2020 Kia Soul Review X-Line | A Loving Sequel
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- During the launch of the new Kia Soul we had the opportunity to drive and review all of the things that were improved. Most of the changes made were based on feedback from previous owners. While the drama is high in the SUV market, Kia has a one of a kind vehicle that is popular because it is different, affordable and reliable. This rare combination is why they sell so many new and used Souls.
A full review will follow in the coming months.
Exhaust Sports Auto Helped with Certain Camera Shots:
/ @meynmotorgroup
Index:
00:00 - 1:27 Intro
1:27 - 2:15 Driving, Interior and Exterior of X-Line IVT
2:15 - 4:19 Pricing and Driving Impressions
4:19 - 6:22 Ride Quality, Engine and Transmission
6:22 - 7:12 Ergonomics
7:12 - 10:43 Driving the GT Turbo
10:43 Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
Thank you for not destroying this car like other car reviewers. I think Kia nailed it with this exterior and interior design it looks more premium!
No, This VIDEO is lit. And it’s PRESENTER is Rugged.
Rugged huh lol
I should have worn my leather chaps to drive this.
And worn a rug.
Chest rug.
@@savagegeese do a Honda fit review
I could see Yuri, from the straight pipes, owning this car.
In EV ya
@@YuriTereshyn why not the X-Line 2.0 model?? What's wrong with that? Looks pretty fine to me
@@YuriTereshyn The Soul is cool and all, but long live the Element! I love that to clean the floor in mine I just get a sponge mop and scrub it, so good
They sell too many for Yuri to want it. Yuri wants to feel special by driving something not everyone has that is unusual.
I have a 2020 Kia Soul for just about a month or two.
I'm almost six feet tall and 70 years old. I have a minimal range of motion, especially my knees & lower back. The headroom clearance has helped a lot with almost forty inches as well with leg rooms. It almost feels like a VW.
I'm happy with my choice. Just loved my new SOUL!
What I find funny about the Soul is the fact that Kia seemed to target young people with that desing but 95% of the people I see driving them in my area are over 50 years old!
Exactly, it's women over 40 who buy this car in volume.
Yep, the Scion xB tried to go for a younger demo but 40+ bought them in droves. It's the practicality man they should bring the 1st gen xB back!
As a tall young guy who appreciates headroom, it's honestly hard to beat. It's got a little higher ground clearance than most sedans, so ingress and egress is easy. Sloping roofs are aerodynamic but claustrophobic when the headliner is near your forehead. Alternative is to recline and ride like a gangster. Really wish we had more boxes to choose from.
Yes, and I'm one of them. I love my Soul.
Pt cruiser same story
Whenever I hear Kia Soul, I think of the hamsters in the commercial lol
The redesign makes the front end look aggresive, looks good
MaxSpeed Right?! I'm not the only one who thinks so. I kinda dig it.
Wtf I thought I blocked this fool. Why does he put some lame comment on every car video on the internet? Fuck you dude get out of my life
@@puddud4 Imagine being that bothered by a youtube comment. You act as if he's actively following you where ever you go.
Front looks a lot like a Camaro!
I remember the 'Overly attached girlfriend' Laina actually won one kia soul for making a video asking for it lol
I bought the 2020 Soul GT line in Pearl White this is my 3rd soul I love these cars. There Awesome..
Correction. The trunk floor CAN be flat with the middle seat area. Simply remove the floor and place it in its higher position.
That's mentioned in the video but the cargo tray is not standard equipment.
@@savagegeese I think it's standard on the EX model.
Glad to see port injection. Nice. No carbon buildup concerns.
Manual 6 speed, LX trim for the win. The new Soul will be an incredible value at the base price point, and aside from the GT turbo, the base stick shift model will be the most fun to drive.
I just bought the LX 6 spds, and am surprised at how well it handled, and how fun it is
@@GhostOfAMachine I agree. I have a 2021 LX 6 speed and I love it. Built in Korea and it shows; panel gaps, paint, fit and finish are top notch. The manual trans got me a huge dealer discount as nobody wants them. It’s a good shifting trans too! Paying less and getting a great transmission, does it get any better than that?
You continue to be the absolute best in the biz buddy. Always informative and honest reviews that focus on real world applications and what buyers need to know. And always entertaining as all get out. Thanks for another great video! 👍🏼👍🏼
The front end is very Audi-like, which is a good thing. I believe Kia hired some of their top design folks. It is getting hard to ignore Kia for at least a test drive for my next car/SUV.
