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4 out of 5 stars

My "Soul" mate!

Janice, 01/25/2016
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful

I was tired of the low seating of sports cars and sedans. Driving my Soul feels like a small SUV, solid, smooth, quiet, roomy, no blind spots. Love it!

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5 out of 5 stars

In love with Soul

Daisy, 09/05/2016
updated 09/05/2018
2016 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I've owned 13 cars, everything from a mustang to an accord and I've never been so happy with a car as I've been with my 2014 Kia Soul Exclaim/w shebang package. This car has everything you could ever need... Comfort, style, sound system, huge sunroof, safety, and smooth, quiet ride. I tell people this is the only car I wouldn't change. Recently a group of teeneagers ended my love affair with my soul, by plowing into me and destroying it but even then I loved it because as huge of an accident as it was, the car stayed in one piece and all my passengers were perfectly safe. I wish they still made it exactly like mine because I wanted another one just like it and wasn't able to find it anywhere in the U.S...This model represents such fun and happiness. Peace hamsters ;) Now I guess I will have to "settle" for something else :(

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car for commuting

Ladell Hildebrand, 10/11/2016
updated 04/13/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Small car but feels bigger inside. Great on gas too!!!! Been 7 months now still loving the Soul, I would highly recommend!! The only downside is no CD player but overall good performance

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S-L-O-W Acceleration

Nora Zeller, 01/08/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have the base model. The resale value sucks. The cargo area is smaller than you would think. I've had some snow related issues but think they are related to the lack of power rather than something with the car itself. Kia leads you to believe that they are the only ones who can service your car. It's not a bad little car but it needs more get up and go.

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Kia Soul+ Versatile, Quick, Comfort, Safe, Fun

dave kelsey, 11/10/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Our new Black 2016 Kia Soul+ is a truly modern car, with 21st century technology, comfort fitting seats, excellent workmanship, and a lot more pep than you might expect. This car is not only great to look at, and it is a real nifty ride, and a dream to park. Premier Kia in Branford took care of everything, making this the most satisfying buying experience yet. Entrance and exit are easy and the large headroom make the this Soul+ a favorite of the over 60 crowd, as we don't bend as well as we used to. So far everybody loves it. and I do too.

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Love my 2016 Soul

Mark, 10/22/2017
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have always bought luxury cars and SUV's . I currently own an Escalade a 500SL Mercedes, and an S550 Mercedes. But choose to drive the Soul most of the time. The comfort is incredible, and with a bad knee, its the easiest of all my vehicles to get in and out of. We will undoubtedly buy another when we trade!

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I regret selling my Soul

Steven, 01/31/2019
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I loved my Soul,bought it new in 2016.Had to trade it in 2018 due to the need of buying a bit bigger vehicle.I liked having a manual.The funny thing stock speakers sounded much better than Pioneer ones on my old Equinox.The only issue in 2 years was an evap valve , which was replaced under warranty.Driving 60 mph averaged 35/36 mpg at 70 mph got closer to 31.If anything the ride was a bit bumpy sometimes due to very rigid suspension,but otherwise it is very simple easy to own model which does not cost you a lot to maintain.

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2016 Kia Soul, big car ride in a smaller package !

Mr Bill, 10/04/2015
updated 04/05/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful

If you are looking for a smaller vehicle that rides like a big SUV but want something more economical, the Kia Soul may be for you. I did not want to pay 25 or 30 thousand for a conventional SUV. I was on a trip and rented a Soul for a week. After flying back home and getting into my car I realized how much I enjoyed and missed the Kia Soul. Very roomy with a smooth ride. Great storage especially when you fold down the rear seat. Paid a bit over 17 K. You cannot beat the Kia warranty. Vehicle quality is top notch, very solid vehicle, oh, they call it a wagon. I have the 1.6 L engine, I would suggest going with the 2.0 L engine if you live in a mountainous or hilly region of the country. If I keep it around 2000 rpm my mileage has been about 33 mpg on a regular basis. Overall, love the Soul, it is a fun and surprising vehicle to own. Drove my Soul across the country in September 2016. It did great in the mountains of the Pennsylvania turnpike. There is a rumor the 2018 Soul will be redesigned and a bit larger. I cannot wait to see what they come out with next.

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2015 Kia Soul Exclaim w/ Umber2 pkg.

BILL Shurtleff, 04/29/2016
updated 11/01/2016
2016 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 29 people found this review helpful

This car has it all. I bought it used from a dealership in Dallas Texas. One previous owner. Clear carfax report. Came w/ all service info she had done. Only one smart key, and no spare tire. I've ordered these 2 items online. Comfortable for 4 adults. Lots of room. I'm 6'4" tall. Almost a stretch for me w/ drivers seat all the way back & and still lots of room in the back seat. Has a killer stereo, subscribed to SIRIUS XM radio. A fun car to drive.

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Will Never Buy Another Kia

Scott, 09/08/2016
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 35 people found this review helpful

I bought our Soul new in 2012 and always had it serviced at Haleen Kia. Yesterday, my wife took it for an oil change and they talked her into 'fuel injector service' and 'radiator service' to the tune of $300. Today the 'check engine' light came on and all the sudden Haleen Kia doesn't want to hear about it. I called Kia Moters and they told me all the dealers can do whatever they wanted I should try another dealer which is 59 miles away. So my only real choice is to pay a real mechanic to fix it. After that, it's getting sold. Besides that, it wasn't a bad little car until the Kia grease monkeys got their paws on it and I learned that neither Kia Motors nor their dealers will stand behind the product.

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