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 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.
@@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.
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 ua-cam.com/video/unE2GoplZW4/v-deo.html Its kind of strange how most places wont review base models, but thats the foundation you think thats where it should start
@@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 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.
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
@@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
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.
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).
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 🤣
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
I prefer base models on most cars.... definitely this should have Standard Led's a big omission. Not really any other options if you want a small less than 20k car with space and even a little ground clearance although the Nissan Versa is listed at 6.8 inches which is more than this Kia!!
Heres an overview of the trims, and the GT. It gives a littlebit of info but I hope this helps ua-cam.com/video/unE2GoplZW4/v-deo.html or this one ua-cam.com/video/6gC7vruo7Lo/v-deo.html
I just don’t get the 2023 refresh. I think the 2020 refresh was an overall better redesign, whereas this seems like the tweaked the face. I dunno, but I have a 2020 EX. It’ll probably be the last soul I own, I intend to drive that thing into the ground.
Why does the car have me thinking it's a cvt? It sounds like a cvt and I don't see why they would need to put simulated gears if it's a regular engine, doesn't it have actual gears? (Edit): Nevermind, I just needed to watch more. it is a cvt😅.
I have this exact same vehicle but for 2024. Nothing has really changed except for a slightly higher price. The 10 year warranty on the drive chain ONLY applies to the original owner though (its NOT transferable to 2nd owner). Yeah this is a quite vehicle. You will hear passing vehicles on a two lane road but certainly not at all intrusive. I was surprised on how quite it rides. I personally do not use the radio or phone while driving thus the sound system is not relative to me but its certainly adequate for most people. Blind spot detect is a must though but I do NOT use any other safety functions like lane keeping (as I know how to drive). I always turn OFF auto start/stop as leaving that ON WILL wear your engine (the absolute dumbest invention ever). I do NOT recommend ANY turbo engines except diesel. Finally the 2.0 has port injection (NOT direct) thus it won't have a lotta carbon build up. Finally go easy on your right foot regarding ALL CVT tranny's. I've never had to accelerate the vehicle like this driver did even when merging onto interstates. Yeah do that as a habit and expect tranny issues after 70k miles.
Make sure you get the Kias made in korea. Kias made in the USA are usually junk, don't last long and engines blow with very little miles. The western USA does have Korean made Kias, east does not. so make sure you check where your Kia is made, so if your engines blows and you reach out and they do nothing, you are screwed. Strangely enough, these kia fires have started to happen in recent models. Including Seltos, Sorento, Stinger, Sportage, Souls too. Be careful!
Unless they fix their GDI engine don't buy one. The valves gum up within 10,000 MI, it requires an induction cleaning every 15,000. The induction cleaning destroys your O2 sensors, it also will gum up your catalytic converters and make them prematurely fail. At 50,000 miles I had to pay 340 for an O2 sensor that failed within a week of cleaning. Other than that I'm 6'5" and fit comfortably and have gotten 40mpg in it before on the highway granted that I didn't give it gas uphill and coasted downhill. If they alternated injectors between traditional and GDI like Toyota I would be a lifetime customer however I will not buy a care that destroys itself from mandatory maintenance especially when it's a proprietary service that funnels you to a dealership because you have to be both trained and certified to get the attomizer equipment and the cleaner. I need a car that I can hand down through the generations not a proprietary POS that will require critical repairs within 70,000 miles.
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
You have to take into account this is a lowest base LX trim, look at the GT Line Tech Package, it has LED everything, switchback DRLs, stop&go cruise, foglights, upgraded interior and wheels and center exhaust and on and on.
@@BoopSnoot but no cooled seats, panoramic roof, turbo motor, HUD and more. The only new feature is the digital gauge cluster which is costs KIA nothing because they already throw it in all their other vehicles. Like I said, I still think it is a good value but the previous years had so much more equipment.
@@wg5331 Panoroof was one of the reasons the previous generation was so heavy and the chassis was loose as a noodle, I'm glad they got rid of that. Float two wheels in the air and you can barely open and close the doors. The HUD was the crappy plastic popup type not on the windshield, and I don't think it was on anything but the very expensive turbo trim, which hardly anyone purchased. I do wish we got cooled seats, and I think Canada does, and Canada also gets LED headlights and tailights on almost all trims IIRC. The new features are new front and rear end, new wheels, and the non-turbo GT Line Tech getting more or less the features of the turbo trim from before but at a lower price. For those wanting to spend even more, they want you to step up to the Seltos which for 2024 gets refreshed too.
Seems each year recently Kia has taken more and more away from the soul. Like the new look but I think you've be better off with a slightly used model with more features.
Panoroof - The majority of buyers never bought the Exclaim trim. Turbo engine w/ headsup display - The majority of buyers bought the lower trims. These are the only things I know for certain that is removed from the Soul at the expense of adding more tech throughout all trims. I consider this a fair trade.
tbh I don't get this car, boot is quite small relatively to the exterior expectations, interior - 2004 is calling and more. I understand the price level, still in my opinion, I miss something. In favor - the new body deisgn is refreshing
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.
