In-depth reviews

Kia Soul hatchback (2009-2014): owner reviews

"The Kia Soul is a very unique small hatchback with a big cabin, big personality and SUV looks."

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by Richard Ingram

10 Mar 2014

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Carbuyer Rating

3.3 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

Reviews

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78%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Electrics (2 cases)
Other (6 cases)
Engine (1 case)

Review 1 of 41

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no problems since new

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Had no problems so far.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Have had no problems with anything

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Yes Green thumbs up

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excellent no problems

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Great all-round car, manufactures have pulled out all the stops to fix any problems, classy I love it. be careful what garage you buy it from, I got mine from WESSEX garage in Gloucester, BIG mistake.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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you will either love it or hate it and i love it so far very roomy inside boot maybe a bit small but you have the understorage to put things in which i like

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Overall we are pleased with the soul. it was bought as a second car to the main family car a vauxhall zafira. The higher driving position is good, the overall build is good, there is not the soft touch trim as in the more main stream vauxhall and fords. but the internal cabin is smart. I like the ipod connect surround stereo and the reversing camera with rear view mirror screen are very good. we like the styling it stands out from the crowd. As its one of the specials with the 18" alloys these can make the ride a bit rough on the poorer roads. We find the clutch a bit sensitive, but overall the standard spec, the look and running costs we are pleased with soul. Kia have come on leaps and bounds in all areas with cars and can only get better.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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Its a greatcar and very space'es and roomy and does what it says in the ad. Great run a round and for distance,

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Yes Green thumbs up

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An exellent little car with big car looks,a really nice drive.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Practical ,well styled ,futuristic design that wont show its age over the years

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Great style, good performance, easy to park, i love it!

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Terrific car and a terriffic drive, great value for money

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Best thing since sliced bread

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Had no problems yet

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No problems since new.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Some minor radio issues when purchased . Nothing gone wrong since in 25,000 miles

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Love the car, love the looks. Its not as economical as i expected and the ride quality is quite poor. But its a nice car with character.

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No Red thumbs down

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I love the driving position ,and the performance, the economy however is below par, as is the ride and paint finish, i bought the soul because its a better driving position than the ceed which i went for originally, i really should have bought that instead, i thought the soul would be a ceed in all respects but just a bit better ride height, it isnt , what a shame !!

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No Red thumbs down

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I am very impressed with the kia soul and surprised that i have not seen many on the road. It's an all round nice vehicle and has the "tardis" effect, small on the outside but quite roomy inside, particularly in the back, with loads of leg room for passengers and carrying bulky items. Was a bit dubious at first but very pleased with the purchase and the five year warranty. Managed to get a saving of £2k due to government scrappage deal as well.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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the car came with a 5year warranty,I havent had it in a garage except for annual servicing and it sailed through its first mot test.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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nothing to report

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Yes Green thumbs up

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One serious problem since new: a loose connection in the engine management system which totally hamstrung the car. But it was fixed quite quickly.

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No Red thumbs down

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Only had the car 6 months,no problems so far.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Poor paint quality and fuel economy. Satisfactory overall, but with a little more thought could have been so much better.

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No Red thumbs down

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Excellant

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Fantastic styling. Get loads of comments from strangers and a lot of interest in the car. Been 100% reliable and cheap to run. Rear suspension is appalling though and crashes and bumps on rough roads, but we have one of the earliest models before they were fitted with the uk suspension which was modified by lotus. I suspect the newer models are much better. Some of the internal plastics could be better too, but kia have also upgraded these on later models.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Not had a problem

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No Red thumbs down

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Whilst being economical enough for the size of vehicle and interior space is adequate enough,i was disappointed by the ride quality of the car,far too harsh for my liking,the suspension could have been a bit softer for a crossover type car.

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No Red thumbs down

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A great car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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When driving over rough surfaces it is felt in the car pot holes feel as if you are falling into at times mpg stated by manufactures not true only averages 40 to 45 on a long trip 15 miles short of the manufactures statement. Had a 1998 skoda felicia 1.3 estate did the job just as well and appears to be a better built car even though over 10 years older. Quite disappointed of kia soul car appears to have no soul or character

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No Red thumbs down

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Wished i had bought it when it first came out. Easy to get in and out. Great to drive Roomy.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Had a fault with starting the car in winter which took 2 winters and 2 Kia dealers to find and fix

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Yes Green thumbs up

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IN THE HEAT OVER 18 YOU LOSE ALLMOST ALL POWER GEARS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN BEEN WAITING ALLMOST 20 WEEKS FOR PARTS TOLD DONT KNOW HOW LONG TO GET PARTS KIA SO FAR IS NOT GOOD

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No Red thumbs down

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this is the second kia that i have had i have got no complants what so ever i find them to be very reliable very get up and go and i have traveld to cornwall i have been up to leeds and i also travel to preston regular and she is very comftuble

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Only needed specified servicing

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Car is great, the radio is no good

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Yes Green thumbs up

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The soul2 is a very good car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Really delighted with the soul, great to drive would like to get anothee one in 18 months time, possibly one a year old again.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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A fantastic little car.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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