10 Things To Know Before Buying The 2023 Kia Soul
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover SUV that has been continuously produced since early 2008. Being one of the best-selling models in the segment, the Soul has proven its worth since it arrived in the United States.
Being part of the third generation, the 2023 Kia Soul comes with a few changes from the outgoing 2021 model year, making it a more rounded offering.
So let's take a look at ten things you need to know before buying the 2023 Kia Soul.
We bought new in 2020 a Kia Soul GT Line, it has more than met our expectations. A fun vehicle to drive, super comfortable, gobs of head and legroom, fuel efficient, reliable and handles well. It is a smaller version of the Telluride or maybe the Telluride is a larger version of the Soul. Hmmm? I have owned over 50 vehicles and this one is a favorite. It just turned 50,000 miles.
I would rather have this than a fiat 500 lol.
@@leadnsteel1428 Pushing 65,000 miles and the Soul till does everything quite well; good MPG, handles well with new Michelins, comfortable and fun to drive.
Does the motor start using oil early after purchase? Say around 50,000 miles? Just asking?
3 years ago I bought a low mileage 2015 Scion XB. I liked it better, and got a great deal.. plus it was manual. Love it.
Scion… so bland, so meh. Good luck to ya!
@@10293 Its fun. 10Xs better engineered than a Kia.
I just switched from my scion to a Kia soul! Loved my scion it was a tank and lasted well over 100,000. But looking forward to this now
@@djkenny1202 You keep telling yourself that, fanboy. If that car was so damn great, where is it now?
@@paulp.6399 what are you talking bout? Ill keep it for a really long time. Its like it was day I bought it.
We have a 22 GT-Line Limited and it’s a great car loaded with tons of options and safety features but if it weren’t a stupid person t-boning me at an intersection, deemed 100% in the wrong, we would still be driving our 2014 SX. We loved that car and it had no problems and it was well maintained with 110,000kms on the odo.
I can't believe they aren't continuing the turbo models. I own a 2020 turbo Soul and I think it is amazing. The 200hp turbo-charged engine is quite powerful with amazing torque in mid range. I find that it handles excellently in tight turns. The DCT transmission isn't super responsive in start/stop situations (feels like a manual transmission but without the level of control/ability to prepare), but otherwise works great with fast shifting and downshifting and the paddle shifters are fun. From what I can tell, the 1.6 engine is made better than the 2 liter. Personally, I get 31+ mpg with the turbo model. I also love the front light design on the 2020 year higher trims. Nice to see the new low-trim Souls look much better.
We have a 2021 EX Soul. Love it. And it has a fast take off getting on the highway. Excellent gas milage. Comfortable ride and handling. Haven't seen the 2023 Ex yet?
I have owned 2 Kia Souls' A 2013 that I traded for a new 2019 almost 4 years ago now. I have enjoyed both of these Soul's, and both have been trouble free. However I will never buy another KIa or a Hyundai. My reason is the nonchalant and uncaring attitude by these automakers in regards to the outrageous amount of thefts of these vehicles. All due to the not installing a proper anti theft system to prevent easy theft of the vehicles. All the way up to 2022 models nothing was done. Now the cars are being stolen at alarming rates, and both Automakers refuse to do anything. How about at least offering owners a Club. Something to show the Automakers at least care and acknowledge the fact, that the cars were being sold and KIa was aware they were easy targets. To literally announce now that they would do nothing but sell owners a anti theft system, and the customer could pay to have it installed by these two automakers is disgraceful. So No more Kia cars for me. When I trade this if it doesn't get stolen that is. There will never be another Kia in my driveway again. I am glad that the the lawsuits have started in a number of states. Perhaps it will force the automakers to offer something to owners of these cars. Like install the proper anti theft system that should have been installed in the first place.
@@digi7altrauma792 No I didn't know. I will have to see about what you recommended. Thanks.
Yup. My 2021 Kia Forte was recently broken into! They almost got away with the car but a security guard caught them. Still fucked up my key ignition. Kia dealerships are taking forever to even consider repairing it, some are even at full capacity. It’s at the point where I have to consider replacing the car completely.
that’s bc the thefts are only in North America and they are based overseas
I don’t think 2023 models have that problem, transmission block and imobaser is on, so it’s like any other
Hyundai is the easiest car to be stolen in the world
Also heated seats. Front & back.
