Escape the Ordinary: We Test Drive of the 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • The 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line has a very notable design the makes it stand apart from other small SUVs. The Soul offers clean, modern styling with increased interior room; upscale equipment available and optional turbocharged engine.
    This reasonably priced car includes a long warranty of 10 years or 100k miles and roadside assistance for 5 Years or 60,000 miles. The 2023 Kia Soul starts at $17,500.
    The Kia Soul has a lot going for it. Its boxy shape gives it a seriously roomy passenger cabin and cargo area. It's also fun to drive, with above-average handling abilities and an intuitive continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This small SUV offers solid value for money and is one of the best compacts out there.
    There is so much more that offered for this price - check out our test drive and see for yourself.
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    01:47 Kia Soul interior
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    07:46 test drive
    09:37 cargo space
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  • @gtech66
    @gtech66 9 місяців тому +8

    I drove this vehicle over 1,000 miles in all kinds of weather. The soul was very zippy on the highway and had a good grip on the road. It doesn't do well in deep snow. I wish Kia offered it in AWD. It does look weird but this is what taxis look like in London. The warranty is amazing. The rear seats fold flat, you can get a 55 inch TV in there with no issue's. The older Kias had a big theft issue and many recalls, this is no longer an issue in 2023 and beyond. Thanks for the review.

  • @martingriggs6362
    @martingriggs6362 9 місяців тому +3

    We love our 2022 Kia Soul LX!

  • @TalismanPHX
    @TalismanPHX 8 місяців тому +4

    A terrific value for the money. Especially if you get the "S" trim level. Also, high hip point seating and a fairly low liftover height for the cargo hold is big plus for us over 60 folks. Lots of headroom and legroom too. Good review, Lauren!

  • @personallychris
    @personallychris 7 місяців тому +1

    Great vehicle, powertrain, cost, reliability and for what it has to offer! I have that 2023 Soul in Fusion Black exterior paint. It’s been 16 months so far, with 13K miles, and has been a pleasure driving it around. Perfect height getting in and out of the vehicle. Roomy so it’s great for tall people. Very comfortable and stylish with Cloth & SynTex seating materials. It’s stylish inside and out especially with available LEDs, and that’s what I love about it!
    The speaker lights paired with premium audio is one of my favorite optional features! It’s perfect for someone like myself since I like to blast on some music and drive at night!
    By the way, the sunroof is also available on EX trim prior to that model year.
    I get the demand for AWD, but I’m pretty sure the Soul is supposed to be fuel efficient and affordable for its class. I highly suggest checking out the Kia Seltos-it also has available speaker lights but at another level with Bose premium audio. You can really get something more out of it, except the fuel tank capacity being less which is probably my main dislike.

  • @JustMe-pc2ii
    @JustMe-pc2ii 8 місяців тому +1

    9:12 that's it! Point A to Point B. Outside sales in Upstate N.Y. and a '22 Soul is my office. It's been an excellent car.

  • @schizy
    @schizy 9 місяців тому +4

    A CVT rather than a preferred 6 or 8 speed automatic. Sad!

  • @danhall3450
    @danhall3450 8 місяців тому +1

    For years, the Soul was my favorite rental car. Comfortable straight forward controls, very comfy seats, plus cute. What is not to like?

  • @BambiDoctor-uy9hb
    @BambiDoctor-uy9hb 8 місяців тому +1

    I like a Manuel trans

  • @jrs9264
    @jrs9264 8 місяців тому +2

    great review, but, be honest , Lauren!
    you like the color because it matches up perfectly to contrast buffalo wing sauce......🤣
    p.s. you can hear the band Deep Purple in the background singing ' my woman from buffalo ' 🤭🤗🤣

    • @CarCoachReports
      @CarCoachReports  8 місяців тому +1

      😂 it’s was fun but needs more power

  • @michaelstone7514
    @michaelstone7514 8 місяців тому

    I love this car. It looks small on the outside but has tons of space on the inside. Drives well and is comfy and quiet. Good little car. The CVT works well and the engine power is okay as well.

  • @JC-gu5cf
    @JC-gu5cf 8 місяців тому

    Power passenger seats and AWD given where I am would have me sold on this definitely

  • @BambiDoctor-uy9hb
    @BambiDoctor-uy9hb 8 місяців тому +1

    I like the price

  • @bobdavis3357
    @bobdavis3357 8 місяців тому +1

    Not enough N#, erm, power for me. Needs the 1.6T from last generation that made this still solid car quick AND fast. Great review by the Car Queen, Lauren. There's no one better.

    • @jrs9264
      @jrs9264 8 місяців тому +2

      better yet, swap in the 2.0L turbo and transaxle ( 8 speed dual clutch) from the Kona N. yes, it fits....👺

    • @bobdavis3357
      @bobdavis3357 8 місяців тому

      @@jrs9264 without any modifications

  • @larrylong9367
    @larrylong9367 7 місяців тому

    Just to the right and below the shifter, on my 2021 Kia Soul Turbo, is the button for 'a Heated Steering' wheel ... Does this car have a Heated-Steering wheel ... ? You didn't mention if it did...!

  • @bobdavis3357
    @bobdavis3357 8 місяців тому +1

    4ith thumbs-up m, great, 2 box design

  • @BambiDoctor-uy9hb
    @BambiDoctor-uy9hb 8 місяців тому

    You didn't show the jack. I wanted to see it.

  • @BambiDoctor-uy9hb
    @BambiDoctor-uy9hb 8 місяців тому

    I have been a passenger in this car and the seats are hard. Uncomfortable for back problem.

  • @BambiDoctor-uy9hb
    @BambiDoctor-uy9hb 8 місяців тому

    Looks nice. But too many windows in the back for me. No privacy for peeing or sleeping in the back

    • @cgmiddle
      @cgmiddle 4 місяці тому

      Normal people don't live in their cars...or go to the bathroom in them.

  • @bobdavis3357
    @bobdavis3357 8 місяців тому

    I can truly fix what's wrong with this otherwise good car. Toss in a 2.5T with a ZF8 transaxle and OVERLY beefy awd. Lower profile tires, koni struts, thicker anti sway bars. And watch the masses flock t9 this nice car with a lot of room.
    Actually, it's pretty nice as it is.

  • @markshattis6957
    @markshattis6957 9 місяців тому +5

    🇺🇲🇮🇱☝️

  • @iSlandeRon
    @iSlandeRon 9 місяців тому +1

    They neutered the Soul. Time to discontinue it.