Used 2016 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews
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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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