👌↗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.
These engines have the lifespan of a late 80s american car. 200k is like 100 years as a person. It could die at any moment. If it lives longer, you got lucky. My 2016 requires more maintemamce than my 2000 4x4 truck.
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 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.
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
ua-cam.com/video/unE2GoplZW4/v-deo.html
Its kind of strange how most places wont review base models, but thats the foundation you think thats where it should start
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 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
It looks like a stormtrooper’s dingus. I want one
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.
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.
Love seeing the base model get reviewed
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
The new refresh looks better on the Kia Soul. Keep up the good work.
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.
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
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
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).
A digital gauge cluster on the base model is amazing. i might get an S line
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 🤣
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 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 have a 2017 and people that get in it are amazed at how roomy it is.
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.
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.
Loved those old hamster commercials
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.
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.
great review guys your giving Doug DeMuro a run has money !
Haha thanks, Matt!
I have a 2016 LX model,,no problems ..more driving to Go,,worth my every penny..
How reliable are the Soul? I always wanted one. What year should I be looking for?
White looks like a snow trooper
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
I kind of miss my Kia soul… have the forte now. The forte is nice too
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.
I wish they came in a manual transmission option.
Do the newer ones not at all?
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.
For the stormtrooper fans.
Affordable and spacious.
I prefer base models on most cars.... definitely this should have Standard Led's a big omission. Not really any other options if you want a small less than 20k car with space and even a little ground clearance although the Nissan Versa is listed at 6.8 inches which is more than this Kia!!
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
ua-cam.com/video/unE2GoplZW4/v-deo.html
or this one
ua-cam.com/video/6gC7vruo7Lo/v-deo.html
I just don’t get the 2023 refresh. I think the 2020 refresh was an overall better redesign, whereas this seems like the tweaked the face.
I dunno, but I have a 2020 EX. It’ll probably be the last soul I own, I intend to drive that thing into the ground.
This was helpful. Thanks! I would have like to have heard if cruise control is available.
If it wasn't for them damn Kia Boys.....
Excellent video!😸
Why does the car have me thinking it's a cvt? It sounds like a cvt and I don't see why they would need to put simulated gears if it's a regular engine, doesn't it have actual gears?
(Edit): Nevermind, I just needed to watch more. it is a cvt😅.
Thank you,we just bought one for our granddaughter today and your video was helpful,thanks again Dr Ken Welty
Glad we could help! 😁
I just bought a 2021 Kia Soul I love my K Soul it's really not a big difference in the 2023 models
Safety is main concern but still 1980's halogen headlights
In Puerto Rico we still have the old names on trims
What a joke. You can't get these for under 20K. You can't even get them for under 25K. All the dealers have put a premium on everything.
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
Love gorgeous vehicles😍
I have this exact same vehicle but for 2024. Nothing has really changed except for a slightly higher price. The 10 year warranty on the drive chain ONLY applies to the original owner though (its NOT transferable to 2nd owner). Yeah this is a quite vehicle. You will hear passing vehicles on a two lane road but certainly not at all intrusive. I was surprised on how quite it rides. I personally do not use the radio or phone while driving thus the sound system is not relative to me but its certainly adequate for most people. Blind spot detect is a must though but I do NOT use any other safety functions like lane keeping (as I know how to drive). I always turn OFF auto start/stop as leaving that ON WILL wear your engine (the absolute dumbest invention ever). I do NOT recommend ANY turbo engines except diesel. Finally the 2.0 has port injection (NOT direct) thus it won't have a lotta carbon build up. Finally go easy on your right foot regarding ALL CVT tranny's. I've never had to accelerate the vehicle like this driver did even when merging onto interstates. Yeah do that as a habit and expect tranny issues after 70k miles.
That’s really weird only the lower trim model gets wireless CarPlay….
Make sure you get the Kias made in korea. Kias made in the USA are usually junk, don't last long and engines blow with very little miles. The western USA does have Korean made Kias, east does not. so make sure you check where your Kia is made, so if your engines blows and you reach out and they do nothing, you are screwed. Strangely enough, these kia fires have started to happen in recent models. Including Seltos, Sorento, Stinger, Sportage, Souls too. Be careful!
Did yhey fix it so it doesn't start on fire now?
Looks great but why can't rear seats fold flat like my 20-year-old Vibe
Unless they fix their GDI engine don't buy one. The valves gum up within 10,000 MI, it requires an induction cleaning every 15,000. The induction cleaning destroys your O2 sensors, it also will gum up your catalytic converters and make them prematurely fail. At 50,000 miles I had to pay 340 for an O2 sensor that failed within a week of cleaning. Other than that I'm 6'5" and fit comfortably and have gotten 40mpg in it before on the highway granted that I didn't give it gas uphill and coasted downhill. If they alternated injectors between traditional and GDI like Toyota I would be a lifetime customer however I will not buy a care that destroys itself from mandatory maintenance especially when it's a proprietary service that funnels you to a dealership because you have to be both trained and certified to get the attomizer equipment and the cleaner. I need a car that I can hand down through the generations not a proprietary POS that will require critical repairs within 70,000 miles.
