2020 Kia Soul | Tripping Over Itself
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- We review the new Kia Soul Turbo CUV in a video that focuses on features that work and those that don't. We talk about the base and loaded trim along with some of the technical parts of the underbody. Other products to consider are the Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Kona, Honda HRV, Mazda CX30 and Toyota RAV4. While the Soul has some of the best cargo capacity in the class it tends to walk a different path.
Launch Video:
• 2020 Kia Soul Review X...
Previous Gen Soul:
• Review | 2017 Kia Soul...
Index:
00:00 - 5:00 Interior Impressions
5:00 - 7:48 In the Shoppe, Suspension and Underbody
7:48 - 14:29 Driving Impressions
14:30 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Good point on the useless wireless charger that charges slow.. no one else mentioned that detail in any of there reviews of this. Shows you tested it out and told us the truth.👍🏾
Thats the Difference in paid journalists or "reviewers" and him.
Thank you for keeping it real in all your reviews.
I feel like wireless charging is pointless as you still need to plug your phones in to use apple CarPlay and android auto.
Yeah if you are looking for an honest review, he is the best.
@@niuhuskieguy There is now wireless Carplay in some new cars (VW), but it is just useless...it drains battery so quick that the wireless charging just can`t keep up :)
@@snowman0008 That is just CarPlay, and even that is not widespread.
My daughter purchased a brand new 2013 Kia Soul and she loved everything about it, until she had to sell it because she moved to NYC where she no longer needed a vehicle. The great thing was as a base model it only cost her $14K . She was elated. She is in the market for another vehicle now, and I am sure she will get another Soul. I will recommend that she get the base model again thanks to this review.
aaand they forgot to install the
DISCO BALL
just get some philips hue lights
I would never buy a car without watching this channel. Period. You know more about cars than other reviewers. Good job!
Four Site and it’s not just the normal obsession with sporty handling, he understands what real people want from cars.
Gandalf721 yup If you are doing a commute every day you just want to be comfortable.
It just makes him a non-enthusiast.
halo hunter he reviews enthusiast cars for enthusiasts, and suburban parent cars for suburban parents
Review channels like this almost never talk about the car's reliability. They just talk about how fast it is and how sporty. If you're planning to buy a car to keep it for 5-6 years, a mechanic's advice would be much better. (Scotty Kilmer/Car Wizard/ Ratchet & Wrench etc.)
Tomorrow's news: "Man dies of Hi-Fi induced seizure"
... my '19 WRX base 6.5" Starlink unit is just as bad (minus all the lights). Down low, it is soo boomy and muddy, but as you get high in the volume numbers (30+), the overboosted bass calms down and the sound levels out; but by then, it is really, really loud
@@K03sport I meant the flashing lights synced to the music
@@K03sport Is that also a Harman Kardon system? My wife's '18 Impreza has one and it's so bad there are lawsuits over it.
@@kamX-rz4uy
Lawsuits over a stereo's sound quality...seriously?
@@snackkeeper
If one is proned to light induced seizures, then he or she shouldn't buy this small SUV. Problem solved.
I feel this is built for ride share drivers. With all the flashing lights. Weekend passengers bar hooping may like it.
Makes sense
Yeah it’s fun if you don’t have to live with it every day but who’s spending this much when you can get a GTI or Fiesta ST for this much money?
@@orapasc they are in a completly different class and car type, so the comparison doesnt fit, its cuv not a true hatchback
@@muslimfrmthp "True"
Stereo Typist that’s where the independent rear suspension would be handy. The probably did the suspension that way to give more cargo room.
Front of that vehicle: "I have no soul but I must scream"
A Harlan Ellison reference? I'm here for it!
This 2020 model looks a lot better than previous Soul models.
Travelin' Ted i hated the old soul bodystyles, but this 2020 redesign actually looks pretty sweet. Im probably buying a 2021 kia Soul S trim tomorrow because its the best bang for the buck car.
Your videos are awesome! The only youtuber I know that actually cares to go more in depth and really look at the car for what it is and not just the gimmicks. You describe what any car will be like to live with long term and not only drive. Will always get a 👍 from me! That ending is hilarious!
