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2023 Kia Soul consumer reviews

$19,890 starting MSRP
side view of 2023 Soul Kia
(19 reviews)
68% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.1
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The Kia Soul is great for commuting and getting around

The Kia Soul is great for commuting and getting around town. It gets very good mileage and has everything I need to get comfortably from point A to point B. It's not a "Grand Tourer." It won't set your heart aflutter as your roar down the interstate. But it's comfortable to drive, the styling is good (I kind of like the older model years slightly better), and the features are well thought out and valuable. I REALLY like the Kia Soul! The one I won now is my second one, and I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with another some day.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Scared for my life

I love the vehicle but it has my anxiety level up due to the horn has gone out! I purchased it in August of 2023 and by January the horn has completely stopped working, making the commute to and from work very scary! I can’t warn other drivers of my presence on the roadway, I’m afraid to drive it now because I almost got ran over, and the dealers don’t keep something so important in stock!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Never again

We just bought this car this past April. With the recalls and the tranny is whining. I kinda regret getting this car.I don't recommend it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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After test driving one we really like that it.

Definitely very comfortable driving this car. Good on gas. Has a lot of great options and a lot more room inside than I thought it would have 4 adults can sit very comfortably and this car.

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

best car to buy, and the price is good and affordable especially in this economy. built with quality parts and strong craftsmanship. ure to last for five or more years

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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Sad, disappointed and upset

I was so excited when I bought my Kia Soul last February 2023 , and in less than a year the car had 2 recalls, the last one that is a fire hazard, and then the horn and the alarm dye so it have to be replaced. So needless is to said that the excitement went to be a disappointment.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Highly Recommend

After driving my GF's 2020 Soul Xline and her mother's 2020 Ex round trip from Arizona to Wisconsin I decided to buy a 2023 Soul Ex for myself and my GF's also purchased a new one. I'm 6'3" and am comfortable driving cross country, the car is smooth and doesn't have the horrible road noise associated with smaller FWD vehicles. The soul is a fun to drive great value vehicle. After 10 months and 10K miles I've had zero Issues and am extremely happy with my 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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DO NOT BUY KIA CARS

My car has 12K miles, the gas should cut off automatically once you apply the break on stop signal. In the beginning it was working but after 6-7k miles this is not working and the worst thing showroom can’t fix it and now they don’t wanna fix it at all. Apple play in this car doesn’t work at all. Very rare it connects phone and then goes off. I highly recommend DO NOT BUY KIA, DO NOT. There car might look better but it’s not durable at all plus bad service.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent at Its Job

I count on my car to get me from here to there, comfortably. The Kia Soul is roomy with all the controls logically and conveniently laid out. I'm not going to take it to track day any time soon. But sometimes I catch myself almost truly enjoying my commute. It's everything I require out of a commuting vehicle (and an occasional long haul ride) - and it's nothing I don't need.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Outstanding

It's just we wanted. My wife is very short, so we wanted a car that has an electric adjustable driver seat. We rented a KiA 2021 and that's when we fell in love. We have had our Soul for over a year and we are very pleased.

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