I still don't get why the K5 doesn't get standard LCD Speedometer gage! Hmmm...
Wonder how much I can get for my 2017 Challenger (SXT) (36k miles) to see if I can trade for one of these 🤔
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
What type is the USB port on this car? Type A or C?
Is there space to put an extra wheel?
Only one king of boxy UV - G wagon. 4Runner and Bronco are the knights. Soul would be the commoner.
It would be nice if you could do a 0-59 mph test for us.
It’s a shame this car has been so neutered over the years. It’s still a good value but doesn’t hold up to previous Souls regarding equipment
You have to take into account this is a lowest base LX trim, look at the GT Line Tech Package, it has LED everything, switchback DRLs, stop&go cruise, foglights, upgraded interior and wheels and center exhaust and on and on.
@@BoopSnoot but no cooled seats, panoramic roof, turbo motor, HUD and more. The only new feature is the digital gauge cluster which is costs KIA nothing because they already throw it in all their other vehicles. Like I said, I still think it is a good value but the previous years had so much more equipment.
@@wg5331 Agreed. The previous-gen Kia Soul DID offer a panoramic sunroof, cooled seats and some other stuff.
@@wg5331 Panoroof was one of the reasons the previous generation was so heavy and the chassis was loose as a noodle, I'm glad they got rid of that. Float two wheels in the air and you can barely open and close the doors. The HUD was the crappy plastic popup type not on the windshield, and I don't think it was on anything but the very expensive turbo trim, which hardly anyone purchased. I do wish we got cooled seats, and I think Canada does, and Canada also gets LED headlights and tailights on almost all trims IIRC. The new features are new front and rear end, new wheels, and the non-turbo GT Line Tech getting more or less the features of the turbo trim from before but at a lower price. For those wanting to spend even more, they want you to step up to the Seltos which for 2024 gets refreshed too.
I just wish they had improved the engine reliability. Ive spent more on maintenance for my 2016 soul, than my 2000 4x4 tacoma with a rusted frame.
I have a 2017 base model with 6 speed manual, best vehicle I've ever owned, I'll run it into the ground
Seems each year recently Kia has taken more and more away from the soul. Like the new look but I think you've be better off with a slightly used model with more features.
Panoroof - The majority of buyers never bought the Exclaim trim.
Turbo engine w/ headsup display - The majority of buyers bought the lower trims.
These are the only things I know for certain that is removed from the Soul at the expense of adding more tech throughout all trims. I consider this a fair trade.
You two are brothers? Whom is older good to see you like share same interests.
Yep! The driver in the test drive is the older one
tbh I don't get this car, boot is quite small relatively to the exterior expectations, interior - 2004 is calling and more. I understand the price level, still in my opinion, I miss something.
In favor - the new body deisgn is refreshing
short question: For Canada should get this or Hyundai Elantra Ultimate 2023 trim version? both have same price in Canada.
Hyundai
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.
Halogen headlights??? Lol is this 2001
So in other words..go for the GT Line package 🤯
Unless the Dealer happens to have a new 2022 Turbo left in inventory ~ then BUY IT!
They never have the GT
It's always always sold
Why did they change the headlights and get rid of xline 😭
Fuel injection is now port, no more GDI.
Shout out to kia for the traditional handbrake
Seltos dropped the turbo too
Where is the eco button?
👌↗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.
Why the hell did they kill the power an torqs with the. Same sized motor
Yikes. The outside is horrendous. I’ll keep my 2014 as long as I can.
I’ll get one if it’s under 20k.
When the engine blows at 60k miles, I’ll pass
Warranty for 100,000
These engines have the lifespan of a late 80s american car. 200k is like 100 years as a person. It could die at any moment. If it lives longer, you got lucky. My 2016 requires more maintemamce than my 2000 4x4 truck.
I have 2016 with 396,000 miles and have basic model. I run it 10-12 hours a day working in the AZ heat and it’s still kicking butt. 👍🏼😃
2023 halogen lights really???
I love my EX
Wow, that big-mouthed-bass front end is TERRIBLE
Funny car under 20k. I didn't see any where in US. That kia is 25k and up.
16” rims looks better than 18”s
AWD please.
Find das Facelift seht gelungen
It looks like a storm trooper. 🔫🔫🔫
My ev soul that’s 2020 is far better. This looks generations behind
Stop with the halogen bulbs man
The Scion XB was better.
still without AWD. Sad!
Eh, I still prefer the 2014/2015.