Jonathan Rhodes he at least tries to respect the cars, which really helps. I may not be looking to buy a Kia finance car, but show me a good honest take on it.
You have never watched doug de muro?
@@wariodominguez8068 no I can't say that I have. Maybe I should give him a try.
Wario Dominguez Doug’s all about the gimmicks! He just calls them “quirks and features”... Don’t get me wrong, I like Doug’s videos, but he’s more about entertainment, Goose is more of a serious car reviewer!
I miss you opening the hood and talking about the motor, how easy it is to change headlight bulbs and other misc items. It was something almost no one else did, and was super useful.
This is a good comment.
I love all your car review videos! The level of production quality and honest information I get from these is unequivocal!
Thank you for the funny at the end, and for reviewing a vehicle that the masses can buy.
I just discovered your videos a few weeks ago while doing some research on the new Mazda 3 and I’m really enjoying them. I don’t always understand all of the technical details, but I love hearing them. I also like the fact that you give your honest opinions, instead of spewing out the bland positivity that most reviewers get caught up in.
This car is hilarious, a disco on wheels, right? I think it will please it’s target audience, kids in their early 20’s who want to rev the engine and spin the (front) wheels, while cranking the bass and flashing the dance lights.
Very cool stats talking about the rear end suspension architecture. Love hearing that insight that we simply cannot get anywhere else.
Literally a night club in the Kia Soul
I think the Soul is a very well balanced and packaged vehicle for its target market. A young, and most likely a student, will enjoy the upgraded infotainment, versatile interior and the efficiency and practicality combination.
Students will need their parents money to buy this box on wheels.
Excellent review! I can’t wait for your take on the 2021 Kia Seltos. Your reviews are the best.
When you stop looking for the party and realize you ARE the party!
Well, I for one love my Kia Soul. I have a 2015 model, and sure, it's no sports car, but it was never meant to be. In city driving, which is what mine does 100% of the time, it is a fun, quick, responsive car, and does what it needs very well. Roomy. Fantastic turn radius. Maneuverable. Efficient. And most of all, FUN! And I think they look great too!
This car is so simple, so blatant, so good from a design perspective.
The interior is simple? Not even close, did you watch the review?
Your reviews are a gift to us all.
Another excellent review!
Thorough, concise, unbiased.
Thank you
I appreciate the goose's two reviews on this car especially in the two trims to give the puts and takes. His take on the base trim value prop totally makes sense.
I would totally buy a KIA SOUL if I were young and in college again!
Mark, great work - as always.
Really loving these super colourful indoor detail shots throughout these videos.
wow, I have watched a lot of reviews on this car, and u are knocking the hell out of it!!
I am always so impressed by your insight and recommendations. Your Mazda 3 review is the best on TH-cam. I know there are many cars on your list to evaluate, but I’d love your impressions on the Forte GT, with the rear independent suspension and same drivetrain.
I have a price of less than 18k in the base model with standard shift. I appreciate all the detail you put in your presentations.
Really love your reviews, some of the best on the 'tube.
I have a 2022 Kia Soul LX with the technology package (close to base model). It gives you all the driver safety aids and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I had the choice between the GT- line and the LX, now that I saw this review I’m happy I made the right choice.
Good review, another thing to note is seniors and people with mobility issues tend to love soul's for their ease of getting in and out.
Just bought a 2023 Soul LX for my son for his first car. Well equipped as a base trim, handles well, drives well, very quiet, great gas mileage, excellent interior space.
Euro Beat Acid trip intensifies....
Excellent review! Rented the last gen recently, and was amazed at the lane-keep assist. Surprised you didn't review that, I think that would be a big plus in a cheap car like this. Also, a big fan of the greenhouse effect, made driving & parking in downtown Toronto a breeze
Awesome review This channel deserves a million subs
The Eastern European in me loves the LEDs
The everything in me loves the LEDs.
