Used 2016 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews
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Nice if could take off useless SAT stations
C hutch, 12/01/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The eco-mode lowers the mpg in city and on the freeway so I have no idea what the point of it or what it's function is actually supposed to be. Also the radio is really annoying since I have three satellite presets I can either alter remove or replace so now I get to scan through three useless blank stations anytime I want to go from FM to my phone. I have no idea why dealerships have been putting that on the display ever basically trying to force you to pay you for crappy service from a crappy company just makes your company look weak. Also the dealership severely lacked in communication and getting back with me on items to be repaired post buy within the stipulations of the contract.
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Last Kia I will ever buy
Michael, 06/29/2016
updated 01/03/2018
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 53 people found this review helpful
2016 Kia souls are crap, air conditioning went out over 3 weeks ago, took 2 days to finally get a Kia service dealer to call me back to make an appointment. Finally got it in, part was to be in within a week, then backordered for 3 weeks, now yet another week. Kia says they put it on fast track or something like that, yet I'm still driving in the heat. Its been in the 90's and 100's here. Nothing like having a new car and not having a/c. Never again will I buy a Kia as this has been a horrible experience for me. I owned a 2014 Soul and totally loved it, so much that I traded up for a 2016 Soul, only to find they are made MUCH cheaper than the older models, lots less standard options and poor quality compared to the older ones.
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Best Car I Have Ever Owned!
Rhonda A., 12/12/2017
updated 06/28/2019
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I LOVE this vehicle! Spent 6 months on the road this year. Here's the kicker...I was getting 42 MPG on the open road! Amazing! When I would take my Soul in for service and told them the mileage I was getting, they were amazed. Do not under estimate this little powerhouse. Get it out on the road, hit the ECO button, and prepare to be very happy!
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really sad
Marc, 06/01/2016
updated 07/03/2023
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Realized at about 3k that the clock was running slow, not much about 7 minutes a month. At 1st service told the service tech. couldn't see it because they had the car about 1 1/2 hours. There is along story involved since than, and the clock now loses about 3 minutes a week, getting worse. Kia will not repair this problem because its "not a safety issue and is very expensive" I have now bought my 1st and last Kia product. I just hope I have know more electronic issues with this vehicle even though I bought extended warranty from dealer in case these problems happened. I was told the reason I needed to buy the extended warranty was because electronic issues are very expensive to deal with?????? After 21,000 miles car now has the tire light on constantly, about once a week the driver mirror falls to its lowest position and needs to be adjusted and now the clock loses about 10 minutes a week. Soul needs to safety recall so I have to go back to the dealer, I really don't expect much, but hopefully they can get the recall right as the NHSTA says this is the 3rd time they have had this recall and the 1st two times the fix didn't work wont buy another Kia again. Looked at car for recall they said all is ok, tried to sell me services that you can check on my window and see was done 100 miles ago. Tire issue is resolved they put 35 psi in book says 33 door says 32. So I guess tires wont last as long since they are over inflated, doesn't seem to me that's a proper repair??????
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Horrible seats
Fred, 10/13/2016
2016 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 38 people found this review helpful
Got the ! Because wanted lumbar support. The seats felt great for a test drive. However driving for 30 minutes headrest pushes your head too far forward and down, regardless of adjustments. Serious neck and upper back pain
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KIA Soul purchase
george stranovsky, 10/23/2016
updated 04/25/2017
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased KIA soul 2016 and paid $16,300; I received a voucher for $14,395; But when I got to the dealer I ended up paying $2k more. Also I found at home that they charged tax on dealer preparation which was $690 and other licence services which should not have been done. The car is fine, but these additions do bother me. I had the car for almost a year, the car does get 28 miles per gallon, it is functional, the only thing is very week is the air conditioning. It has to be on maximum all the time and barely cols the car.
So glad we chose this one!
Jean Schanberger, 10/02/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Looked at a lot of small cars for ease and comfort of older parents and dog. This was the right choice. Plus it's SUPER fun to drive and sporty!
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Great car for its size
AGC, 10/29/2016
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The best thing about the Kia Soul is that it is a car where you sit up high like an SUV. There is more than enough space in the cargo area but the ability to lay the back seats down is a great thing. This is not a zoom-zoom car but it is fine for commuting, comfy, decent sound system. Haven't taken any road trips yet but look forward to it.
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mixed bag --- the good, the bad, and the ugly
Judith, 01/31/2019
2016 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The low profile tires are prone to destruction if you drive into a pothole, and the expensive alloy rim it is mounted on might get damaged too. ____The wiring harness in the engine compartment got abraded, causing an electrical short in the ignition system and abrupt stalling of the engine, which can be very dangerous is some situations.____Upgrading the digital map in the navigation feature of that expensive radio causes loss of all of your saved addresses. There is no work-around or way to save and reinstall the addresses automatically. You get to type all that information into this turkey again._____The car's interior is comfortable. The sun roof works well. The overall ride and handling is good.____The car did well in the crash safety tests.____Luggage space is small. It can hold one large suitcase and nothing else. The backs of the rear seats do fold down, but not totally, so you do not get more horizontal luggage space, but maybe can lean some stuff against the seat backs.____The dealer partially reneged on my discount certificate. I should have just walked out of the dealership at that point and not bought this car. Subsequently, the dealer has been going the extra mile to be helpful to me with a free loaner car for many days, free reapplication of paint protection, etc.
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Great Ride at a Great Price!
Brian, 12/11/2018
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Solid car, with plenty of features and great looks for a very moderate and reasonable price. It makes sense why you see these cars all over the road.
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