2023 Kia Soul // Meet the REFRESHED Boxy Value KING! (Under $20K)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2022
- Here's the REFRESHED 2023 Kia Soul! With a new exterior and interior design this year, Kia is throwing in some more standard features and style for 2023! So is this now the BEST affordable crossover that money can buy?? Or should you spend your $22,000 elsewhere? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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This is the new go-to car today. All that's affordable right now, with lots of cargo room, and good 10 yrs warranty.
only problem Kias Keep getting stolen
@@bionicwoman9884 if you haven't taken in the vehicle for the fix, that's your fault. in fact, many insurance companies now require you to provide documentation that you received the fix before they renew your policy. with that said, the Kia Soul base model for under $20K is still the best value in the industry right now.
I wasn't expecting a video on the 2023
Soul this early. Great job guys!
Thanks! We try to find the latest and greatest stuff as quickly as we can!
i like the new refresh, however the top ex trim should have some sort of leather and not cloth, and they should bring back the panoramic roof and cooled seats
GTLINE TECH is the top trim, it comes with faux leather/cloth combo w/ red stitching and accents and better stereo and other upgrades. Its much more expensive than the EX.
@@WorldofTanksVideo Thanks for the info! the website said ex and i looked at pricing without the package!
Prefer a good quality cloth - much more comfortable in a hot climate (because cooled seats are rare).
@@jeffmorse645 The GT Line are still cloth in the center which is the breathable part. Having faux leather on the sides is good IMO as it tends to be more durable and those are wear points.
Avery, if you put leather seats and panoramic roof, the car will be more expensive. Americans won't buy it then, blame them. The market dictates the trim level. That's why you will see full trim level with leather seats in south Korea.
I wouldn't be able to tell the difference from my 2022 Soul. In case people don't know, this is the least expensive car to hold this much stuff. That's one reason why I bought mine. It's also fun to drive, and I like small cars. It will hold several 2"x4"x8'. I drive way to fast, and average 30 mpg. I do use the drive mode button (sport mode) that is next to the shifter quite often. It makes a big difference when taking off from a dead stop.
I was wondering if it would hold 8 foot lumber, thank you for your comment!
I have a first-gen Soul that flooded out during a hurricane. Had water over the gearshift, the next day it started up without a problem, got it cleaned up and has run well ever since with no major mechanical failures. The engine mounts and bracket had to be replaced awhile back. The radio is broken. It has over 150,000 miles and I still drive it every day. During the same hurricane I had an '06 Subaru Forester. Got six inches of water in it, would not start the next day and was going to cost $6,000 to fix. Sold it to a junkyard for $200. Kia wins for me.
I got a 2015 Kia Soul Plus has 102k miles and still drives beautifully.
have you ever had any warranty issues, if any? First time getting a Kia and would like to know how well they honor that side of business. Thanks.
Does yours have this smallish 2.0 engine with only 137 torque?
Refresh looks great. I just think that Kia should do LED lighting standard across the board. I know these types of vehicles are built to a price, however most brands that this competes with have done so.(an interesting omission from Kia, considering their value-oriented mission).
it is in canada, and kias and hyundais also always get cooled seats in cold canada, whereas texas does not. koreans are apparently racist to americans.
Yeah, the Corolla has had them since 2014 standard, surprised that still hasn’t made other brands make it standard
@@MattCC16Gaming Corolla also has one touch automatic up and down for all 4 windows standard even in the base trim, this Kia Soul only has it for the driver's window. Corolla also has adaptive cruise control standard, unlike this Soul.
@@braetonwilson4296 yeah I have a Corolla Hybrid and that’s nice about it!
I totally agree I wish I had LED headlights instead of incandescent. I had to buy LED ones for my other soul so I guess I’ll have to do that for this one too. It kind of makes it seem cheap without them.
Nice to see a review of a trim that is not the top trim that the manufacturer typically gives the press to review.
Its really nice when people take the time to break down whats between the cars.