A snow storm in Southern California- very strange, but what’s even stranger is how this channel is not over 1 million subs yet. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication you put into your videos. Keep up the good work Mr.Goose!
I did enjoyed the review.
Thanks for putting it out that quick.
Again, you humor the audience with your sarcasm and knowledge.
Keep up the good job.
Another great review from the best automotive UA-cam channel 👍👍👍
Got a black one of these (either a 2020 or 2021 LX) as a rental by chance (they were out of the smaller rentals that day) and I was so happy to have lucked out on this awesome car! I agree with everything SG says here in his review regarding space, handling, fuel economy, and acceleration. This did very well in the hills and mountains around the Bay area, and I had no issues zipping over those steep inclines or passing some slow pokes going into Oakland or SF. Even going downhill on some steep turns and switchbacks, the Soul felt composed and gripped the road like a pro. Visibility and riding position was great too since it's more of an upright position and since I am 53, I fit the older demographic that loves this car. If I buy this, I'll probably get the X/GT/EX model and skip the turbo. I do kinda like the plastic clad X and the 2 tone black/orange is to die for IMO. The green on the EX is cool too. Way to go KIA!
Just got a 2021 Kia Soul (LX trim, it's my first car) and I'm very happy with it. Drove it up I-95 from Atlanta to NYC and it took it flawlessly.
Just bought a used 2020 Soul X-Line with only 12k on the ODO, black on mars orange paint scheme, and some leftover factory warranty. So far I am very happy with it. Mark's quick review is spot on.
Mark isn't alone in his affection for the Soul. My local KIA dealer LOVES them. I suspect they could install a vending machine in the showroom and sell them without a salesperson involved. And the appeal to multiple demographics is amazing. Aging baby boomers to millennials. Singles, couples, and small families. Those needing a versatile runabout to those who need to haul cargo or a couple of adults in the backseat on a regular basis.
Our mail delivery person uses one and loves it. My brother-in-law rented a Soul last year to move a huge amount of stuff from his parents' home to a storage locker. He raved about its versatility. Souls are all over the place here in the Pacific Northwest and I've yet to meet any owner who doesn't love the vehicle.
I'm somewhat surprised to see the various comments comparing it to the VW GTI. To me, a GTI owner, they're very different vehicles despite their similar size. I've owned two KIA's, both Sorento's, and I like the brand very much. But the driving dynamics of the Soul, even with the 1.6L turbo, simply don't compare to the GTI. Perhaps a regular Golf would be a better comparison.
AWD? Given the size of the Soul and its intended mission, I suspect that a good set of winter tires would accomplish the requirement to face the challenges of messy conditions (at least here in the Pacific Northwest). And I suspect that KIA is more interested in bearing the additional weight and battery space required for the forthcoming Soul EV than in making the Soul a more conventional "crossover."
I just bought a brand new 2020 Kia Soul LX because I couldn't justify spending the extra money for stuff I don't really need. It's almost impossible to tell it has hubcaps due to the fact that they are lag bolted to the wheel so they won't fly off so it gives the illusion of an aluminum wheel. I have only owned it for a day so far but I am sold. The build quality, the looks, the engine, how quiet it rides, just everything about it. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a practical "feels more expensive than it is" car. Kia and Hyundai for that matter are now on or in most cases above the industry standards (ie. Honda, Nissan, Toyota). For the price, you absolutely cannot beat it.
Dude your previews and reviews are golden!
I love the pacing and format of these videos - like conditioner for the mind.
Lol! Mark you can't escape the bad weather no matter what! Thanks for bringing the snowy weather from Illinois. We needed the moisture. We got snow here in Arizona yesterday.
Savage-G.....That's what the Demos call Global Warming….
@@bextar6365 No, that's weather. A better name for Global Warming is "Climate Change." What affects the overall climate to be warmer also screws up the other seasons. Climate is complicated. The "Polar Vortex" was also due to climate change. www.forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton/2019/01/30/the-polar-vortex-and-how-its-related-to-global-warming-infographic/
@@someguy2135 Finally, someone who gets it.
You’re the best in the business! Love your reviews man!
My Brother has a 2014 Soul and I got to say - it's an impressive ride. It's smooth, the direct injection makes it pretty peppy, it has TONS of room inside. This is def a quirky car but also a great daily driver!
I think more need to at least test drive it. For some, the looks grow on them.
That was a fantastic video production, really enjoyed it.
