Used 2016 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews
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Love my Soul!
Tony, 05/24/2016
updated 11/27/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Kia has done a great job with the Soul. Especially like the ample room (I am 6'3"). Adjustable steering a really nice feature-really like the Sport mode. Very nice interior design and features. Really enjoying Infiniti audio system with HD radio. Ample power with nice, supple ride for a small car. Got the Plus with primo package. Many nice features for a reasonable price. Have had this Soul for one and a half months so have not driven it in snow as yet, but has done well in rain. November update: still no snow. Really like heated steering wheel.
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Great vehicle-buckle up for a long review.
Matt Nunn, 07/30/2019
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car/wagon/hatchback-whatever you want to call it for right on three years. It’s been a very reliable vehicle for me. I bought it brand new and have since put 55,000 miles on it and the only thing I’ve had to do maintenance wise is standard oil change, tire rotation etc. I will say I have had to have a knock sensor replaced but it was covered under warranty with no hassle and was in and out of the shop in a few hours. The ride quality over bumpy roads is not my favorite but it’s a small wheelbase vehicle so you can’t expect much. I love how roomy the car is on the inside considering how small the car actually is. A hatchback makes all the difference in how much i can fit in my car. I have never had a problem with anything electrical and that’s been a relief coming from a 2013 Dodge Avenger I bought barely used that had a problem what seemed like every day. I was one of the many people that swore to never own a Kia (thinking they were cheap modes of transportation) until I drove a friends 2012 soul and fell in love with it. The only thing I would love to be different on the vehicle is more ground clearance and the option for all wheel drive. I don’t expect this vehicle to be a like a Jeep Wrangler but those things would be nice as I love the reliability and warranty of Kia. I will say considering handling this car handles better than a friends Honda CR-V with AWD. I’ve driven this in the snow in the mountains of Tennessee and it handled flawlessly without even signaling traction control. I love this vehicle and will continue to be a loyal KIA customer as long as they hold up as this car has done for me.
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If You Want Reliability --- Stay Away from These
Larry Says "Stay Away" ., 12/30/2020
2016 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Actually, I've loved my 2016 Soul Exclaim. It's a nice car, my Exclaim model has every option available from leather seats, navigation, panoramic moon roof, Infinity sound, etc. As far as options go, it's great. As far as reliability goes, it's horrible. I have 40,000 miles, and it's exceptionally well-maintained, but the problem is that it likes to take a lot of rides on tow trucks. Almost been killed 3 times on the Interstate when, out of nowhere, it died, and didn't even have the power to pull over onto the shoulder. Took it in 3 times, and they could find nothing wrong. Finally, on the last tow, they found a bad plug wire. Three times into the dealership....really? Now, I'm driving around having to hold my driver's door closed because it won't latch. Took it in last week, and they don't have the part, so then sent me home, holding my door closed with one hand while I drive. No offer to pay for rental or loaner car, just have to hold the door with one hand. The part is coming in shortly, or so I'm told, so I've been driving around just holding my door closed with a bungee cord. I definitely get looks, heads shaking at me, so it's not a good marketing tactic for Kia when people see a bungee cord holding my door closed on a beautiful looking Soul. Another problem is with the hatch staying open, along with cheap plastic parts falling off of the interior of the hatch. Had hydraulics changed twice. Not poor quality, WORSE THAN POOR QUALITY. When I take it in for service, the manager says they'd love mine for a trade with it's looks, options, and low mileage. Can't afford to trade, and will never have another Kia ... EVER! Stay away from these pieces of crap.
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After 21 years of driving a Ford.
Liza M. Nazario Arroyo, 02/14/2019
updated 08/22/2022
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I couldn't decide on witch car to buy at all. I was skeptical of buying a Kia Soul. Because we had a Sephia from Kia and I end up giving it for trade in at 4 yrs. of owning it. It wasn´t a good car at all. But I end up buying a reposed Kia Soul from 2016 with 14.0 k miles. for 16 k. with guaranty and After a month of owning it. I couldn't be more HAPPY! about the decision made. even my nephew who´s 6 is asking me if he can have it when he grows up. We laugh about it. He likes the confort of the back seats and the stile of it. I love the hole deal! Better the gas that I´m saving. It´s giving me two weeks of driving for 20$ vs 70$ or 80$ for a week on the Explorer XLS of the 2000. Thank´s Kia for making it better! God Is Always Good! Two years have pased since this review writting. Well let me tell you you only need to put gas on it, change oil, change breaks if need it, of course the batery if it dies on you but so far oil change and gas. Im still HAPPY! with this change. Time has passed since I changed to a Soul and bought it. So far only oil change, Tires you know the basics and still strong. I still couldnt be happyer with my desition. I recomend this car but only can say till 2019 because then it changed and I dont know about the knew model with dual clutch. God Blessed!