I wish more retail side places would try to break it down more. Its just hard to get good info. Think kind of like this
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Its kind of strange how most places wont review base models, but thats the foundation you think thats where it should start
i love that the headlights are in the right spot for authentics this time instead of being lower where it looked weird to me i also miss the x line trim. the recersh gives me camaro vibes too lol
It looks like a stormtrooper’s dingus. I want one
Just test drove a loaded GT... was pleasantly surprised not any excessive wind sound at freeway speeds... not a stiff ride either, which were the 2 complaints i had read from some. My only negative was the driver leg room was a little tight... granted i sit with my legs open. Still may go back and grab it .. under msrp great cargo space in the back... not bad mpgs at 30 combined. Leather, sunroof, 10.25 display, digital gages, navigation, stop n go cruise... all the safety features like back up camera and blind spot monitor... for 26.5
I got the LX Soul last week I really like it. I’m 6’4” and I have plenty of room. I’m still getting used to all of the bells and whistles. The Auto Start Stop (did no one consider the ASS acronym when naming that) is not easy to get used to. You can turn it off, but it defaults to on. There is a bit of a trick to it. If you creep to a semi stop it won’t turn off. I mean wheels barely moving. Also if you stop then roll a little and stop again, I have noticed that it turns off less often. Of course I might just not notice it but that is how it feels. It isn’t all that much of a problem anyway.
Love that they added Highway Driving Assist to the GT-Line. Just wish they kept the GT-Line with Tech closer to $25k. Since the Soul only has the 147hp 2.0 liter--- and the Seltos SX turbo is at 28k (with a turbo and awd)!
Just so everyone knows, the floor on the cargo area lifts up to be flush if you want it to on some trims ( idr if its all ). So you can have it deeper for space or flush.
Wow!! I really love the refresh of the Kia Soul. Also I will try to afford one of these small SUVS like this someday at the local Kia dealership in my state of course.
It's been a year since I was looking up car reviews and recall coming upon your channel. I love the new intro skit! Keep up the good reviews! I am now back in the market for a new CUV and will be following closely again
Thank you! Good luck picking your next ride
I love my 2020 soul gt line turbo. Bought it in 2019. Still going strong no problems at 85k miles so far
I just bought the ‘21 GT Turbo last week🏳️🌈
My 2016 Soul has 135k km and runs just fine. I am trading it in on a new 2023 GT-Line Soul.
I have a 2016 with 396,000 and run it hard everyday commuting 10 hrs a day. Still kicking butt 👍🏼 and it’s the basic model. 😄
@@williammichael3357 so an optima? Lol
I just bought me a 2023 Kia soul LX. I previously had a 2017 Kia soul which was totaled by a red light runner. My question is can you do a video on the digital dash fictions? I noticed a feature where you can turn off the horn on the alarm. Does that mean when you lock your car without the horn is it still armed or not? Thank you very much I love your videos
I own a 2020 Soul 6-speed manual, and I previously owned a 2011 2.0 with 4-speed auto. I test drove an IVT, and although I did like it, the IVT has questionable longevity. Their old 6-speed auto was solid. If it weren't for fuel economy concerns, it would be nice if Kia paired their old 164 HP 2.0 NA to a new 10-speed auto. It could be geared for quick acceleration in lower gears, and low RPMS under low load at 70 mph. The simulated 8th gear on the IVT does let the engine turn at 2,100 rpm at 70 mph, which is quite low for a 2.0L NA engine that makes only 147 HP, and is comparable to the 10-speed auto on the 2.0T Accord (252 HP).
Love seeing the base model get reviewed
Nicely done, thanks!
Very informative video, thanks!
This was helpful. Thanks! I would have like to have heard if cruise control is available.
Great review. I bought a 2023 soul last Friday and I agree with all you said. Happy with the car, great value and utility at a reasonable price point.
I just do car rental for soul，I wonna say the accerlation is same level as my V6 accord
GOOD FUCKING LUCK FINDING ONE UNDER 20K in Summer 2022
All the dealers in my area (SoCal) are charging $23-$25K for the base LX model.
Everytime I see this car, I think of the hamster commercial 😂😂
Excellent video!😸
A digital gauge cluster on the base model is amazing. i might get an S line
Blind spot monitors should be like seatbelts required on all newly sold cars.
Why
@@khrisstake2210 they are such a powerful tool to prevent one of the most common causes of accidents. They shouldn’t just be for those who buy more expensive versions of vehicles. They should represent the minimum safety standard
@@MrZola1234 no, looking back is the most effective safety tool. All these tech nonsense things make people lazy and bad drivers
@@khrisstake2210 it isn’t a substitute for looking back, but it greatly enhances people’s driving and the data supports my position that it lowers accidents with people in side lanes significantly. The cost is nominal, there is no reason to not put them on all cars. The idea that it makes people lazy or worse drivers is just not supported by the data. This is not debatable, facts!
@@MrZola1234 what data?
