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Used 2023 Kia Soul Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Third Kia Soul I’ve owned!!

Vicki McKiel, 01/28/2023
2023 Kia Soul GT-Line 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful

What can I say? This is my signature vehicle. Styling is fun with a little funk, so comfortable, gas mileage is outstanding and these vehicles are incredibly safe. I cannot recommend the Kia Soul enough. Go test drive one and you’ll see. The value you receive with so many features that come standard.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very nice for a base model

Mass Jim, 08/23/2022
2023 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful

I have the Mars Orange which has a lot of red in the paint and doesn't look like a pumpkin. Not a speedster but peppy enough. Sport mode helps. Apple Car play is a good feature for streaming from an iphone. I would have gotten the EX but the dealer who had one was charging 10% over MSRP. No thanks. I bought the cargo floor option which elevates the rear storage and covers all the junk I carry around. It also makes the cargo surface flat when folding down rear seats. Overall a nice handling vehicle at a pretty reasonable price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Kia soul #6

Bob R Gurnee, Illinois, 07/05/2023
2023 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

The Kia Soul is a unique blend of utility, style and economy in an affordable package. I am currently on Soul #6. 2023 LX). All have been base models. The manufacturer has made constant improvements on a yearly basis to this car over 12 years. Gas mileage has improved with each car. I’m currently getting 30 mpg in normal driving and 37 mpg on my interstate driving. All things considered, Kia Soul is a smart, efficient way to roll. 5 stars across the board.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun vehicle!

Amy, 07/19/2022
2023 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
68 of 76 people found this review helpful

Love driving the 2023 Soul LX! Handles well, comfortable. Love the space and the digital dash. The only things I don't like are the auto off function for the engine, where it turns off at a light to save emissions because it shutters. You can click a button to have it off but you have to do that EVERY time you start the car, which is annoying. Also there isn't a car trunk release on the dash or key fob so the only way to open it is outside on the hatchback door.

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1 out of 5 stars

Headlights are pathetic

epattyj, 01/06/2024
2023 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
58 of 65 people found this review helpful

The headlights that come standard on the LX are useless. It is almost like driving blind at night. I took it back to KIA after my first night drive and they installed a brighter bulb that made no difference. Whether I use the auto feature or manual the headlights are so dim with no range that unless there are street lights I have to drive close enough to another car to take advantage of their headlights. Switching to hi beam is equally as useless. Instead of a smooth bright ray of light fanning out from the headlights, I see a pathetic attempt to emit light. It is alarming to drive. To make matters worse, the lights on the dashboard reflect off the side windows like mirrors making it nearly impossible to see thru them. Despite any safety feature KIA wants to list for this model it has FAILED in regards to safety. I am in the process of shopping for a new car because night driving without headlights is insanity.

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