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2018 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$16,200–$17,800 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Soul Kia
(413 reviews)
97% 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 4.9
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Wild Orange Kia Soul

I love the pick-up that this car has. It is very roomy, really comfortable and drives quite smoothly. This is my 3rd Kia Soul. I had a 2010, a 2013 and now this 2018. I loved all of them. I guess that's why I keep going with this model. There are a few things that I don't love because they are different from my last one (the 2013). The controls for the volume and radio channels on the steering wheel are a little different. The a/c controls are different andy console is a bit smaller. Those are minor things, though. Overall, the car is great.

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

For a great grandmother, this is the coolest car ever! Had 3 ladies stop me yesterday in a parking lot to take a picture of it. I bought the Designer Series, white with the red top & red mirrors. Very Striking! But also, it's so much fun to drive! I like switching it from automatic into the standard shift mode. Awesome! The only thing...was disappointed you don't have the option to get the sunroof with this series, and limited options on seat covering. But, the price, warranty, reliability, design is more than I had hoped for. Love my Soul!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My New 2018 Kia Soul

This car drives excellent, and is very comfortable. I love the way it looks. The best thing about the Kia Soul is its relatively cheap price. I feel that I got a great value for the money spent. I highly recommend the 2018 Kia Soul.

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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Three's a Charm

This is my 3rd Kia Soul and we love how reliable the car is and its overall performance for a 4 cylinder 1.6 liter engine. It has a nice design and it sits a little higher than a car. Overall a great value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Great Small SUV

After going to the dealership to purchase a Kia Niro imagine our surprise when we came home with a 2018 Kia Soul +. As soon as we took a test drive in the Soul, we knew this was the vehicle for us. It has enough leg room for my husband to get in & out [he uses a walker] and the car has enough power to get out of the way of the big rigs on the interstate. Our gas mileage so far has been outstanding and we're looking forward to taking this little gem on a long road trip.

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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Great Car

This Kia Soul is the most fun and wonderful car. It has plenty of room and runs great. It gets great has mileage.

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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Got Red Hot Soul

Everything is right! Exterior, interior, sunroof, warm hands, warm buns, wide angle lights. I'm in love!

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

This is a great little car! It has style, speed when you need it and it handles very well. I'm 71 and feel like I'm going on 18 when I drive this car! Love all the technology with UVO, Android phone, navigation, etc. I have the bright red :-)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The most sensible car purchase I ever made.

Thanks in part to its roomy, upscale cabin and abundance of cargo space, the 2018 Kia Soul earns a spot near the top of our compact car rankings. The base model ... Move beyond the base model for treats like an easy-to-use infotainment system, a spirited turbocharged engine, and advanced safety technology.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Kia I've owned.

Only 75miles driven so far. Love it. All my other cars have been Hyundai's. Ned more time to evaluate.

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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