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Brake problems
Steveg, 12/02/2020
2017 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Do you think a 3 yr old vehicle should need 4 wheel brake pads and rotors replaced at less than 19000 miles??? I don’t but apparently Kia thinks this is normal. I purchased this car new thinking that Kia had overcome its reputation for poor quality. I have now learned the hard way that this is not true.
Worst mistake ever
Nanette, 10/27/2021
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
2017 kia soul 65,000 mile engine needs replaced. Only 4 yrs old, well maintained. With no warning engine stalls, I was on freeway. Now after research, I find this happens a lot and no recall has been issued. So plan on buying another engine yourself. 10/26/2021
Great little car until the engine lets go.
Ben, 06/29/2021
2017 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Absolutely loved my soul. One of the best running cars I have ever had until it stopped running. At 66,000 miles the engine destroyed itself with absolutely no warning and left me stranded 60 miles from home. Unfortunately due to this I will never purchase another Kia vehicle.
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A Soul + at a Soul ! price
Tim, 02/07/2017
2017 Kia Soul ! 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
52 of 86 people found this review helpful
I've always liked the Kia Souls but never got one because I felt they were under powered. Enter the 2017 Kia Soul ! and its 1.6L turbo engine. The engine isn't the problem with this car. The problem is that it is only available on the Exclaim model and the Exclaim has added and subtracted a few things. They've added a red strip that goes around the bottom of the exterior and gave the interior Leather/cloth seats with orange stitching. They didn't make the Soul a race car by any means, they just added an engine that gave it enough power not to feel like you had to floor it everywhere you went. So why would they make it like a kids toy and add stupid little things like that? On to the list of things that are gone. The front cooled seats are no longer an option and the heated front seats are still there but now only have 2 heat settings instead of 3. Those items are still available on the Soul +. So instead of getting the Soul ! that used to be the top trim level you're getting a Soul ! that isn't even fully loaded. Still, it is a great car Kia just needs to figure out their color schemes and option availability.
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Love my 17 Base Soul.
Joseph Miller, 11/23/2017
updated 12/02/2019
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have had my car since 2017. Taken it on a 4000 round trip, and drive about 150 miles per day. The seats are pretty comfy, I’m over 6’5 and have almost no complaints. I have a 2 year old and his car seat does fit snug, but that is expected for any car that isn’t an SUV. Handles like an SUV but has some sport to it. Fuel usage is my biggest issue. Go anything over 60 mph and expect for mpg to drop drastically. You really have to baby the gas peddle to get anywhere near 30. I also drive an Altima and get 35 mpg, for comparison. Safety features are not the best, but if you want just a car without all the extras you shouldn’t mind. Love mine and hoping to trade it in for a new 2020.
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Functionality, features & funky looks.
Peter DM, 03/08/2020
updated 09/14/2022
2017 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a lightly used 2017 Soul EX Tech, which is the fully loaded Canadian model (but without the turbo engine). I also looked at small SUVs like the Toyota Rav4, the Honda HR-V, Kia Sportage, BMW X1 & the Mini Countryman. The Soul is more compact on the outside the any of these, but still feels as roomy on the inside. The panoramic sunroof is a really nice feature - especially in the winter - making the car feel bright & spacious, even in the back seats. Full range of electronic options: heated steering wheel, heated & cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Harmon Kardon stereo system, large GPS/ multi-function screen, blind spot monitoring, lane assist etc. The BMW & Mini did not have have some of these in a car costing $10,000 - $15,000 more. Performance is adequate, seating is firm, but comfortable, visibility is superb, gas mileage not great, but acceptable, cargo space is good for such a small vehicle. Recommended for anyone looking for a versatile, well-equipped, functional, roomy & distinctive small vehicle.
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Nice Car For It’s Value
Stephen Wright, 11/23/2019
2017 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the plus model and I got to say it’s a great little car. However, I really wanted some of the other features I was looking for which it didn’t have. Also the gas mileage is bad for its class but overall it’s a good car to have. Everywhere I go I get great feedback for mines. So I can’t be mad really. Just wish the gas would be a little bit better.
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Was great until it wasn’t
Amanda, 05/05/2022
updated 11/15/2022
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was a great vehicle, fun to drive, until I hit about 80,000 and the engine catastrophically failed for no apparent reason. Highly don’t recommend unless you want to be stranded without a vehicle. I would give it and Kia 0 stars if I could. They don’t deserve 1. Please research before you buy a Kia or a Hyundai. This isn’t a one off thing. Thousands of people are in the same boat as I am.
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Aliens👽have invaded a second time!!!
kmartin, 11/05/2017
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Yes it's green! Great car! Quiet. Great pickup on sport mode. Dealership worked to get me great deal.
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Great Vehicle!
Coy, 07/25/2017
2017 Kia Soul + 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Vehicle for My Granddaughter.
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