2023 Kia Soul Review | Starting at UNDER $20k!

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Gold Pony

Gold Pony

Жыл бұрын

In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2023 Kia Soul! I'll test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, cargo space, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Fred Beans Kia in Mechanicsburg, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2023 Kia Soul! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below!
www.FredBeansKiaMechanicsburg.com
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@braetonwilson4296
@braetonwilson4296 Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with the value found in the Kia Soul, especially the base trim. Almost as much cargo space as you can find in many crossovers that cost $5000 more and a 10 year warranty! Looks attractive too! Top class review as always, Drew!
@goldpony
@goldpony Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! 😁
@justacinnamonbun8658
@justacinnamonbun8658 Жыл бұрын
The let down for me is the EX trim should come with LED lights standard at the front and rear. The EX is "top of the line" kind of hard to say that when you got incandescent and halogen going on.
@4orrcountry
@4orrcountry Жыл бұрын
In cold weather, halogen àre better than LED because they generate WARMTH which melts snow off of headlights!
@dkpt1997
@dkpt1997 Жыл бұрын
This is the best car you can buy in the sub $20k range. Lots of standard features for the money, the warranty is unmatchable, and its almost as big as a compact crossover.
@ninjakitty8944
@ninjakitty8944 11 ай бұрын
Yes, it's so worth it . I know it's small but they really did the most with the space they had to create a comfortable interior
@ginabannister8616
@ginabannister8616 11 ай бұрын
I have had Kia Soul since 2011 lease and purchases a 2015 and still driving it. I have had no issues with it. Love them.
@alfashiioncreary3185
@alfashiioncreary3185 11 ай бұрын
I bought one as my very own first car i have ever drove...over the weekend and as of today Monday.....I am loving it. Its awesome....it feels so smooth on the road driving in it. My color is the Mars Orange. Pretty awesome
@sebastianrucki246
@sebastianrucki246 11 ай бұрын
No matter what anybody says about Kia theres no denying the value you get in this lx trim with technology package. I’ve scene some for 21,500 where I live. Great deal.
@Chmied
@Chmied Жыл бұрын
Just bought this exact one, love it, amazing the features a warranty for the price.
@annacribbs4142
@annacribbs4142 Жыл бұрын
His lx is my very first brand new car, so far I love it. Only wish my was 20k. After everything was said and done it was more like close to 30k. But overall 👍👍👍
@bdennis7692
@bdennis7692 Жыл бұрын
Nice review! Heavily leaning towards purchasing a Kia Soul
@ninjakitty8944
@ninjakitty8944 11 ай бұрын
I love these cars! I got the 23 S model in surf blue. It's peppy and has lumbar support❤. Best car I've had! I definitely recommend. I had a jeep and just got tired of all the electric issues.
@ReasonablySane
@ReasonablySane Жыл бұрын
I have a Scion xB that I bought brand new in 2006 that currently has 230,000 miles on it. Because it's still a great car and is on the original clutch and running solid, but has serious damage in the front from hitting a deer, I'll never be able to get any money out of it so I'll drive it into the junkyard rather than ever sell it. However, I'm watching this video because I do a lot of traveling and have rented a lot of cars sometimes for cross country drives. Of all the cars I've rented the 2023 Soul I'm driving right now in Seattle is my absolute favorite. This thing is an incredible car with wonderful creature comforts inside. The only problem is it's a kia, and what that means is, I don't know if it'll last very long. But I'll check reliability articles over the next few months and I still might find myself purchasing one. If it still uses a timing belt in that engine I won't even consider it though. I only do timing chains and all my cars. I currently have four cars. A Scion xb, ia, and frs, and a Chevy Silverado Z71 that's a piece of junk but I need it to get around my property and to the hardware store. Also, car prices are about to utterly collapse so I'll just hang on and buy one of these when they do that. I'll probably trade my FRS in for it. I love that car but as fun as it is, I'm burned out on racing every time I go somewhere. By the way, that one has 186,000 miles on it and has been running strong ever since I bought it. We do a lot of driving here in kentucky. And 150 mi round trip commute really put the miles on that frs.