5 seater.
Flat back seat when it's folded down.
I’m looking to buy my second Soul. My first 2014 is my fav car so far
I love my 2023 Kia Soul.. I have it in Surf Blue and get so many compliments. ❤
I love my new 2023 KIA Soul LX. Beautiful in Gravity Gray ♥️
I got the undercover green. Love it.
Just bought a 2023 Soul. I was going to get the Mars Orange but due to stock situation I ended up with a black one. Love the little metal flakes in the paint job. LOVE the car!
I love mine too!
Friends with Kia Souls in Washington state are now going without auto insurance because car insurance companies refuse to insure them. The Souls are easy to steal. I know this first hand because I've helped friends repair their recovered Kias. Otherwise there's a wait of 7 months for parts and repair.
Step back a moment, you said you're disappointment by lack of safety features? I'd like to know what you think is missing, Soul's are filled out with ALL of the standard driver aid and safety features available on cars $10k more.
I found several errors in information. I have a 2023 EX and a full tank gives you 400 miles give or take. Not 500.
Sounds like you drive it hard to get only 27 mpg.
The Soul most certainly is not an SUV; it is a hatchback. We believe the US automakers will suffer for their very shortsighted choices to stop production of small, affordable hatchbacks and sedans.
I got a Kia soul turbo 2020 a month ago so much fun to drive
You should have mentioned that fuel injection is now multi port, and not GDI like previous years.
can u say what the difference is?
@@stevenlennon12 GDI is gas direct injection spraying the gas directly into the piston chamber bypassing the valves that get built up with carbon. Multiport is spraying over the valves and into the piston chamber keeping the valves relatively clean, so no carbon build up problems.
Why are we afraid to call this a car? Last I checked, it is built on a car chassis, not a truck chassis as SUVs are. Would you call a Mini an SUV? Just saying.
I'm waiting for you to find out the mini clubman and countryman exists.
Soooo... whos gonna tell em?
You are correct. The Soul is a hatchback, not a SUV.
❤️ my 2020 GT turbo Soul!! Sad no turbo, will have to upgrade to something else when I'm ready.
The first thing to know the 2022 was the last year for the 201 hp turbo...2023 GT line only has 142 hp which is pathetic.
You made an excellent information video , thank you. Will you make any videos on subcompact plug in hybrids ?
Which mini safety features are missing?
What about blind spot?
Just bought a 2023 Soul LX - with the Tech Package. All of the safety features are there INCLUDING blind spot.
Here's another thing to know. They don't have any in stock. Any where in South Florida
I ordered mine in Nov and got it mid May. Worth the wait.
This is a problem that exists with most ALL automobiles these days. To us this is intolerable.
The White Pearl paint on these vehicles, they easily cracked, reported this to Kia Corporation, had a Case number, didn't do anything about it.I will never buy another Kia, they don't care about their customers, have an attitude of take it or leave it. Wait for Karma to take vengeance on them, waiting for that day to come!😅
What year is your Soul? What is the exact name of your white pearl paint? What part of the country do you live? Was the paint properly maintained....washed and waxed? How long did it take before the paint started cracking? I just picked up my 2024 kia soul about 2 weeks ago and it is in white pearl paint. Thanks
Overall to those thinking about a Soul it's very easy to drive.
Quiet inside.
I do not like the screen with all the same colors though. Each should have distinctive colors making them easier to see when driving.
Should have back seat usb ports.
Storage bags behind both seats.
Larger cup holders.
The back windshield wipers should be removed they're a pain.
Are the speakers better?
I have a 2020 with poor speakers.
They sound amazing!
have a 2011 Soul and love it, but the visibility backing up sucks. Tiny back side windows, looks like they didnt improve on that.
No back up camera?
@@shelleycharlesworth5177 Not on my 2011. Just bought a 2023, love the camera.
The Kia Soul is no longer available in the Philippines. 😪
Getting tempted to upgrade my 2019 model :P
does the gt line come equipped with wireless apple carplay?
