i tried this car, its great, cute looking, and really nice features for its price. the only downside is the driver's space, im not even tall or fat and felt like the driver's seat is small for me. most Korean cars feel that way to me.
kia did update the soul for 2012. they added direct injection to both engines. the 1.6 makes 135 horsepower and the 2.0 makes 160 horsepower. also, they will have 6 speeds too. the base model will have a 6 speed manual only while higher trim levels will get an optional 6 speed auto. the 1.6 will be good for 28 city, and 34 highway. the 2.0 is good for 27 city, 33 highway. they really stepped up their game!
I love the soul, but FAIL! on the 4 speed auto. Car makers need to get away from them. They still use them. A 5 speed on the Soul, with a shift gate, would be great.
@ImperialZhouTai In addition to my on-camera work I write a fair bit of the music in KBB's videos. I actually wrote this song specifically for our Kia Soul video.
@datboiwes333 Ummm buddy Kia has had recalls recently with the soul as well and just about every car manufacturer has had one, that's life. And I would rather have a recal for a fuel pump that causes lack of acceleration then for a fire hazard due to the ignition system and music control on the SOUL
What can you really expect for a cheapo Kia? Why spend $19,000, when you'll be able to get a used one in 2-3 years for under $10,000? The depreciation on these cars is insane, I would never buy one new.
I've had mine for the past year (as a commuter car) and I'm a fan... it's worked out quite well. It's worth noting that the iPod cable/dock (USB/audio combo plug) is designed for the iPod specifically and will not show track info/playlists from an iPhone. However you're still able to simply use the single audio cable to play music from the iPhone.
All in all it's held up well, the mileage has been great and it's fun to drive. =)
i tried this car, its great, cute looking, and really nice features for its price. the only downside is the driver's space, im not even tall or fat and felt like the driver's seat is small for me. most Korean cars feel that way to me.
ragenFOX 2 months ago
His name is mica muzio lolololol check the discreption lolololol
moneshmahtani 4 months ago
he's a hottie
sushi777300 7 months ago 3
I think it sucks at 19 grand
Xiber1 7 months ago
@Xiber1 not when it last you 15 yrs or more
markmarshall39 7 months ago
Great, a snickers bar with a bite taken from it...
aaronpapanos 8 months ago
kia did update the soul for 2012. they added direct injection to both engines. the 1.6 makes 135 horsepower and the 2.0 makes 160 horsepower. also, they will have 6 speeds too. the base model will have a 6 speed manual only while higher trim levels will get an optional 6 speed auto. the 1.6 will be good for 28 city, and 34 highway. the 2.0 is good for 27 city, 33 highway. they really stepped up their game!
MrOdogowen 10 months ago
cute kia soul and I like the color
ladyyuna2000 10 months ago
Bluetooth is standard, not an extra.
chillas99 10 months ago
She's hot!
YoavKalo 11 months ago 12
Sh'es hot!
YoavKalo 11 months ago
I love the soul, but FAIL! on the 4 speed auto. Car makers need to get away from them. They still use them. A 5 speed on the Soul, with a shift gate, would be great.
giannial1985 1 year ago
this review .. i like ^^
keep it up
guhbooksun33 1 year ago
You can go with that, cause that's where it's at.
12CDLegacy 1 year ago
she hot o.O
alxvga80 1 year ago 2
FISH!
arjay031 1 year ago 7
I do enjoy long term tests on vehicles, but I'm not a fan of these hosts. I will probably skip part 2.
ATLOffroad 1 year ago
WHERES THE EFFIN SOUND?
DAONLYKB 1 year ago
I'll stick to my Bronco.
100littlecurses 1 year ago
LOVE the song used in the background, what is it?!
ImperialZhouTai 1 year ago
@ImperialZhouTai In addition to my on-camera work I write a fair bit of the music in KBB's videos. I actually wrote this song specifically for our Kia Soul video.
Thanks for the kind words.
micahmuzio 1 year ago
WOULD LOVE ONE
BIGSCOTTEK 1 year ago
Eh...I'd rock one :)
idiotfieldmouse 1 year ago
damn that girl is sexy. kbb, make sure to feature her on more reviews plz.
sparkss4 1 year ago
Pause at 1:48 lol... but yeah it's not a bad car people just bash it because of it's badge. Truth is Hyundai/KIA make better cars than they used to.
datboiwes333 1 year ago 27
@datboiwes333 Hyundai/Kia makes way on better cars than they used to, they have improved their quality tremendously since the 1990's.
tom11zz884 1 year ago
kia has no soul.
frozencanuckreviews 1 year ago
Kbb Is the best car reviewer on youtube.
jet79637 1 year ago
bmw to this, wow thats sad
sickboy805 1 year ago
@sickboy805 unlike BMW KIA/Hyundai doesn't have a massive fuel pump recall
datboiwes333 1 year ago
@datboiwes333 Ummm buddy Kia has had recalls recently with the soul as well and just about every car manufacturer has had one, that's life. And I would rather have a recal for a fuel pump that causes lack of acceleration then for a fire hazard due to the ignition system and music control on the SOUL
sickboy805 1 year ago
What can you really expect for a cheapo Kia? Why spend $19,000, when you'll be able to get a used one in 2-3 years for under $10,000? The depreciation on these cars is insane, I would never buy one new.
dragasoni 1 year ago
Why would they choose this over things like the cruze or fiesta? The soul is just a korean cube.
flatblackstrat 1 year ago
@flatblackstrat the cube is a Japanese Soul...
datboiwes333 1 year ago
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
hms888 1 year ago
it looks like a degenerate sickly looking panda.
dasautomega 1 year ago
i would never buy a fucking kia/hyundai
saboobuu 1 year ago
@saboobuu
Hyundai/Kia does not care.
Charles2337 1 year ago
ya, she is kinda hot,,,,
flossing888 1 year ago
@flossing888 I wanted her to turn around so I could see dat ass.
BlueNinjakoopa553 1 year ago
Whats up with that lil squirrel lol
buzzingbee25 1 year ago
That chick is hotttt!!!!!
timwdv 1 year ago
I've had mine for the past year (as a commuter car) and I'm a fan... it's worked out quite well. It's worth noting that the iPod cable/dock (USB/audio combo plug) is designed for the iPod specifically and will not show track info/playlists from an iPhone. However you're still able to simply use the single audio cable to play music from the iPhone.
All in all it's held up well, the mileage has been great and it's fun to drive. =)
nbwulf 1 year ago
hope the doors dont catch on fire for ya! lol
digitalbots 1 year ago
i rove this car!
yvoe9 1 year ago
I agree with the comment on the 4 speed transmission. Seems dated but the overall seems nice.
Kranbone 1 year ago
First
SK8MG01 1 year ago