@moneyparhar
@moneyparhar Жыл бұрын
My brother bought 2022 kia soul after his 2017 got damaged in storm. He called me last year and said his engine making noise. I heared over phone and sound like low on oil. I checked and he had no oil after got oil chnage done like 1000 miles ago. I added 4 quarts of oil. He had recall for oil consumption. Was covered under warranty.
@trenthogan4212
@trenthogan4212 Жыл бұрын
I love everything about the 2023 Kia SOUL. Here in Canada our trim levels are different as are our colours. We don't have the Steel or Green. Our Trims are LX, Ex, Ex+, Gt and all have LED lights except the LX.
@TalismanPHX
@TalismanPHX 10 ай бұрын
The S trim of the Soul is where its at. A tremendous value with nicer interior fabric
@mccali2519
@mccali2519 Жыл бұрын
Nice review my dude i like it👍stay safe everyone involved hurricane ian💙
@tuanh_duong
@tuanh_duong Жыл бұрын
Fred Beans.. love that name that's a winner 🏆
@goldpony
@goldpony Жыл бұрын
Haha really awesome people there tho! 😁
@janetcarroll8863
@janetcarroll8863 Жыл бұрын
I love my 2023 Soul LX, in Gravity Gray ♥️
@proudamerican9438
@proudamerican9438 2 ай бұрын
Me too.😀👍
@Holly24tm
@Holly24tm Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Thank you for your review! I have not been able to find any under 20k. 22 plus is what I am seeing so far. Any engine or transmission problems with the soul? How is the seat comfort? Thanks in advance!
@jameslong4453
@jameslong4453 Жыл бұрын
Have a Soul that have driven over 11 years and right now I would buy another one if the one I have now ever dies. I have one that has the dancing colored lights around the speakers should have kept that.
@davidmathews2124
@davidmathews2124 6 ай бұрын
We replaced our 2016 Soul with this exact model, silver color, etc. It even came with the factory roof rack. There’s not another car more ideal for our wants and needs. The only upgrade we’re really hoping for is one that will fly.
@derekd4221
@derekd4221 8 ай бұрын
radio quality.. "it's what you'd expect it to be". that helped a lot, very insightful
@goldpony
@goldpony 8 ай бұрын
This means a typical basic sound system 😁
@thpark83
@thpark83 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome review as 4 yrs Soul owner. Love the Soul... big 6ft boy in and out of car... this soul makes easy!! Love it.
@jenjen2868
@jenjen2868 Жыл бұрын
This is my first car ever. I bought a Kia 2023 EX in surf blue. I can't compare it to any other car, but I know I really like this one. I read about the engine catching fire after I bought it, that kinda scares me. I love the great features though, especially for a beginner.
@TalismanPHX
@TalismanPHX 10 ай бұрын
Jen, just keep the oil changed and you'll be fine. No worries about engine fires.
@ronniewilliams3691
@ronniewilliams3691 8 ай бұрын
I believe a lot of those fires, were due to direct fuel Injection. Carbon buildup. Friction,and carbon produced higher levels of heat. The new multi-port motor, looks very Toyota like. The light body, doesn't seem to over stress the newer 147 hp 2.0 motor. And maintenence looks very idiot proof. I see souls everywhere! Funny, you don't have to look for them, they're just there! Everywhere! I want a Pearl White or Grey GT-Line, with the Technology package, myself. Very low key Mazda CX -5 like! Except, the Soul infotainment system is easier!
@chuckdriver8269
@chuckdriver8269 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I traded my 2020 Soul x line for my 2023 Soul Ex. My only complaints: no LED headlights and no heated steering. Hardin Cardin stereo would have been nice. No GT technology package available when I lucked into mine.🇺🇸
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
LED lights are a must have far as I'm concerned thus I would not compromise the build in that area. I also need blind spot detect due to the shitty mirrors about the size of large postage stamp. Also need cruise control but I don't give a rats about anything else. well one more, white exterior I live in FL and any other color will get eaten by the sun here.
@carlosturciosolivera1899
@carlosturciosolivera1899 Жыл бұрын
I like the stormtrooper look.
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
No mood music? Is the stereo better?