@@justinluttrell1769 yes! My MINI has basic LEDs and I love those
Too bad the rest of the car at this trim range is lame and underwhelming. Not to mention the fact that the lights PAIRED exclusively to the stereo is awful, in his review he proved how the stereo was lame. bleh
@@roboticvenom1935 not a great car but it's just nice to see something different once in a while.
@@roboticvenom1935 If it's anything like my 2012 Soul, you can change the light settings so they're not always pulsing to the music, you can change the sensitivity and all so they can be steady on if you want.
I test drove a new one 2 years ago. It had the the naturally aspirated engine. I live in a rural area. The engine power was good for the city. BUT, couldn’t get out of its own way. It was a windy day that day. And could only get up to 80kph. It’s that bread box design. I did like the good visibility. I love watching your videos. The honesty is much appreciated.
80 km/h? I own one of these and have not experienced this at all, it'll fly in wind at 140 no problem. Not that I'd recommend it, the wind isn't inconsequential.
ItsJustBrenton where do you live. I live in northern Alberta. It was a pretty windy day. Wind speeds of 40-50kmh. Add going up hill as well. That a average Alberta summer day. I wasn’t to impressed with the soul.
I bought one after liking the styling, room, and seeing the consumer report score. Wife made me get the turbo for all the safety features, leds, radar cruise, active lane keep assist (that I don’t think you mentioned) and tech. I love it because it’s hilarious, and reminds me of one of my kids’ hot wheels cars. Commuting can be Fun.
Was never really interested in the Kia Soul but the review was very informative. I think they should keep it basic, there honestly is no need for a Turbo.
Great lighting in this one. Reflecting the party lights in the car, which are cool, I have to admit, just like your music choice. This one you buy for the looks and the interior space. The good infotainment and bass heavy sound system caters to the needs of the intended buyers.
Thank god the hilarious outros are back. Also, love your reviews. I'm not in the market to buy a car at all and yet here I sit watching the reviews.
Most entertaining car videos.period.
Really like that your reviews include the lift under body exam. After seeing your 2020 Chevy Equinox review that showed how the under body was exposed to road salt, debris, etc and sloppy sealant application. I'm hoping my 2015 Camry LE I got 2 yrs old Cert Pre-Owned off a lease is better assembled from plant in Georgetown KY. Agree with Four Site that your review is a must before seriously consider a new or used car. Thanks for all you and your team does.
Very good and fair review. I bought a 2020 Soul for my wife. I picked the S model for exactly the reasons mentioned. More is not necessarily better on this car. I must add, although I have only had to change the oil, this car looks like a dream to maintain. Everything is easily accessible on this car.
Does it burn oil?
Agreed. Just did an POV review of the S trim after a week in it. Loved it.
Nice video with good points. I have the 2020 Soul GT Line minus the turbo and love the car. Will agree the start stop is on the hyper side, but still use it and have gotten used to it.
OMG! Thank you for the ending!!!
Thank you for this video! Very informative, I feel more confident in buying the lower tier trim and save myself money
This is the best car review that I have ever watched ..... Great job with the honest answers .....
Great videos! We want to see more of Turbowski. More commentary from Turbowski!
Only savagegeese can make a 17 min video about the Kia Soul enjoyable to watch. I hope 2020 is your year, man.
At last, my car can be a Winamp visualizer on the inside.
It really whips the llama's ass.
You bought me a first class ticket on the way back machine with the Winamp reference.
Great review as per usual!
One of the best reviewers on youtube
I love your reviews, I think you're the only one who isn't secretly trying to sell it.
Great review! You did a fantastic honest review. Pointing out good and bad points, not like other reviews I've read saying great cool car. Plus - what I like- the price point ,is the high end models worth it. Thanks for the honest review.
Was driving next to a 2020 Soul EX from light to light earlier today and was thinking, damn that's a rather good looking practical vehicle. Now I'm interested in getting one.
I'm on my 2nd kia soul. That's all I drive these days. Cheap, economical, good on gas, and runs great with little maintenance involved. Just oil changes. I liked my 2013 better than my current 2016. My 2016 2.0L does use a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. I run full synthetic mobil one.
