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2013 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$14,400–$16,200 MSRP range
side view of 2013 Soul Kia
(215 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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Love the Hamster ride!

Went from a luxury sports car to the Soul. No more worries about becoming stranded somewhere. No more stress, no more high repair bills. Now the 26 mpg with regular unleaded gas is wonderful compared to 17 mpg of premium. I almost don't mind stopping for gas. Call me HAPPY!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE this car!!!

I am delighted with my 2013 silver KIA Soul; it's fun, zippy, affordable, economical, and practical. Has everything I was looking for in my first non-minivan vehicle. Lots of storage/cargo space, comfortable passenger seating, and lots of extras at an amazingly affordable price.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car for the Money

So far seems like a very reliable, comfortable, tight and peppy car with an excellent sound system and various other nice features. Not much backseat legroom with a tall person sitting in front, but that's not an issue for me. Getting more than 30mpg, mostly highway travel. Rides nice. I'm glad I bought it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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kia lover

It is a great car,love the bluetooth phone,so much safer to talk then holding a phone in your hands. love the back up camera,very nice safety feature. The seats are very comfortable.I really love this car.I see alot of these cars running around,so other people think so also.Really great on gas miliage.Thank you 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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this zippy little car.

I had not considered purchasing this car. My wife rented one while she was having hail damage work done on her car. Naturally, I drove the rental car and fell in love with it. I found even the smallest engine to be very responsive. It has loads of room and very easy to get in and out of without bumping my head. It looks small but is big. My golfing buddies have no problem. All the features I want or need, like radio controls in the steering wheel, bluetooth, cruise cobtrol, etc. are included in the base unit. I bought it.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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best car I can afford

The 6 speed 6 cylinder engine has great pickup on side streets and the highway. It has a big roomy interior with lots of leg room for all passengers. Plenty of space with or without the rear seat down. Many modern features. Bluetooth, satalite xm radio, fully ajustable seats, and steering wheel. My wife and I both love it. I would consider buying another one.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Very snappy style

Fun to drive. Great visability. Comfortable for tall persons and good egress for seniors. Color choices are delightful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Red Kia Soul 2013

Car draws attention where ever I go. Wife loves it says it is a fun car to drive. Love the backup camera and all the uvo options, such as bluetooth, Sirus radio, ipod connection.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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better than my previous toyota matrix

So much more for the money than my previous Toyota Matrix. Fun to drive and very practical. Would recommend it to anyone over an over priced Toyota.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 Kia Soul base 1.6L, manual 6 speed

Lovely car! Best deal for the money. A joy to drive the 6 speed manual, gets great mileage. Even the base model has many bells and whistles (ABS, auto engine off at stops, ...) that a couple of years ago were found only on much more expensive cars. The only "complaint": no arm-rest between the front seats. This is our 2nd Soul, also have a 2011 Soul with 2.0L engine. And it is our 5th Kia car! also have a 2005 Specta 5, a 2007 Spectra LX and a 20006 Rio.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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