10 Things 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 love my 2023 Kia Soul.. I have it in Surf Blue and get so many compliments. ❤

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.

I’m looking to buy my second Soul. My first 2014 is my fav car so far

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 love my new 2023 KIA Soul LX. Beautiful in Gravity Gray ♥️

I got a Kia soul turbo 2020 a month ago so much fun to drive

You made an excellent information video , thank you. Will you make any videos on subcompact plug in hybrids ?

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.

Also heated seats. Front & back. 5 seater. Flat back seat when it's folded down.

❤️ my 2020 GT turbo Soul!! Sad no turbo, will have to upgrade to something else when I'm ready.

Getting tempted to upgrade my 2019 model :P

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.

Does the motor start using oil early after purchase? Say around 50,000 miles? Just asking?

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.

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.

have a 2011 Soul and love it, but the visibility backing up sucks. Tiny back side windows, looks like they didnt improve on that.

Which mini safety features are missing? What about blind spot?

You should have mentioned that fuel injection is now multi port, and not GDI like previous years.

Are the speakers better? I have a 2020 with poor speakers.

does the gt line come equipped with wireless apple carplay?

Here's another thing to know. They don't have any in stock. Any where in South Florida

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.

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.

Najškaredšie auto od kie!!!

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

The Kia Soul is no longer available in the Philippines. 😪

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!😅

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....

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.

arm tattoos are not good

The engine sucks PERIOD.

Horrible review, don’t quit your day job.

It’s proving it can fly 15 ft in the air from a tire impact

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.