Dude you are like the number one channel to go to when it comes to buying your first car or thinking of trading up. You don't overcomplicate things by saying a bunch of shit no one fucking understands unless they are a mechanic, or Grease monkey. Most car review channels try and swing there word knowledge-dick around forgetting that people don't give two shits about your car vocabulary. You're a great communicator, and you don't bullshit. Keep the videos coming because we sure as hell enjoy them and use them for everyday car purchases.
Non-GDI engine? CHECK.Non-turbo engine? CHECKManual tranny available? CHECKSensible controls? CHECK
Practical vehicle? CHECKNot a bland transportation box? CHECK
I think my wife may have found her next car. Thanks for the review!
I just wish the manual was available on the turbo.
@@edman79 that’d be a Korean mazdaspeed 3!🙃
Kia is nailing it lately. They are super responsive to their clientele and take chances with their design elements. They have some really solid engineering going on and it's nice to see that it's just not cosmetic. I have an older model Sportage and hope you will review one of the newer models. This company has turned much more innovative then Honda and Nissan combined. Excellent review Sir!👍
I love my KIA Rio 2015 LX+ sedan (Canadian trim) which I bought in its most basic form with a manual 6-speed, 138hp, front heated seats, AC, rear disc brakes, etc. I have racked up more than 70K and it still drive like when it was new...very good room for sub-compact class, nice peppy engine, fun, fuel efficient, very comfortable, very reliable, and still rattle-free! Very happy with it and have no regrets. Would probably be my last car in Canada, but I plan to buy this cute KIA Soul when I move back home.
I'm ninety years of age, I have a 2012 Kia Soul, and I love it. I recently bought a full-size bathtub, and with it still in its carton, got it into my Kia Soul and closed the rear trunk door. However, I had to move the front seats so far forward I could not get in to drive the car. But, I got it in!
Note to the reviewer: The started motor is a 'motor'. The car is driven by an engine.
You're welcome!
Bill
I have always wondered about the Kia Soul - it's now on my to-get list. Thanks for reminding me why I subscribe to your channel 🙂
Great video, man! I don’t care so much about the car, (although it looks GREAT compared to the previous gen, and Kia is really doing great things. [my wife just bought a new sportage, & we LOVE it]) but as a fellow creator, I love the production of your videos! They just look really good, & I love the modern fonts you’re using. Keep up the great work!
One of the best car review I’ve ever watched........Salute~!!!
2:28
Did you succeed? Are you flexible enough for that?
I thought I would find a comment like this. And yes I thought of the same thing you have. I really enjoy this guy quirky and maybe kinky easter egg content in his vids. I so much enjoy them. He may be a sick-oh but he is ok with us.
@@jhndijkman ua-cam.com/video/QDP-fcqf64k/v-deo.html
Did you see what he was doing at 14:51 in that video? That was disturbing.
@@Eric_the_Hiking No I missed his err, ahhh, fingering , shall we say. He's very naughty I think. And I dont want him to change. Lol
Ha! I love it! Did you catch how he deftly, uh, grazed the parking brake lever with his fingertips? Oh, and catch his PT Cruiser vid .... it’ll bring back memories - if he were the girl you took to the Prom in 2002.
Eric the Hiking .... “I really think so”
Awesome video! Stoked to drive the EV.
What are you doing here Yuri
Electric version in Canada will be the real deal.
New Element?
I love the Soul! Very helpful review, thank you!
I never thought I would have one.i was put in a situation where I needed a car.i got a great deal with great maintenence..I like it.
LOL. Snow storm in San Diego. Nice brief review. Can't wait for the regular review.
Okay, I'm trading in my car for this! Fantastic design for the new model, much more aggressive and all around fun car. Great job Kia #3👍👌👏
Drove the previous gen one for my driving test, I really loved it a lot and made me consider getting one for a while haha
I leased two of these Plus models in '13 and in '16. There was never a check engine light or any issues at all. All I did was oil changes and a occasional air filter. For 20k, it's the best bang for buck out there.
Great review, love the background music. I want a Soul with the IVT.
With that music I was expecting Antonio Banderas to show up during the review.
Great review!
"this thing is LIT🔥🔥" 🤣🤣
I have a 2018 Soul and absolutely love it. However, it would be nice to upgrade at some point. Great review guys!
Nice music, I've got 3 2016 models for my business, can't beat it for that
I literally love everything about Kia. They have a vehicle for EVERYONE... everything from the Forte, to the Stinger, to the Sorento. And in terms of quality for the price point, no one competes.