I'm kind of glad at least someone out there gave this car a more honest review instead of the usual things most car reviewers talk about.
This 1.6T engine with the DCT is also a carryover from previous model years and is found in any number of other Kia/Hyundai products.
For the price of around $30k, you can easily get yourself a more fun vehicle (Like the Mazda CX-series), a more practical vehicle (Like a RAV4 Hybrid), or a more off road worthy vehicle (Like a Jeep) in the SUV department.
I bought an kia rio 2 years ago I love it never had any issues with it it, s comfortable and for me fast enough. The kia soul is not for everyone however it's unique I think :)
I've got an Elantra sport, same engine but a manual. I dont notice much torque steer but I do notice the tires wanting to brake loose and a ton of wheel hop.
Great video. I just bought a 2019 Kia Soul! with the turbo used as a secondary car. I actually love it. My main ride is a diesel 2022 RAM 2500 and for me the parking, picking up kids, and buzzing around, I love it. It’s fast. But it’s basically my hail car and I don’t really care about it. But I actually love this little thing and it’s s nice relief from driving locomotive around with my RAM
Love your videos
love the outro!
Ahhhh what better way to start my Monday than with some savagegeese action!!
always killing it with the synthwave
Great review for an average car.
Appreciate it.
That was the best outro in ages.
This was a refreshingly truthful review.
I have my 2020 LX 6 spd for a month now, and enjoy it as a commuter, pretty fun to drive for being a base model. Really wished it came with a keyless entry though, but I did get the car for 13k which is really a steal. And no ugly piano black plastic, just a simple yet stylish interior that will age well
Did you get a black one?
@@chocolatewheelchair it's white. I think black will make me suffer for first 5 minutes in the summer entering the car, and it gets dirty and scratchy easily
GhostOfAMachine cool! yeah, haha I got black. It does scratch easy! The seats are black but not leather so it won’t be scorching in the summer. I always get black and then tint it! Kia is good value for sure
Great review
I'd love to see a review on the Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line. It uses the same 1.6T and 7spd DCT from the Soul, but you get a "tuned" suspension, faster steering ratio, stiffer engine mounts, and a multi-link rear. I recently bought one, and I'm absolutely loving it. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on the car. I love your reviews! So honest and unbiased. Thanks!
I think it would be fun to see a video reviewing the cheapest manual transmission cars like the Chevy Spark, Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris. Nothing crazy in depth, just you impressions of what they would be like to drive every day.
Ahh, the lack of refinement/swapped motor comment is bringing back some fine memories of my old civic with a B16A2 swapped in.
I kinda miss those days lol
Thanks for adding the lower trim features
15:00 cute bracelet Mark.
I lowkey really like the gt line. Looks like a baby range rover to me.
What a tremendous explanation of this car, and the difference between comparing this '20 Soul to previous generations vs comparing it to something in the same category, but much more refined, such as the Mazda CX-30. It's also refreshing to hear a reviewer dare to describe any facet of a popular vehicle as "...a total disaster," or that an otherwise decent powertrain (turbo/DCT) seemed simply "slapped-in" to this car, without the proper development of the car, as a whole, to maximize the benefit of this costly, highest trim level.
Okay Mark, I watch all your reviews. Very good and honest. I enjoy it when you team up with Jack. Good cop, bad cop, which is which, I don't know.
You drive so many cars. Which cars get you or Jack excited? Cars that you would like to own? Maybe at $30k, $45k, or $60k?
I just had this thought that you are the TotalBiscuit of car reviews, but somehow still alive.
I love my 2016 soul would love to upgrade to this one
Thanks. Can you please do the KIA Forte GT? I know you have done the non GT model before and would appreciate your opinion on the GT model. If that model is available in the US? I'm in Australia. Love your channel.
Throbbing light show as you "drive", what could possibly go wrong with that? It's as if manufacturers want people to die from distracted driving. Huge TVs aren't enough, let's add Las Vegas light shows.
Yeah, just what I want, a disco inside my car.
Bro, this comment it gold lol
Except that it only plays the "light show" when you are stopped. Watch Doug Demuro's video this guy just is non stop complaints.
