2 Star Reviews for 2013 Kia Soul

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.18/5 Average
38 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2013, the Kia Soul sees just a handful of minor changes, which include newly standard Bluetooth connectivity for the manual-transmission base model, power-folding outside mirrors for the "!" trim level and revised Kia badges for all.

Pros:
  • Long warranty.
  • Ample passenger space
  • Funky style
  • User-friendly controls
  • Loads of available features
  • Low price
Cons:
  • Stiff ride with 18-inch wheels.
  • Limited cargo room versus a few competitors

User Reviews:

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  • What kind of meds are the hamsters on? - 2013 Kia Soul
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    The Soul is a vehicle with great potential. Good looks. Nice interior. Lots of room (Im 64"). Good entertainment system in my base model. BUT, with just 12000 miles on the odometer, Ive got a rattle in the front suspension AND the steering column. The big negative for the Soul is the suspension. Everyone describes it as firm. Id say brutally, and unnecessarily stiff. If you are fortunate enough to drive nothing but new pavement, you will love this vehicle. Real world roads bring out the worst in the Souls road manners. I drive 22 miles to work, and Ive been introduced to every pavement fault along the route. You soon learn to avoid the big ones, or suffer the bone jarring consequences. But, even the small irregularities are magnified to uncomfortable proportions. Lots of road noise...suspension rumbles...now I know why the hamsters have the music cranked up. If you are considering a Soul, give it a good real world test drive, or rent one for a weekend.

  • KIA= Killed in Action - 2013 Kia Soul
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    Nothing but problems. Kia difficult to deal with. Gas mileage is not as promised. Gas gauge has too much float Head unit quit working, been replaced Wheel speed sensor almost killed me and a friend throwing my car into limp mode. Ignition switch shorted out and had to be replaced. Radio cutting out. Again. Lights and wipers cut out. Oh did I mention the horrible shake, hard shift, failure to downshift?

  • junk - 2013 Kia Soul
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    worst car I ever owned.poor mileage, poor quality. already replaced steering column, and injectors

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