchase.
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Bought it out of the lease
Douglas Ramey, 01/19/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice little car, roomy for a big guy in front seat. Decent cargo space
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Rockin' Red Kia Soul
Steven Nichols, 03/21/2017
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The handling in snow and slush is well below average. The Kia Soul is a comfortable commuter. It's great for short trips that don't require much luggage. Both the driver and passengers have plenty of leg and seat room. I owned the very same car, previously, in a color that I did not prefer. I loved my car well enough to buy the same year and model when I found one in Rockin' Red!!!
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Cheap car, not worth it.
Kia Sucks Ass, 11/23/2020
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
The car only has 136000 miles and it started to lose oil and it started going into the catalytic converter. The Kia dealership said it needed a new catalytic converter and then after replacing the catalytic they said it needed a new engine because the seal is worn. It's a total waste of money, do not buy Kia, the quality is not there compared to Toyota, Honda, and Mazda. Avoid Kia cars, they don't last past 100k miles.
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Dealers lie SO BAD!
Ben, 05/08/2017
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
We have a 2014 Soul. Been taking it in 3 years because one side of the rear was lower than the other. Told nothing wrong. Took it in last week because the key would not come out of the door. Was told the key, the gas cap, the rear struts, the rear springs, and the headlight connector are all"worn out" - on a 3-year old car! Paid $2500 for the only extended warranty offered, but it covers absolutely nothing. I would MEVER recommend anyone ever buy a Kia.
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Good value for the money
CMR, 06/10/2017
updated 07/02/2020
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I,was coming out of a toyota rav4 lease in March and due to a back problem I still needed a car that was easy to get into and out of. My friend suggested a KIA SOUL he was right. I visited my local dealer and drove a 2014 soul. Much to my surprise the seat was more comfortable then may RAV 4. Also the soul has a better fell. On the down side it needs better pick up for merging with traffic. Great second car for the money. So far no complaints.
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LOVE THIS CAR!
Em Cer, 01/23/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
best first car to buy ever! i'm so happy with my decision.
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Oldsoul In a Soul
Oldsoul in a soul, 04/03/2018
updated 10/05/2021
2014 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased a dealer Certified Exclaim with 17k miles. The car has 95k miles and has been trouble free, just add gas and change the oil. It is a bit underpowered and will drop to lower gears when going up hills on the interstate and back roads. At 6'-1" the car offers leg room to spare and is quite comfortable to drive as well as being quite for a compact car. The rear suspension will creak on uneven drive way approaches but the dealer can't find what is causing the noise, it does not creak over speed bumps, and other bumps. I would highly recommend the Soul to seniors, great visibility from high sitting position, very easy to enter and exit the cabin, fold down rear seats and large rear hatch opening for carrying larger items. Great little / big car.
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Great little car
Sue Phillips, 08/07/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had really good luck with this little car. Bought it from a dealer and didn't receive the manual so some things I don't know how to use on the instrument panel but that has nothing to do with the running of this car. With gas prices the way they are right now, I can fill it up for about $20-$25.00. The only problem I have getting in and out of the car is the floor board is lower so I have to lift my legs up to get in and out and at my age, that can be problematic. Overall, it is a good little car.
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Small car Big car features
harry robertson, 11/24/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Extremely easy to get in and out of ev3n the rear seat, well made well thought out vehicle
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Love my toaster!
Debra , 12/28/2019
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I never thought I would by a car like this but drove it once and was sold.
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Fun
Herbert, 06/22/2020
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
great car to drive good mileage also
My 2 year 56k mile review
Hunter, 03/16/2016
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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I bought my lovely 2014 Latte Soul Base A/T back in March 2014. Had a whole 31 miles on it! (guess from other test drives) Got it for $14,222 with a few extras like mudflaps, SOUL floor mats, and maybe a few other dealer add-ons. No real mods besides my Amp and 2 12's I pulled from my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Still running great! She has been to Tennessee (Only once) My Jeep went to Tennessee 100 times haha, South Carolina, and Virginia / VA Beach so far. About 4 Virginia trips to VA Beach so far (In a few weeks it will be going back I have took numerous photos of my soul, along with one I took in the fall of 2015, has been shared and spread across several dealer websites AND was posted by KIA Motors America on their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts last month! Here is the link to their Twitter Post, https://twitter.com/Kia/status/697901801337720832 Also I'll post a link below with some of my favs I've taken. My Soul now has 56,000 miles, I had a check engine light at 21,000 were a sensor on the transmission threw a code, but fixed it self, but dealership replaced it anyway, along with the few recalls that's came out. I do currently have 2 issues and 2 concerns. 1st main issue is the sun glasses holder, at random times it has a rattle like something broke off in it and is rattling around, but noticeable only really on roads that are not as smooth but is very annoying at times. Sometimes it makes noise sometimes it does not. 2nd is what sounds like coming from the back when going slowly over speed bumps or really bumpy roads like its the suspension but not sure. My 2 concerns is when turning off my car I hear a bubbling gurgling noise, I just recently recalled hearing it again since having to use AC. 2nd concern is my AC sometimes has a mildew smell but usually goes away after 30 seconds. Almost forgot somewhere around 30k my Poor rear passenger side window got shattered ohhh the glass everywhere, I think it was my dads fault as we suspect a rock may have flung up from the lawn mower, he felt bad and bought me a replacement from a wreaked Soul in Texas. (he owns a body shop) Picture in my gallery below. My Soul soon will need new tires, still running on the stock tires. My Soul made me proud last month, we had a Ice storm really bad here in NC, So many wreaks even right in front of me I seen people loose control of there vehicle but being safe my Soul got me through everything safely. - Video from my Dash Cam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmv_6cChc_s Local media used this video. Overall I love my Soul and hope she makes it to 200k+ She might in the near future get registered in the State of Virginia in a few weeks will be spending some extended time there. Here are all the pictures Posted Here (The ones I like anyway) And a recent one from today! - http://hunterspad.com/?page_id=99
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just bought it
Joseph, 01/23/2017
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for the value i bought mine used with 40k miles and it is rather nice. i am normally a truck guy but got this for longer commuets to a new job. It handles well and has great gas mileage and it is super comfy inside.
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Fun little car
Stephen Gannon, 03/29/2017
2014 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our 2014 Kia soul is a plus model with 18" wheels and sorry red accents. Its fun to drive and head more room that one we of expect, especially when the rear seats are down. My diameter loves the car so- home run. We purchased this from carvana and can't say enough good things about their service a d how easy it is to buy a car from them. I'm a big fan and will certainly but from them again.
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Great Car,
Ron Williams, 03/27/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had the 2013 soul for about six months and it has 15,000 miles. I have been a Toyota man for many years. If I were Toyota, I would be worrying a lot about this car taking over the market in the future.
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Great Little Car
James Hicks, Jr., 10/07/2018
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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We have only had this 2014 Soul for about a month now. So far it it is a great little car! We are realy enjoying driving it and riding in it. We are getting 25 mpg. around town. We have not had the car on a road trip yet. This seems to be the perfect second car for us. Our other vehicle is the opposite of our Soul; a huge quad cab Tundra truck.
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