The pie plate fixed on the dash was my deal breaker 18mths ago. I did however buy their Forte5 ... happy with it.
The typical Soul buyers are going to love this thing. It's certainly not for everyone, but a good niche vehicle.
Great background music. Much better than the heavy metal guitar or dance club stuff on some channels. Music aside, that is one nice looking upgrade. Unique without being too unique. And yes, it's a shame more car makers don't make the seats stow better like they do in cars such as the Fit or the old Toyota Matrix. Thanks for pointing that out and giving a clear view of the cargo area with both seats down.
I actually really like the redesign. Front end definitely looks more aggressive. I wish they hadn't connected the tail lights like that in the back though, looks like a big goofy red loop.
As far as driving dynamics, it's great to hear they improved the ride quality! If I was in the market for a new daily driver I would definitely be looking at this.
"Aw man this thing is lit!" Lol had me rolling out the gate
RD seriously buddy, me too, I hardly ever laugh out loud by myself but that got me pretty good!
It's totally lit! -Akio Toyoda, 2019
You’ve got my interest piqued in this car. I’ve never liked it before, but it’s clear that Kia knows what they’re doing and offering a unique product.
Digging the soundtrack at around 7:13 👍🏼
Simplicity, reliability, value for money !!! 👌🏆👍
The Kia Soul also appeals to senior drivers. I love the ease of entry/exit, the cargo area, and how well put together the vehicle is for $20K. I rented a Soul S and drove it on a 800 mile business trip. The iVT transmission is probably one of the best CVT's I've ever driven. The 2.0L on paper looks like it would be underpowered, but in reality there was plenty of power at highway speeds and even reserve for passing. Very quiet interior at 70mph, too. Imagine the Kia Soul with the magic seat of a Honda Fit?
I love my 2020 Kia Soul very nice small car! Very fun to drive I find myself enjoying my ride to work. I definitely recomend it.
I love Kia design
It’s very simple, clean and futuristic
I had always thought the Soul was a kids car. When car shopping I happened to stand next to one and test drove it because the exterior was beautiful, and it looked well-made. It didn't drive at all like what I expected. It was quiet, smooth, had good power, even though it was a base model. I bought it, and over the course of the first month I was continually amazed at how beautifully made an inexpensive car could be. I've been more than pleased with my Soul. In my mind owning this car is having something special. And as a result I stay up on KIA and what they do. KIA has impressed upon me that they want to build very good cars, thus I find most other brands are lesser vehicles. In just about five years or so KIA has become extremely popular here in Connecticut. I have the feeling they will grow to be a major preferred brand. As well, I'm pleased to be supporting South Korea. Maybe Kim Jong Un in North Korea will take notice.
Hope you enjoyed your time here in Cali!!!
More video excellence. Thanks. Sorry about our crappy weather in CA that you experienced. Really good breakdown of this car's bones. Since Ford no longer makes anything I'm interested in, I guess I'm open to a Soul.
Great Review Man. That is some crap about snow in San Diego...Didn't know that was a thing ever in that part of the country. Oh well. I really like this Soul.
Solid review!
Kia has come a long way, they are making very beautiful cars nowadays. And they are reliable with 7 years warranty. I'd get one for everyday drive, the cerato gt
Great review .
I absolutely love my ‘17 model! Can’t wait to replace it with one of these in a couple years!
I have a 2014 Soul+ and is with out a doubt it is the most trouble free car I have owned, In 75000 miles I have replaced one battery and one set of tires. This will probably be my last vehicle since I just turned 90. and by the way this is my 49th car. It is not garaged and I live in a hostile climate (Yuma, AZ 115 degrees is the fourcast for today) The paint still looks good.
I got this car. I never driven their ivt, but the base model 6 speed manual drives and feels really impressive for the price
Crazy, you said it was quieter than the previous Soul. I thought the last ones were quite low on noise. Can't wait to rent one of these.
Very good job on this video review. I concur regarding the turbo unit - the Soul was never intended to be a "sport ute". Fact is, I bought a new 2021 GT-Line 2.0 yesterday...
Love night shots
13:17 *_So, that's my take away from this car, and now it's time to give it a Doug score... Starting with the weekend category in styling the soul looks super quirky it gets a 10 out of 10_*
hilarious! i like both Savagegeese and Doug...for their different personalities. Thankfully, SG does not do a "Doug Score". SG keeps it real....with his own brand of humor snuck in.
@kingsmeadow Why do you want me to go away?