Great review and the front looks really sorta of aggressive great refresh.
Does it have the oil burning engine that goes out after 100K mi?
Did yhey fix it so it doesn't start on fire now?
I'm curious if you happened to notice if the digital instrument cluster has display options. Is it only the digital numbers with the purple, or can you customize the way it looks at all?
No. it changes to red in sport mode. That's it. I mean come ON its an instrument panel NOT an entertainment system! You can change its intensity though but I don't bother its an instrument panel.
The new refresh looks better on the Kia Soul. Keep up the good work.
How reliable are the Soul? I always wanted one. What year should I be looking for?
Tremendously helpful! Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful!
It's the last box car from the 2000s and has had a mighty reign. However I would get a forte gt it may be less roomy but I prefer performance and style.
I had a 2021 Kia Forte gt manual it was very roomy than I traded it in for a 22 Kia Rio lx I feel like I overpaid for my Rio $28000 but hey it gets up and goes
@@ambergriebel9969 why did you trade it for the Kia Rio?
@@lauren6509 I was tired of paying 450 a month so I wanted something with a cheaper payment but the forte gt was the ultimate Kia car I’ve had over the other Kia’s I owned
Wonder how much I can get for my 2017 Challenger (SXT) (36k miles) to see if I can trade for one of these 🤔
Does it make sense to compare this Soul to an Elantra GT-Line?
I just got my undercover green EX on Thursday and I absolutely love it.
Congrats on your new Soul!
@@CarConfections thank you. Came from a Sentra and wow what an upgrade
What type is the USB port on this car? Type A or C?
Is there space to put an extra wheel?
Hey gents, your unique review style gives us viewers a gaming chance to guess at which points the baton will be passed to the other, that is, switch who's reviewing. Another great review of a car I know so well that I will note a couple details I believe enrich the view. ☺
First things first: OF COURSE the Soul is still King! BTW, I'm glad to have the unique 2022 (LX w/Tech) the only year with original gen3 style and new logo...
1. The S did away with black/gray interior 🙁, now just black. 2. Curiosity: why would wireless AA and ACP be only on the LX? I suspect it's hard wired into that 8inch display, which as an upgrade pre-2022, but oddly they do NOT list it on the Kia Build page! 3.
OMG: I've never known about satellite overview on Google Maps on a car screen! So grateful your image shows this so i can check it out... thanks!
Note: One can predict that the next 3rd gen upgrade will be adjustable dash themes, as that digital only is a deal-breaker for me and surely others, and Kia already has that option on other models with a near identical dash.
Final mention: one great thing that separates your reviews is detail. Two I appreciate is that (1) the decibel notation, and quieter than the Seltos, and (2) ride quality, which is often mistakenly dissed, and is simply a matter of having outrageously great handling.
Wrap-up million bucks question: What's up with the EX getting higher fuel economy, and what is that "Eco Dynamics" designation associated with it? Kia couldn't even tell me! and it's on at least one other model going back in time...
Thanks for the kind words!
Have always liked this vehicle, maybe because I had a Honda Element once upon a time😉.
I really wish the Kia K5 would get a digital gauge cluster in the near future cause for the price point that’s at right now, us as consumers would expect to have it
I have a 2017 Kia soul and I love it, not really too crazy with the changes they’ve made. But they’re just listening to all the feedback
Do you find that you like the back of the 2017 more than the 2020 and beyond? Or do you like the updated back?
I also have a 2017 + and I don't want to upgrade past a 2019 cuz I honestly hate the back end 🤣
I had a 2018 kia soul + that had power folding heated mirrors, power seats, heated rear seats, a pano roof, and leatherette seats with a Harmon kardon sound system. It's crazy that you've lost the ability to have most of those options even in the fully loaded one. I should've kept it.
The digital gage cluster is the the same as the one in the Hyundai Venue but with a cute added tunnel effect. Can you confirm this please. Otherwise, nice car that would suit me well and great video as usual. Thanks boys.
Love it! I want this New Model!
It needed a refresh so bad, they did good!
short question: For Canada should get this or Hyundai Elantra Ultimate 2023 trim version? both have same price in Canada.
Hyundai
LX vs S which seems best for the price?
I bought a 2023 Kia Soul to replace my 2005 Scion Xb after it was totaled in an accident . Very similar feel with the boxy shape and high head space.
