Kia Soul

"acceleration is fine, handling (steering and braking) are both good engine noise is "harse:" under heavy throttle otherwise the car is real quiet"

"While it's a small engine, I have a manual transmission, harder to find these days. I enjoy that part of the driving experience, even driving in Los Angeles. Accelerate well with the manual and easy to handle."

"Very peppy acceleration."

"Love the way the Kia handles, parks, etc. Have been experiencing hesitation on acceleration and rough idling, but the dealer hasn't been able to determine the cause to date."

"Pour acceleration"

"The engine is sufficiently powerful and acceleration is lively. However the suspension and steering are by no means sporty and when pressed to the limits , itis abundantly clear that it was designed to be basic transportation, and nothing more."

"Accelerates fine. Is peppy and we like the ease of handling. It can "turn on a dime and give you a nickel change"!"

"It has a peppy engine, an automatic 6 speed transmission that shifts flawlessly, and a very good suspension which is excellent for cornering. The steering is tight and responsive. It is just a pleasure to drive."

"A lot of fun to drive to switch into different driving modes (sport, comfort) and it has an active ECO mode that ups fuel milage"

"Great stearing and fast response when needed."

"Acceleration can be a bit sluggish, particularly when trying to merge onto highways, and acceleration tends to be noisy. Handles easily, no issues there."

"Choppy, rough ride. Stiff suspension"

"Acceleration is relatively poor. Handling is acceptable. Recently, the car would not start (did not even turn over), and was towed to Kia dealer who could not find anything wrong. Now we are afraid to drive it."

"At 74, I’m not likely to race around my little town. My car has good acceleration in entering interstates and in maintaining speed limits. I’ve never felt I needed more power in emergency. I like th3 handling in terms of turns,back8ng up, u-turns."

"everything about it is great,incredible handling just awesome."

"Excellent handling . This car was bought to use as a grocery car. We have a tendency to use it for much more."

"Rides like a buck board."

"Handles fine, average acceleration but great visibility and easy to drive."

"Nimble and easy handling. Much better acceleration than I expected before I bought it."

"Turning radius is very short and tight, the best I've experienced."

"To save gas, the car engine stops at intersections. But then it accelerates satisfactorily."

"Acceleration is poor on this loaded Kia Soul. My only major gripe. Probably won't buy again for this reason."

"She's somewhat underpowered. I truly miss my Saab's turbo. However, the major problem is with traction in snow/ice. This could be a tire question, but they are far from bald. And on the one day I was out in slushy snow (only had her since March), I was getting almost NO traction where the roads were still coated. This has me scared to death, because I live in northern New York State."

"Slow acceleration."

"A great car to get around in. It was bought as a grocery car, but it get used more than the other 2 vehicles"

"My car has the base 1.6L engine. If I had it to do over again, I would pay the extra for the 2.0L engine as there is no penalty in fuel economy and the added power of the larger engine would be most welcome and provides a better overall driving experience."

"Handles well, and the acceleration is adequate. We did a cross country trip (Arizona to New Jersey approx 7000 miles) and were very satisfied."

"I am short from the waist up and have difficulty seeing out the window and the driver side mirror blocks my sight line. The seats do not adjust up enough for me. I consider this vehicle to be for transportation only, not for comfort, traveling, etc. It has been a good car, and I have not had any mechanical problems, or body work done. It has required 2 recall repairs while I have owned it. I bought it used in 2015 with 14,000 mi. on it."

"comfortable, easy to get in and out of the seats. We have no problem with the ride. We can go some distance and don't get tired. The road noise is a tad high."

"Fairly quiet ride"

"The ride is horrible on New Orleans streets. Ok on the highway or good roads. Seats and noise isn't a problem. In fact the seats are quite comfortable."

"Road noise is the biggest problem with the Kia Soul. Think it could use more insulation. Would like to have the driver seat be automatic controlled for better fit and positioning."

"I was looking specifically for a car that minimizes exterior noise and this car does a very good job."

"its comfortable roomy and easy to drive."

"The ride and noise are very sensitive to tire inflation."

"Easy to get in and out. Height just right. Seat fits me well as is."

"Very peppy acceleration and a quiet, comfortable ride."

"Though a smaller vehicle, ease of entry and exit are superior."

"There has been from the beginning a rattle in the dash! They tried put simple things to fix it but hasn’t worked I need to take it in for them pull the dash apart to find that rattle and I don’t have time!!!!!"

"Driver's seat lacks long distance comfort in terms of lumbar support. It amazes me that car makers don't make lumbar support standard and still upcharged you, often quite a lot, in order to get it."

"The seats are much more comfortable and the ride more smooth than my old car. I did not realize my old car was uncomfortable or a rough ride until I drove this one!"

"best seats and quiet, can sit and drive for hours without feeling cramped"

"Excellent seats, up-right seating, great view, acceptable noise"

"seats are easy to get in and out of and fairly comfort road noise is a bit too high"

"the seats in the Kis soul are very comfortable and you so not get a sore back from driving 2 hourrs or more."

"Seats are comfortable, supportive, easily adjusted. Fabric covering of seats has seemed to wear more quickly than other cars I've owned. Ride is comfortable, car is easy to handle. Noise is average."