Doug is a idiot.
@@nexushexus4365 Shut the hell up
I like the addition of the specific model name/number and price in the driving impressions intro. IMO Kia is the only car maker to get the "boxy" thing right. I recently bought a new Mazda3 hatch, but the Soul was second on my list...
Back to the future on the streets
Appliance in the sheets
Good quick review. I do wish you talked more about the interior parts quality and the DCT behavior, but I realize it wasn’t a full review. On a side note, the rear load floor is flat if you put the cargo floor in the standard/higher position.
Man that's LIT FAM
White one looks like a Stormtrooper.
YASSSSS!! I thought the exact same thing
@@TalismanPHX Damnit I never get first comment for my thoughts lol.
Most sedans these days have you basically sitting on the ground. If you want a higher seating position without going full suv then the Soul has that nailed. The only other car I am considering that has that quirkiness, fun, and ride height is the Mini Countryman but given the price difference that is hard to justify. Yes, cross shopping Soul versus Countryman, crazy. But, the choices for fun, ride height, and practicality are few.
Really glad the seats seem to be comfortable this gen. I've ridden in the previous one a few times which was ok for short drives . But driving 3-5 hrs in a rental, the front seats maybe was the most uncomfortable I've experienced in any car.
Lol I love when u were talking about a quirk car and doing a flip in the back! U are my twin lol
It looks too much like a Volvo/CRV on the back, and Malibu on the front. The previous design still looks great, even today. This one will age quickly.
Love the review, Mark. This one felt very fresh and different. It's the setting, the B shots of many Souls at once, and the musical score too.
Back is an evolution if previous gen , souls have always been known for those taillights.
I look forward to the full GT review.
It finally looks good
i always had a soft spot for these
Looks like iron man's helmet.
I was thinking Storm Trooper but, yeah, totally.
Ha, Iron man was the first thing that came to mind when I first saw this car.
If I'm getting that car I'm going full kylo ren, black and silver on exterior, red and black interior along playing empire themed music.
Is that "helmet" as a euphemism?
The white one looks like the soldiers from star wars
Heres what I have found out owning 3 Souls. They are so different and stand out from all the other cars out there that there is HATE towards them. Just like a kid in school thats different even if they are a better person/vehicle than what they have/are. People pick on the "different" in this world and the Soul is just that no matter how good this car is it just will not make a difference to most. Only that select group will ever accept this car as greatness. Right now I stepped away from the Soul and own a Forte. Took me a long time to NOT MISS the Soul but I will forever be a Soulster at heart. Those who have never driven a Soul or a Kia for that matter are the ones that usually look down at them. It is sad because they do not know the enjoyment of driving and owning a Kia.
Gracias Marco!
Great video thanks.
Hey if you hate snow you should definitely not come up here to Québec! Great video, I think this generation of Soul is going to be very popular.
The larger screen is available in the EX model as well. A lot of what you want without the Turbo, also 5k less 😉
2:30 You’re really slick getting to that self- indulging pose, must be lots of practice.
I'm digging the 1960's James Bond movie inspired background music.
Getting current Land Rover+Camaro vibes from the front fascia lmao
Front looks like gen 6 camaro (I am gen 6 camaro owner).
Holy shit you are hilarious. Gf came running out of the shower in her birthday suit to ask why I always laughing so hard and I blamed it on you savagegeese. Thanks for making me have to go through that awkward moment
So much positivity in one video!
Never seen this before:o
Must be that California sunshine!
I got the first gen Soul+ when it came out, and I really liked it. The reason why I got rid of it (and went to the 2011 Juke) was the horrible engine and transmission combo it came with. I read that they felt the Soul was more of an "experiment" at the time and they threw in that boat anchor to keep costs down, and it showed. Loved the car in general though. Thought about getting another one in December but my wife really liked the Hyundai Kona. Less than a week later, I got a 2019 Veloster R-Spec.
I guess these oddball cars are aimed at people like me, and even though I'm 46 I still like the look and extra oddities such as the flashing LEDs with the music. I thought it was hilarious on the first gen, and would end up using it again if it was available on my current car. Even during autocross runs... ;-)
Lmao. Did you see how he stroked the parking brake at 6:28.? Hilarious and great review..!
Awesome music. Did you compose them, Mr. Goose? Classy night cinematography also.
I want to dress in a hamster costume and drive this car with blow up dolls sitting in the seats.
Lmao
LOL what you're doing @2:30 about describes how the Soul looks to me.