Going back up to school soon and I'm going to have to get a car as I'm going to live off campus, and this ride seems like it would be perfect for me as a new driver. compact, subtle, non-intimidating. I wonder about it's safety features and how it accommodates child car seats because I also have a two year old daughter who will be living in my apartment with me and I'll be taking her to daycare most days.
You'll be very happy with this vehicle.
Love gorgeous vehicles😍
I have a 2017 and people that get in it are amazed at how roomy it is.
I still don't get why the K5 doesn't get standard LCD Speedometer gage! Hmmm...
I have a 2018 Soul +. I really like it.
My truck goes to the Menders tomorrow so Im getting a rental. Apparently Enterprise is going to give me a Sol.
Ive been contemplating in getting a second rinkadink vehicle and use it more often, letting my truck be a weekend vehicle or unless I need to transport stuff.. Is a Sol a decent choice? Ive been debating a Civic of some kind, but Im starting to like these little square lookin things
The Soul is NOT a "rinkadink"! It may be small but it has a surprisingly big vehicle feel but is very quiet and in fact I guarantee its quieter than your truck. Its a very nimble vehicle as well with amazing viability and ease of egress.
Are these engines still burning an abnormal amount of oil? I'd like to get a Soul as an everyday vehicle.
My friend had a 2021 sold the engine blew up after 18,000 miles. It was in the shop for five months and they eventually bought it back under lemon law.
It’s a nice car ! I like the headlights and how they look . All smoked out .but why not LEDs though ??? 😒
I like that you can get it without power lift gate, seats, e brake, and no sunroof, push button start, aluminum wheels, etc. I like basic reliable features.
Thank you,we just bought one for our granddaughter today and your video was helpful,thanks again Dr Ken Welty
Glad we could help! 😁
Looks great but why can't rear seats fold flat like my 20-year-old Vibe
We rented one recently. We enjoyed it around the city but found it very jittery on the highway. At highway speeds I felt uncomfortable and a little nervous. We did like the gas mileage (low 30's) after a month of driving. Pick up was okay and the CVT was not intrusive.
Despite how it may have felt at higher speeds, it is incredibly stable and capable. I've driven this generation Soul for over 3 years in all conditions. It reminds me of a slightly smaller version of the Subaru Forester I used to drive, except faster, better handling, and just a quiet inside.
I’m pretty disappointed that I do not see any LED running lights which should become standard at this point on new cars
Does it catch on fire too??
This is supposed to be 2023 and they went backwards on the design as far as taking out cupholder and no vents and outlets in the back? My 2016 has cup holders/arm rest
Loved those old hamster commercials
I really like the refresh, but if Kia hasn't fixed the problem with their CVT transmission I still wouldn't purchase one. Consumer Reports no longer recommend the Soul or Forte because of the poor reliability of their CVT transmission.
Toyota CVT more reliable or a Honda CVT? 🤔
Learn how to drive! You do NOT need to mash the accelerator on every dead stop.
White looks like a snow trooper
In Puerto Rico we still have the old names on trims
Why did they change the headlights and get rid of xline 😭
I have a 2013 Soul and I love it. Obviously it doesn't have the technology but I've loved it for 10 years. I test drove a 2023 today but HATED that silver dragon skin they've used. It looks super cheap to me.
To each they're own... I really don't care except I do NOT like the GT bright red accent on the interior.
Why the hell did they kill the power an torqs with the. Same sized motor
I LOVE my 2020 Soul GT Turbo, I'd only replace it with another Turbo!
After I saw this video I can tell there is almost no difference with my 21LX 2.0L CVT except the new digital dashboard but to be honest I prefer to see the analog gauges with needles. I am an old fashion guy and like old styles but any way is still a cute vehicle with fun to drive it, I am
very enchanted wiith mine and so far my CVT trammy has not given me any issue at all.
By the way my 21LX Soul gas efficiency is much better than what was said in this video, I can see always between 35 and 40 MPG within the city and 40 to 45mpg in the highway. My normal speeds are always within the limits, 45mph in the city, 70 mph in the highway.
great review guys your giving Doug DeMuro a run has money !
Haha thanks, Matt!
That’s really weird only the lower trim model gets wireless CarPlay….
Love the new look!! Kia Will Not Fix any Recalls. How can a company open up in Usa, have 500,000 recall on all 2011-2017 engine. I have 2013 Sportage ,100,000 miles, engine died and has been sitting over a month at dealer, never knew about recall. Refusing to fix.
Why?