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Value Value Value!
Brian Fallis, 06/08/2018
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2016 Soul+ with 14k miles. Now (June 2018) it has 33k miles. So far zero problems. THe Soul+ has the 2.0 liter engine, which I recommend. I test drove the standard Soul (1.6 liter) and it lacked power, and was constantly shifting itself. Also the Soul+ has more bells and whistles. We average in the high 20s mpg which is fine (over 30 on hiway). The front seats are surprisingly comfortable and supportive and we like the driving position. I'm tall (6.2) and so leg room is important, and this car has plenty of it. I've found that too many smaller SUVs compromise on leg room, with the shifter console much too big and intrusive. Not so with the Soul. My right leg rests comfortably....a major plus for me. The only negative about this vehicle is that there is not a lot of storage room behind the rear seats. You get good height, but not enough depth; although you can push down the rear seat backs if necessary. Sure, the looks of this vehicle are a bit quirky (hey, there's a ton of them on the road!), but if you can get past that, this is a great small SUV.
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Our family has a lot of Soul - 2 of them
Trudie LaVigne, 09/26/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great inexpensive cars with large cargo capability, especially with the rear seats down. The 2014 came with a spare tire and tools. The 2016 didn't, which is unsettling to me and we will probably purchase one. Though the car comes with 5 yr. roadside assistance, you never know if you might get a flat and be out of a cell phone range.
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My dream car
Kim, 10/25/2016
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If there is one thing I would add to a con list would be no place for a spare tire, don't like that. I love this car so much. So roomy inside and you feel like your sitting up high. Has all the get up and go one could ask for. I would recommend the Kia soul to anyone looking for an economical but stylish car.
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Great little ride
Doug, 10/15/2016
updated 10/19/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My wife really liked the looks of the car which is a definite plus. On taking a test drive I knew it was what I was looking for, It is extremely easy to get in and out, with the small engine the transmission seems to shift a lot. it is maintaining a 29 mpg which is great in my book. I sets beside a 5 leder awd automatic that gets 14.5 mpg. My previous car was a 232 V6 with a 6 speed stick. while it was fun to drive and averaged about 23 mpg using high test gas , which is 50 cents a gallon more than regular, a roaster which was my dream car and I drove it 9 years, a record for me. As Of now I am well pleased with the performance, handling and overall quality of my KIA. I like it more than ever when I go to the gas station regular gas and 28 to 30 mpg. I have had no problems the first year of ownership.
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Delighted with zippy yellow mini box!
Craig Koch, 03/19/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a replacement for my under powered original 2006 Scion xB. Don't get me wrong, loved the xB but the Soul+ has the power the xB lacked and is just plain fun to drive! $19K price was delivered, i.e. included tags, tax, and title costs....everything!
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Less than 1 year - Couldn't take it anymore
Allen G, 05/10/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
As a "weekend warrior" gigging musician, I need to haul my music gear (guitars, cabinets/amps, PA system, etc.) I was excited to see a small hatchback/wagon available with a manual transmission that got 30+ miles per gallon. Less than 1 year into ownership I had to trade it in for something else. This car is SLOW...yeah, I know you can't expect much from a 1.6L engine but I have owned and driven many manual transmission cars/trucks in my 30+ years of driving and this one by far has been the worst. The acceleration is very poor. It seems the transmission is not paired well to this engine. It's as if it is geared for gas mileage only. It got hairy a few times when trying to merge onto the highway. In all the cars that I have owned in my lifetime, this is the only car that I have to "Floor It" all the time to speed up. There is a switch you can disable on the clutch pedal but then you get warning lights on the dash. If you don't believe me, check out the Soul forums and it's all there on how to bypass/replace this switch. The suspension also creaked and moaned like an old lady getting out of bed in the mornings, not a good sign for the long run. It's a fine little commuter car with plenty of storage and decent MPG, just don't expect to get there quickly.
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