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2012 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$13,900–$15,700 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Soul Kia
(139 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Super suv in a economy price.

This car met all my needs. Drive smooth and wonderful. Best economy SUV. It is easy to drive and have all the luxury that a economy SUV needs. This is one of the best car by KIA.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable, cheap on gas

this meets my needs, excellent on gas. very dependable, never had any issue. easy to drive and park. small car has a lot of space inside, very fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Exceptional Auto

The Kia Soul is a really fun, well-designed, reliable car. It's just plain fun to drive! I was unsure about the Kia brand but it appears the the folks at Kia really know what they are doing!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Never worried about anything on this car.

This has been my favorite car i've owned. It has plenty of space, but yet it's a smaller vehicle so great to get around in. It gets great gas milage. This is a very reliable car. I recommend kia souls.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Was very hesitant, but I'm very glad!

Overall this vehicle has done beyond what I could have asked from adding snow tires, a roof rack, and a trailer hitch it's just just been great. Reliable on gas, safety, control, etc it meets all my needs and then.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my kia.

The car is great. So easy to get around in. The only drawback is not having any storage room up front.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Repair your recalls electric entiety

Great on gas,luxury little sport car,wish it had locks all the way around on all doors had electrical with every door the only door driver side u can get in grrr so aggravating .an air conditioner blows out hot air wish it had a hitch on it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My Soul is Fun Fun Fun

Didn't think much of Kia's so I was very skeptical when I bought the Soul for my son, but he had researched it very well. I began to love it when I rode with him and then had a couple of opportunities to drive it. It's now mine (he outgrew it--literally). I drive 35 miles to work, one way. Plenty of power for interstate and it handles so nicely. Long drives thru the Appalachians have been very enjoyable. Now have a great respect for the Soul!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

The KIA Soul was a blast to drive. We put a lot of miles on that car and loved it. Very dependable and easy to maneuver in and out of traffic and parking lots. Plenty of head room and storage space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars I've ever owned

I bought this car new. Never had a mechanical issue. Got 28 to 32 mpg. Easy ingress and egress. This car was reliable. I will buy a Kia again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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