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Great vehicle for the price
Gary, 04/02/2016
updated 10/10/2018
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
42 of 43 people found this review helpful
The 2016 Kia Soul performs better than expected. Interior space is better than expected for a vehicle of this size. Despite the reviews in regards to performance, the 2.0 power plant does a very good job for the normal everyday driver. I have managed to get 29 miles per gallon in town with light foot driving practices. The steering is very responsive and the four wheel disc brakes are much better than average. The ride comfort is a bit stiff on rough roads but acceptable. I would recommend the base+ if you don't need every bell and whistle available. The cost for additional packages is a bit costly in my view. The plus has the back up camera feature and touch screen on the dash. It also has fog lights and automatic headlight feature. I will comment on two areas for change in my view. The fact that the Soul does not have a spare tire is very important to me. The spare tire kit will cost you an additional $200.00. It is possible you could be setting for some time if you depend on roadside assistance. The spare tire will get you on the road in less time by far. The additional area I would comment on is the rear wheel well. The material that is used in the rear wheel well area is almost carpet like. It holds the mud and salt in our area and is hard to clean even with high pressure spray. I am concerned about this materials ability to hold up under mud, snow and gravel situations. It should be a heavy duty plastic like the front wheel well area. Overall it is a great vehicle for the money invested. The 2016 Kia Soul should be considered for the budget minded consumer or anyone that would like to have fun in a new vehicle. Update on my 2016 Kia Soul 9/5/18. Two small issues to report at this time. First item to report is a rattle at the rear of the car. The dealership in Columbus, Ohio tried for about an hour to resolve the issue. They were unsuccessful at finding the noise. It is only noticeable when on a gravel driveway or rough road. I removed all items from the rear of the vehicle to determine if the rattle was something loose in the storage compartment. The rattle still remains. The second item to report was a recall for a defect in the steering assembly. The problem was addressed and corrected by the dealership. I could not detect any issue prior to the correction or since. Overall everything is fine and preforming very well.
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My HAMSTA
Karen Joyce, 11/04/2016
updated 11/07/2019
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
After over three years of ownership, I am still a happy, happy owner. I have added a spoiler and some more decals. If something happened to my Soul, I would buy another one. (I am still very enthusiastic about this car after over a year of ownership. My friends continue to be impressedl; two have since purchased Kia Souls of their own from the local dealership.) Loving this car !! My last car was totaled in August 2016 in a rear end collision while I sat at a stoplight. I always thought my 2003 PT Cruiser Turbo would be with me forever. When I found out I could afford a 2016 Kia Soul+, all my car blues went away. The Soul isn't quite as powerful, but it is a fun, quick little car that seems to impress all my friends. I have a Hamster theme going on with a few decals and even a hamster personal license plate. I'm getting about 30 mpg around town while in optional "economy" mode. Another option that I have tried is three levels of steering---normal, sport and comfort. Since I am 70 years old, the "comfort" setting feels easiest for me. The seating is comfortable and spacious. The warranty that came with the car is very impressive. The dealership has been fantastic----they even held a Kia Soul Rally last month where 12 Kia Souls all gathered and traveled from Prescott to Sedona, AZ, for lunch and music. Winding through the local mountains all in a row (11 different colors in the group), we seemed to get lots of attention as we passed some viewpoints and in the mining town of Jerome, AZ. I'm looking forward to many happy years with this cute, bright red, stylish car.
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The best of all worlds.
Jack Van Dyk, 07/14/2016
updated 01/16/2018
2016 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
Rides higher than the Honda Civic we owned. Accelerates about as good. Seats are very comfortable. Good interior space (for the appearance of size). I like the rear mirror and window visibility (front & side, also) best of all. The key to the Soul is to purchase the Plus or Exclaim model. The engine in the Base is a real under-performer. We paid more to get the bigger engine . . . and so glad for it!! (My only complaint is a 'Check Engine' light that sporadically keeps popping on. The Dealership can't identify any underlying problem. They just keep turning it off when I bring it in for servicing. Go figure.)
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Safe car for your kids!
Nancy, 08/14/2016
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I own a 2014 Soul and we loved it so much that we bought one for my 21 year old daughterfor her first car. She hadn't even had it for 1 month when a driver in the center lane of traffic decided to turn right from the middle lane and cut her off at 40 miles per hour. My daughter the lost control of the car from the impact and hit a concrete building almost head on, at approximately 35 miles per hour. I was a passenger in the vehicle with my daughter and I cannot stress enough how impressively this little wagon held up! The front end damage was severe, but the safety features of this vehicle performed exactly as they are meant to and ensured that we both walked away with only minor bumps and bruises from airbag deployment and seatbelts. If you're looking for a safe and reliable vehicle for your precious young driver, the Kia Soul is sure to keep them safe! Im so thankful today that she was driving this particular vehicle, and not the Fiat-sized death box that she really wanted...
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Fell in love with my Caribbean Blue Soul!
KKTX22, 06/11/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a 2016 Kia Soul Plus in Caribbean Blue and I love it. I originally was going to get it in Shadow Black, but once I saw the Caribbean Blue I knew I had to get it in that color. The Soul handles very nice and smooth. To me there is plenty of space, especially with multiple passengers and you don't feel like you are sitting on top of each other. I am also impress that the radio is a touch screen and it makes it easier to change stations or make a call from it if you wanted your passenger make a call for you. The blue tooth works with a clear sound. I am looking forward to many adventures in my Soul!
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