@@bsmccrunner4 If I had to drive a crap box like that I'd be non-stop complaints too.
3ducs It's because everyone hates a car thats different. The difference with doug demuro is that he understands the market that this car is in. He knows why people want it and he critiques it based on why people would want it. On the other hand, this guy judges like it's supposed to be a sports car. Its not. It's supposed to be a practical, cheap, reliable, and quirky car and it does all of those things very well.
Love my cherry black 2020 Turbo Soul. This car is so fun to drive. Reminds me of the 90s and my 91 Eclipse Turbo.
Hello Savagegeese! Love your channel and can't go out there and buy a car without watching your videos! I have a question for you, i'm currently shopping for Lexus car sedan or SUV my 2 options are the new ES350 regular version and RX350 regular as well, i'm looking for the most comfortable quiet and smooth ride of these two so which one have best smooth ride you will recommend???
jacob lifore Seems like the key factor for your decision is whether you need AWD, more cargo space, and need the SUV utility. The ES350 is not AWD, does not have that cargo space as it is a sedan, and is less utility-focused by design than the RX350.
Family has 2 Kia Souls - a 2017 Turbo and a 2020 Turbo. My daughter gets the older one - she's a new driver and my wife gets the newer one. Gotta say they're fun to drive and plenty of room in them. I'm 6'1" about 240 and fit fine in it. The tech in the 2020 works well in my opinion. The youtube review did not cover all the tech you get with these. If you're in the market for something in this class make sure to test drive one. Alot of value here. For the 2020 GT Turbo you get all LED lighting which is very cool and the front lights rival those put in more expensive vehicles like bmw, mb, audi, etc....
You mentioned that the rear wheel wells are not “carpeted”....kudos...i find the fabric linings are just difficult to keep clean, drip melting snow and rain water on the garage floor for hours....why can manufacturers not sound deaden the wheel wells from the inside of the well?
I could not care less about the kia soul or whatever other cross things. But i watch all of your videos because you are honest and provide a thorough perspective of wherever you are reviewing. I learn what i should be looking for. My favorite part is anything without mr. Scott Turbowky. He hurt my brain. I am relieved the pain is gone.
I just drove a 2020 Soul S from Hertz. It was great in urban driving, chain driven CVT seems less rubber bandish than the junk Nissan JATCO CVT..... and great MPG. Huge doors and glass area. Only problem was it was painted nuclear waste warning yellow. BRIGHT.
9:18 Yes, thank you for pointing this out!
Being able to get a base, or a step up for less than 20k is incredibly impressive.
There are base models on dealer lots for 13-14k no joke. The base model is spartan and frankly brutal, but they do exist. Go on cargurus.
Was happy to see this, while low on the list topped by the FiST, it is now removed.
It seems, based on a quick check of the site, that the Kia Seltos is the one you'll want, that has the multi-link suspension, AWD, with/without turbo.
I Love the song you chose to demonstrate the music light up system. I felt like 1987.
That outtro makes me laugh every time!
🤣🤣🤣
I think they took the, "Part in my Pants" saying from the 80s, to a whole new level lol
Link me to that rad music for the light test please! I loved it!
Born in the 80's, by Falcon Dives th-cam.com/video/RkovCatcRDI/w-d-xo.html
@@user-bv9uc9ix8x Excellent! Always looking for fresh synth. Thanks.
Great review and agree what you said. The same drivetrain in the Forte GT is way better because it has a multi-link and a sport suspension.
This is for a younger demographic and they tend to like bass heavy music, so it actually makes sense for them to put such a system in this car. It's a selling point.
I think that your audio standards are far more advanced than the average young consumer. I feel like you should provide this disclaimer to be fair.
no AWD & no multi link rear suspension leads to increased cargo capabilities
You're my favorite car channel, is there anyway to support you?
Check out the Patreon page, there is a link at the end of the video 16:47
I love my 2013 kia soul but it doesn't do well in the snow at all. Even on dry ground I feel like no matter what my tires slip often and turning feels like you're going to flip over.