@flowerboybri
@flowerboybri 10 ай бұрын
i love the soul i want the gt-line
@bossladywesley228
@bossladywesley228 Жыл бұрын
I got the s line 2023 🎉
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
Back seat should lay flat.
@philc9514
@philc9514 Жыл бұрын
I see this as a practical car to buy, if you can get past the image, the EX is a great value for a full featured car. I inherited a Red Solara Convertible which my Wife Drives. I am at the crossroads with my Camry since it has 308,000 miles on it. The Used Car market is crazy. I am in an image type business, personally I do not care, but others do. Concerned on what my reception would be like pulling up in a Kia Soul.
@davidbloomberg9494
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Many would see you as a practical business person not out to gouge your clients to pay for your Porsche.....
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
Yeah lotta people are all about looks but don't give a rats about function. Those are the stupid people on the planet.. way too many of those.
@wniponkit
@wniponkit Жыл бұрын
It's a nice car. I rent and I'm driving it. I love it so much. The only problem I found right now is the driver seat isn't comfortable.
@IntoTheLightAstrology
@IntoTheLightAstrology Жыл бұрын
While I've found the driver's seat a bit better than most competitors, in terms of support, I still need extra. I cut out a small wedge (using dense foam from a premade seat backrest, cheap at Aldi market) to go where the seat bottom and back meet. It makes a big difference! And for long trips I have an extra thin foam piece to go right behind my back, from the seat bottom up past my low back, for extra lumbar support. If your issue is low back (the most common) the 'S' model (most rentals) have the power lumbar support that can be adjusted.
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
Larger cup holders?
@cph1907
@cph1907 Жыл бұрын
Immobilizer? How about the issue of Kia burning oils?
@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын
My first car to afford!
@ReasonablySane
@ReasonablySane Жыл бұрын
Those colored thing I'm a bobs on the two sides of the dashboard readout or kind of fun. When you step on the gas, the harder you accelerate the deeper into that they light up. You can actually watch yourself accelerate just by looking at the way those colors get stronger.
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 8 ай бұрын
I have the 2024 and I never noticed that. however this thing has a CVT tranny so I'd strongly suggest you keep the lead atta that foot if I were you.
@ReasonablySane
@ReasonablySane 8 ай бұрын
@@leecowell8165 I would only get one if I could get a manual transmission.
@davidbloomberg9494
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Is the engine GDI or MPI ??
@christinemasters118
@christinemasters118 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for something reasonably priced. Would you recommend the Kia Soul or the Hyundai Venue?
@thpark83
@thpark83 Жыл бұрын
No question kia Soul. Much better space and look^^
@BlackNAVYAmericanVET
@BlackNAVYAmericanVET Жыл бұрын
Does it STILL HAVE Major engine failure ?
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
How can I get better headlights? Is there one w 5 seats? Can you compare it with the 2020? Back seat usb ports? Heated seats & steering wheel? Why are all the features on the screen the same color? It makes it hard to see when you're driving.
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
there's no aftermarket avail for LED that I could find.
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
Colors?
@ReasonablySane
@ReasonablySane Жыл бұрын
I love all the electronic features in the cab of this car. Except for one. Although the digital readouts are handy, I really need radial gauges. In fact, I pulled this rental car over to the side of the road and spent a fair amount of time trying to find the setting that would allow me to change the digital readout to dials. No such luck. You're just stuck with the numbers instead of the dial. What a bummer.
@IntoTheLightAstrology
@IntoTheLightAstrology Жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking up! (see my comment above) When reviews talk all impressed about the digital gauges, I'm like wtf, all higher end models in Kia with digital have a setting for the analog-look dials. I got the 2022, so glad! I also get wireless android/apple, which I'm not sure the 2023 has, at least not the 10 inch screen from I've heard.
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
analog instrument panel went bye-bye in 2023. yeah I would much prefer those as well but the problem with the 2022 is not many LED lights which is a must have for me. I also need blind spot detection.
@lathonwider5314
@lathonwider5314 Жыл бұрын
How many passenger could it hold only 5 or it could hold 7 ?
@maryellen7692
@maryellen7692 Жыл бұрын
5 only
@robertsanders7060
@robertsanders7060 11 ай бұрын
There are too few sensible people who just buy a Kia Soul and have 15 years of affordable, roomy and reliable transportation.
