Used 2015 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews
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Great little car
Anne-Marie Skubis, 10/11/2018
2015 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased in 2015 and I’ve done a two hour round-trip daily commute from Buffalo to Rochester Monday through Friday. Rain or snow this car always performed great and for the money it is fully loaded with amenities from leather heated seats front and back, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, back up camera and a huge screen for navigation that’s been great. The cargo tray gets 2 thumbs up Versus the old cargo netting in my SUV and handles all my groceries easily.Comfort level is amazing and visibility is the best I’ve had in any car I’ve ever owned. I’ve driven cars to SUVs and this is by far the best of both worlds. The interior room is plentiful for anything that I’ve ever tried to pack in it. I routinely have my huge dog in the back with the seats folded down. The only negatives in the three years I’ve owned it are that I do wish the acceleration was better for passing on the Thruway, as it is a bit sluggish and it doesn’t hold it’s value for resale which is disappointing. I’d really like to buy an American made car but I just can’t find anything that’s worth the money and has the consumer reports that would even come close to this vehicle or other foreign-made vehicles.
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3rd Kia Soul purchase
Douglas Lower, 08/11/2015
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I traded my 14 Kia Soul in on a Jeep Wrangler, I made money on the trade, but then regretted getting rid of it. So off I went to the dealership for another one. I picked up a 15 Soul Base 6 speed manual, Silver with 2 tone Silver/Black interior. Very nice combo. I was so thrilled with my 14 and equally with my 15. I noticed they did away with heated mirrors on the 15 base manual compared to the 14. I also noticed the tires were nosier on the 15, they were Kumhos. On my 14 and 15 I purchased factory foglight kits on the internet for 189.00 from Kan Motors and had them installed at a local bodyshop for 150.00 . I then checked all the local Kia dealers for pull-off wheels, I found a nice set of new Soul + 17 inch wheels and tires. The car became quiet like the 14 .These tires are the Nexens. I enjoy everything ,about this vehicle. Safety ratings are amazing. Gas mileage is great with the manual. Nice cargo capacity and room for occupants. Very nice features for a base model. I can get up to 42 mpg watching my driving habits.
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2015/2014 KIA SOUL+
gose, 06/19/2015
updated 06/20/2018
2015 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
67 of 82 people found this review helpful
The SOUL is a decent vehicle given its price point, but it's not worthy of 4 and 5 stars many reviewers bestow upon it. It's a reliable average commuter vehicle with weak gas mileage and underwhelming performance. Improved interior appearances and better fabric help, but scrape those away and actual performance issues become apparent relatively soon. Automatic transmission is quirky to the point that it displays the slow responsiveness of early CVT transmissions. Normal acceleration begets transmission hesitation and lost power when shifting from 2nd to 3rd to 4th. With vehicle ratings of 164HP and 151 lb.ft. torque, acceleration is surprisingly strained (especially at highway speeds), indicating horsepower and torque numbers are inflated. Cruising on slightly undulating highways yields frequent transmission shifts. Steering and braking are effective, but vague. At highway speeds, wind noise has become more excessive over time although it was originally reported as being "normal"; it's not. After five years of ownership, the car displays less and less soul. Noticeable cabin wind noise has drastically increased whenever driving above 40 MPH. Minor dashboard rattles have surfaced. Stereo sound quality has been disappointing. Suspension grinding noises have slowly become more pronounced, similarly reported as normal. The car is generally an average, reliable daily driver, but appears to suffer from poor engineering, with some lesser quality control and lesser quality components. While appearances are good and options look very good on paper, actual performance is weak; when it comes to actual driving and function of those components long-term (e.g., weak climate control, and average steering, suspension, handling, and transmission), components display obvious weaknesses and are of generally lesser quality relative to their pricing. If you're looking for a vehicle that is reliable and seats you higher while returning underwhelming power and efficiency, the soul has something to consider.
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great little car
nathan, 11/01/2015
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great car for the money! I AM 6'3" tall and usually struggle driving small vehicles but the car has plenty of room and comfort. Drives and rides excellent
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Kia Soul Engine Failure at 72k miles
Ron A, 03/04/2020
2015 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought 2015 Kia Soul with 45k miles for my daughter's first car. At 72k miles the engine failed going up a hill on a very busy highway. Always maintained the car with premium oil and filters per the maintenance schedule. I contacted the Kia customer service. At first they were very apologetic and directed me to take my car to a local Kia dealership. Mechanic determined the piston failed and damaged the engine. Repair requires a new engine. When I performed an internet search, I discovered that this is a pervasive issue with many Kia models/years and several recalls have been issued due to the engines failing due to poor quality control. There are many complaints on the NHTSA web site. After a couple of weeks with my car at a Kia dealership, Kia customer service notified me that my claim was denied. I asked what was the basis of the denial and was told they did not know what it was. I Kia had offered any support to me at all, I would have been appreciative. I expect a recall will be issued for my VIN in the next several months. Until then, I plan to describe my experience with Kia on as many review boards and other internet sites as possible. I would have praised Kia if they had offered any assistance to me to even include a deal for a new Kia vehicle. Good customer service is the best advertising you can get. Based on my experience, I recommend anyone considering buying a Kia vehicle to ensure they purchase an extended warranty that covers the engine and powertrain.
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