"The rear seats have enough head room for my 6'3 son to sit and ride for a while. He doesn't have to slump over like he does in some cars. Front seat comfort is much better to me than the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport I just purchased recently."

"Seats are very comfortable for a car at this price. It’s fairly quiet for a compact four-cylinder. The ride is a little stiff"

"This is my wife's car and we decided to purchase one after renting one for a trip. She has a back issue and finds the comfort of the drivers seat much better than any vehicle she has driven. The seat settings are very flexible and can give her comfort no matter how her back is feeling."

"The ride is very harsh, but we have gotten used to it. We love the little car!"

"When you first look at the Kia Soul, you do not have a sense of the interior being very roomy, but, it is extremely so. There is a great deal of leg and head room inside even if you are over 6 feet tall. The seats are very comfortable and the vehicle handles extremely easy."

"The seats or very comfortable, the noise level and ride are very good for such a small car."

"Pretty noisy. Seats are not very comfortable ... Not enough padding for me."

"My wife is slightly handicapped and ha a problem entering our other sedan. Due to the Souls height and squared off doors plus good seat height it is much easier for her to enter. the Soul is now almost two years old and has over 16,000 miles on it. It is without a doubt the most trouble free car that I have owned"

"We have has my car in at the dealers 6 times to fix the wind noise and it is still there."

"I am a shortwaisted female and I have the driver seat as high as it will go, and I still have trouble seeing past the mirrors on either side. Don't feel safe in this vehicle."

"Does not feel like an inexpensive vehicle...feels much more upscale. Quieter, smoother than other cars in it's class (Mini Countryman, Fiat 500L)."

"thank goodness the seats are comfortable and there is plenty room for my 6'4" 240 pound body. The ride is a wee bit rough on less than smooth streets."

"The Soul had a creaking coming from the frame when new. It was at the dealer for over 6 weeks total. Many items disassembled to find noise. Now they make squeaks and creaks."

"The suspension is poor. Provides very rough ride. I feel every little bump in the road and rough pavement causes my teeth to chatter (almost)."

"I have the fully-loaded Plus and love the high head room, upright driving position, and great visibility with this car. It's actually more comfortable than the Lexus. My passengers also appreciate the heated rear seat in winter."

"Radio, very very bad, you can not see your settings. Or find pre sets while driving... Very high road noise. Very hard to have a conversation without yelling..."

"It is like driving a box, the seats are very uncomfortable. I am 6' and if I were any taller the seat couldn't go back far enough. The seats also feel rigid and confining."

"Ride is a little rough"

"stiff ride but better than expected mpg"

"1. Headrests are adjustable front/back (and up/down), but all the way back still forces your head forward, hard to sit straight upright. 2. More lumbar support needed in the seat. 3. Otherwise, all good."

"The Kia Soul's ride leaves much to be desired if you are going on vacation or just a long ride. You feel every bump and pot hole in the road no matter how big they are."

"For the money, good little car. Economical."

"I consider the Kia Soul good transportation from point A to B good price and you can haul almost anything. I'm very satisfied with the Soul ."

"The single best vehicle purchase of my life. The perfect car for my lifestyle."

"best bang for the buck, a true diamond in the field of cars and trucks"

"This car is a gem! It’s not fancy nor over priced. It does what a car is supposed to do. And does it very well!"

"Dependable. High entry. No repairs to date."

"The price was great for the value we received"

"Compared to other vehicles you can get a lot of great features that cost much more on other vehicles. I got leather seats-heated, moon roof, navigation, good sound system etc for a good price."

"Great daily driver for the money."

"For the spaciousness and overall solid quality, there is nothing else in the price range that can match it."

"Very reasonable, also bought off of lease with a great interest rate. I wanted a simple car that I could use for throwing in my tennis gear or swimming gear. Very roomy inside too, just a comfortable, well valued car."

"Solid vehicle with excellent drivability."

"Buy one...."

"I am impressed by the number of features that were available for the price, especially the heated steering wheel, heated seats, cooled seats, navigation."

"For the price you pay for a Kia soul you get so much compared to comparably priced cars"

"My Kia Soul was purchased with both the option packages available in 2014, and is equiped like a BMW but cost around $25K, a real bargin"

"Excellent transportation at this price. Comfortable, easy to get in, relable and fun to drive with the 6 speed manual."

"Resale value only average."

"A great buy-the most room and practicality really for a vehicle in its price range."

"Well equipped car with alloys, Sirius radio and all power for 18500."

"Low cost, comfortable for it's size, and great gas mileage."

"i have the same features that increase the cost of other cars"

"It cost too much for what we received. The only positive thing I can say about it is that it has great acceleration."

"Very good price."

"We like our KIA Soul. We are less than pleased with the service department at the dealership."

"Nice interior trim for the segment and also surprisingly quiet."

"Extremely roomy seating and cargo capacity for size/economy of the vehicle"

"great car with all the devices as an expensive car"

"for a small auto, very good"

"It is unique in its shape and has elicited comments from 3 total strangers about how "cool" it is."