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2017 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$16,100–$17,700 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Soul Kia
(463 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Lovely car. Totally happy with it.

Great to drive. Only 1,200 miles on it so can't comment long term. It's great visibility makes it fun to drive. A bit underpowered but I really don't care much about that. Much more drivable than the Prius, which we nearly bought. But this is cheaper, handles much better, and has room inside. The transmission shifts beautifully in either Tipronic shift mode (like the Porsche, Audi, BMW, Acura) or in full automatic mode. The steering wheel controls are well designed. Even in our base model everything is smooth. quiet, and well built. The doors even close easily and quietly. Excellent build quality. Time will tell but so far we are very happy to have bought 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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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First time Kia ownwer

It is bigger inside than i felt looking in. The drive feels like you are driving a big truck. Great interior space front and back.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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First time Kia owner

Only had the car for 4 days so far very satisfied. Cant keep my husband from driving it all the time.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect car for me!!!!

So much leg room, love the air conditioning. This car zoom zoom zooms. Plenty of room for a family. Love this car.

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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A great value and a great car overall

We needed a good value for a car when our current car suddenly broke down. We tested every compact car under the sun and disliked all of them. Their value was nil! When we drive the Kia Soul, it was the first car we drove that didn't feel like the manufacture stripped out everything of quality or value to make a lower priced car. It's a good size, is a little higher off the ground and as a great hatchback. We love it!

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

I had the first model of Kia Soul for a while and loved it. I sold it to my daughter and decided to get a smaller car, a Honda Fit, because it has a bit better gas mileage and I was driving a lot of miles each day. 2 years later and I'm gladly trading my Honda for a 2017 Kia Soul! First of all, it so much more comfortable. You sit nice and high, much better leg and head room and the seat gives more support. I was getting such lower back pain with the Honda and I haven't had one second of pain with the Soul. I love the stability, it's more quiet than it used to be and the design is so fun. Also, the price for the quality along with 100,000 mile warranty is hard to beat. I can's rave enough about the Kia 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars I have owned!

I love this car! It has everything I need! Great gas mileage, fits in small spots, very comfortable. Have absolutely no complaints!

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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Love,Love,Love

I've always admired the look of the Soul and now I am really enjoying the drive and discovering all the features which my previous car did not have. This car is a joy 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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect car for us

The Kia Soul is the perfect car for us. We are a two person household and don't need a big car or SUV. We really wanted a SUV type car, and this car is perfect. It is big enough and small enough for the two of us. We like the fact that we are not close to yhe ground and can see traffic around us better than a traditional car.

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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2017 Kia Soul

Easy to get in and out. Love the color and extras. Very fun to drive. Passenger love the ride and size of the back seat and comfort.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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