@@1linkbelt because I never got the update,which does not help stop the engine from pinging or knocking then seizing.
I have a 2016 LX model,,no problems ..more driving to Go,,worth my every penny..
Can you please review the GT version too and with the interior led stereo system 🙏🏼
We will see if we can find one 👍
@@CarConfections that would be awesome 👏🏼 thank you
Heres an overview of the trims, and the GT. It gives a littlebit of info but I hope this helps
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or this one
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I am thinking about trading in my 2014 LX Soul with 100k miles for a new Soul. I have not done any shopping but have heard inventory is tight and dealers are asking many thousands above sticker. Can anyone share there experience that can help me in my decision making. I would hold onto the 2014 but really want the rear camera and blind spot indicator for safety reasons.
@@1linkbelt Just got back from the dealer. 5k above sticker. A basic LX after taxes and tags is about 30k out the door.
@@grantradtke6819 That is what I was afraid of. I will just have to wait until this insanity settles down, (if it ever does). It is just not right to take advantage of someone who must have a car now!
Shop around if you have multiple Kia dealers near you. A place near me wanted $27,000 for a 2023 Soul S and another one a bit further away wanted $25,000.
@@xcrazysunshine Some places are having huge markups, you just got to be upfront with them and you'll luck out.
I got mine from Kia of Everett and its at MSRP
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It would be nice if you could do a 0-59 mph test for us.
I just bought a 2021 Kia Soul I love my K Soul it's really not a big difference in the 2023 models
Where is the eco button?
Only this I wish it had was a flat cargo floor on long trips on vacation I'd put rear seats down sleep ! I'm 6ft1in. Like car camping cat sleep on the ground
Does the LX have the mood lighting?
No
CVT's should NOT have shift simulation. I don't mind how a CVT can deliver a smoother-non shifting experience for the driver. I really don't care for CVT's but they do make more sense on cheap compacts with smaller output motors. They can in fact deliver a more optimized power band with less power. But once oems introduced simulated shift points it becomes "un natural" in how it feels and sounds. That in itself is a complete showstopping deal killer for me and I would not consider anything that has it. My 2012 Sentra had a CVT and it was a very smooth running CVT. Except a little laggy off the start it had a great powerband and as long as you didn't try to race the motor it was very quiet and smooth all the way up to interstate speeds. It made allot of sense on a 2.0 liter compact. Just wish oems would quit trying to make CVT's into something they are not. Its not a geared transmission and it never will be.
I don't have that because I do not use "sport" mode. I can't even feel my 2024 "shifting" but I do NOT push the envelope either. Keep your foot off the floor when accelerating.
I kind of miss my Kia soul… have the forte now. The forte is nice too
👌↗That's a real nice 👀 looking listed as 2023 Kia Soul, luxury on wheel's for person's to pick and choose to travel around in for good times and for business reasons of person's.
👌↗That's a real nice 👀 looking listed as 2023 Kia Soul, luxury on wheel's, for person's to pick and choose to travel around in for good times and or for business reasons of person's; and for an awesome deal of under twenty-thousand dollars is sooo nice to make some vehicle's affordable for fair and beautiful doing people that don't have a lot of money to be able to afford expensive vehicle.
I have a 2015 Soul+ with the 6 spd automatic. If i had to replace it I doubt
I would get a new Soul just because of the switch to IVT tranny. Every brand
has gone the CVT route to save costs with no regard for consumers that
prefer manual shift or conventional automatic. Take it or leave it attitude,
what a shame.
Hope they fixed the engine issues that caused fires. Yes, the Soul was and is popular, but were the main models to catch fire. Witness quite a few getting toasted on the side of the road
How about the transmission issues too?
The engine options have been shit. Bothe the 1.6 NA and turbo charged bigger engine have the lifespan of a late 80s American car. 200,000 miles is a risk to buy. High risk.
Safety is main concern but still 1980's halogen headlights
Looks like Fisker Ocean from the front especially with that open mouth bumper
Oh yeah, it really does now that you said that!
tbh I liked the 2021 gt line look better than the 2023 it had full Led lights it gave off the car a more expensive look
They lost me with the elimination of the Turbo engine. I have a 2017 turbo and I wouldn’t buy the car without it so this will be my last Soul. It’s too bad because I really love this car.
Turbo causes engine problems.. too much pressure.
@@thothheartmaat2833 I haven’t had any problems.
For the stormtrooper fans.
I wish they came in a manual transmission option.
Do the newer ones not at all?