Yes
I recently bought one and I believe it’s the best car I’ve owned, it also has wireless phone charger
I don't think so. The 8" infotainment screen has wireless for sure the 10" doesn't say anywhere that it's wireless
Yes but no turbo. Kia discontinued the turbo on the Gt line
No. It has wireless charging but you need a USB cable for Apple car play.
arm tattoos are not good
Last year on December 13 my husband had a white tail deer demolish our 2017 KIA 😢 Thankfully he walked away with minor injuries. Just purchased a 2023 I don’t like it 😢 It doesn’t handle near as well
These cars handle wonderfully. The driver makes or breaks it, not the vehicle.
I love this car ❤❤
I own a 2021 Gen 3 S model. Great car all around. The 2023 has a few improvements, so expect a great car with plenty of pep and auto shifting you won't even notice. Yeah, that smooth. If you live in snow country, get winter tires. With these you'll out perform the AWD's with 'all season' tires. Really.
Najškaredšie auto od kie!!!
Please stop calling everything an SUV. The Soul is a tall, short wagon or hatchback. It's FWD only, hardly SUV material. I like the Soul for what it is, not an SUV.
It’s a CUV man, a Crossover Utility Vehicle most commonly labeled as a SUV which really doesn’t differ much from one another. It’s just a marketing label to avoid adding CUV to the already long list of car types. So technically it is pretty much an SUV.
I don't think I want the new Kia soul because I have the 2020 Kia soul S and I like it. Why do have to change anything about the Kia soul S at all and for that matter why change the powertrain or the engine.
I don't think I want the 2020 Kia Soul because I have the 2023 Kia Soul S and I like it.
I just traded my 2020 soul for a 2023 Kia soul EX. It’s a big difference and I absolutely love it. I’m so glad I traded my in.
Horrible review, don’t quit your day job.
It still can't beat a scion xb on reliability only on looks ,but looks are not what's gonna take u from point a to b...I would be crazy nuts if I traded my scion over a damn kia....
Meh, the xb was mostly rated “above average” for reliability which is around the same rank as the soul so no you wouldn’t be “crazy nuts” to replace the scion with this, especially since the scion has been out of production for awhile and was far more plain and bland. Looks don’t take you from place to place but you’re rather ignorant for dismissing the soul just because of a clear bias towards a car that you already own and already know you enjoy. Your judgements are completely unfounded.
@@10293 that's why kia is considered "killed it already", I've heard kia customers complaining on how that company refuses to wanna fix their engine , transmission or whatever major problem they end up having and some start having problems so early on when they purchase that brand...I'm not ignorant like u say !, I actually like to do my own research on cars and find out if they are reliable and worth buying,so the ignorant one is you!...ask any mechanic what type of brand name car is best to buy either new or used and they will always say toyota first over a damn kia,I've had my scion for a while and the only thing I had to do was oil changes, so of course for that reason I'm biased cause it's been reliable and that's the main reason I bought it!
@@yolandaholston8629 its true. Several folks I know regret buying one. My friend just recently had her motor seize on a 16 Soul. Over a month in the dealer. No loaner. Still has a shit car with problems. Now electrical issues. My 15 Scion has had oil changes and filters.. oh, and wiper blades. It feels far better built, not a single rattle. Much more enjoyable to Drive. Better instrument cluster. Bigger trunk. Etc.
@@djkenny1202 I'm a toyota owner and fan for life ....reliability first and foremost over anything ...
@@yolandaholston8629 I agree. But I think the XB looks better, as well. I got lucky and found a manual one, too. Both manual and automatic XBs are very reliable. A CVT Soul is Hot Garbage.
The engine sucks PERIOD.
Why does the engine suck? Inquiring because I might one.
@@CMB4224 Look up Scotty Kilmer's video for some good info. I think, even at only 40k miles, there was significant oil consumption but not yet enough to be covered by the warranty.
@@CMB4224 - I own a 2020 Kia Soul x-line with 36k miles and zero issues. It had 7 miles on it when I bought it new in 2019. Buy and enjoy.🇺🇸
It will run 250k … considering I saw in some country’s soul as taxi cab… 100% sure the quality is not bad
They offering a 20 year 200k mile warranty also
It’s proving it can fly 15 ft in the air from a tire impact