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
How many mpg city & hwy?
@maryellen7692
@maryellen7692 Жыл бұрын
28/33; EX is 29/35
@ReasonablySane
@ReasonablySane Жыл бұрын
Did they ever solve that oil burning issue in the 2 liter engine?
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
I dunno. Scotty doesn't think so but he also said it doesn't start burning 1qt/1000 miles until after 15k but here's the thing. Whose driving these things? Probably a hot rodder. You would think KIA would address the issue but I'm not planning on putting a lotta miles on my purchase. Also it may pay to change the oil more often... don't let it get too old. I'm planning on changing oil every 3k miles or around there. and stay off the pedal.. drive smooth.
@kitrocks8058
@kitrocks8058 Жыл бұрын
You know I kind of hate that this $20,000 car has the same gauges as a $40,000 palisade like honestly that just makes the Palisade seen cheaper than it should be
@digitaldoc100
@digitaldoc100 Жыл бұрын
Too bad they dropped the 1.6T.
@Johnny-F-
@Johnny-F- Жыл бұрын
Nice car and nice prices. Three Things to keep in mind: 1. Never buy a turbo powered engine, 2. Never buy a car with a CVT Transmission, 3. Never buy a direct injection powered engine. So, the Soul does not have Turbo, but It does have the CVT. Finally, and I don't know if it has direct injection....! Two out of 3 doesn't cut it for me......
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
stay off the pedal on the CVT!
@dustyflair
@dustyflair Жыл бұрын
not really bumper to bumper 5/60,000 miles.....The electronic stuff inside, cameras etc is 3/36,000
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
Storage bags behind front seats
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
Blind spot view?
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
Yeah that's a must have for me! those mirrors are the size of large postage stamps that don't cur it and I drive by those side mirrors coming from an F350 that sported huge ones.
@charlesvelarde6563
@charlesvelarde6563 Жыл бұрын
You take that on a highway? Texas drivers drive in the 80's.
@goldpony
@goldpony Жыл бұрын
haha yea this was a wimpy highway but I think the highest speed limit we have in PA is 70mph on the PA Turnpike.
@bluerasperries1117
@bluerasperries1117 Жыл бұрын
Lived here for 11 years. Many Pennsylvania highway drivers are in the 80’s as well. 👍
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
Does that mean YOU have to? At 80mph you're breaking all speed limits and they set the limits at what they set them at FOR A REASON!
@joed9234
@joed9234 Жыл бұрын
Hey, good review, thanks! But you talk so fricking Fast!.... I kept having to rewind to get what yo were saying. Yikes. I'd prefer 2x the video length to 4x the effort! Still,a helpful review, thank you.
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 8 ай бұрын
I agree. talks too fast that's a common affliction with young people.
@theguy4615
@theguy4615 Жыл бұрын
This or Hyundai venue?
@Blkojo
@Blkojo Жыл бұрын
Venue too slow.
@chuckdriver8269
@chuckdriver8269 Жыл бұрын
A 2023 Kia Soul ex in steel gray with light gray interior is what I went with. It’s my second Soul & won’t be my last. 🇺🇸
@Blkojo
@Blkojo Жыл бұрын
@@chuckdriver8269 I bought a 2023 Soul S last month. Clear White w/black roof and black mirrors.
@louisahren5967
@louisahren5967 Жыл бұрын
Is it better than Chinese cars?
@bpotter9182
@bpotter9182 Жыл бұрын
I do not like the sport drive.
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
don't use it.
@randyjohnson5426
@randyjohnson5426 Жыл бұрын
I love Kia Sould but not after 2022 because they no longer offer the Turbo which has 201 hp...2023 soul has 147 hp...thats weak!!
@leecowell8165
@leecowell8165 11 ай бұрын
so what? you taking it to a race track or something? get a tesla instead. My 2000 7.3 diesel has 243hp. But I can pull a fucken train with it!
@mikeblankson874
@mikeblankson874 Жыл бұрын
NICK ME THAT CAR DUDE AND I'L GIVE YOU $78.000
@invisableobserver
@invisableobserver 10 ай бұрын
don't buy one
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