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2010 Kia Soul reviews

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Steven Walker, Lancashire

Kia Soul Tempest Deisel 2010

5 star review

I bought this ex-demo model in March 2010. I wanted a smaller car than my 8 year old Chrysler Voyager, which was getting too old and beginning to get costly. We researched all the smaller M.P.V.’ s and found that the Soul ticked all the boxes for our family of five. My three teenagers fit in the back easily with plenty of headroom, which is one of the main factors we were looking at. I agree with other comments that the ride is very firm and the drivers seat is hard. We drove to Spain in it this year and noticed a big difference between that and the Voyager. M.P.G. is good and boot space is limited although I like the underbox storage (we took it out when we went to Spain and got lots more stuff in it). Our model is the Tempest Deisel with the spoiler on the back and it gets plenty of curious looks. Our teenagers think it’s funky cool. I have just had it serviced by Kia at Warrington and was impressed with their service. They collected and returned it the same day. I have had no faults to report so far and here’s hoping to plenty more years trouble free driving.

Submitted: 30/11/2011 09:36:19

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L S, Warwickshire

Kia Soul Tempest 2010

5 star review

Had this car in March 2010, and I love it. Get lots of comments about its looks 99% of them positive. I wasn’t sure about its looks at first but so glad I have it. Mine is the Automatic model and its great to drive and with the rear parking camara you can park in some really tight spots no problem. Great leg room for rear passengers. My only down points are that the boot is small, but I knew that when I bought it. It is a shame that there are no under floor storage etc.

Submitted: 17/03/2011 22:08:11

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Piers Lawrence, Cornwall

Kia Soul 1.6 CRDI 2010

5 star review

This car was bought for my mother who is elderly, but still spritely and a damn good driver! Switched from a Lexus IS200 after 10 yrs ! The prerequisites were a solid chunky hatchback, cheap to run, tax and insure, diesel auto box, easy to drive and especially easy to get in and out of. All the boxes were easily ticked, with bonus of a shed load of kit including the new step-tronic ’gearbox , and a seven year warranty. Quality sound system, EBD, anti-skid, etc etc etc..... This is a really great car as a local run around. Ok, I accept it’s no premium marque car, the ride is pretty firm, and boot space is limited.....BUT, for one person, or a couple, it makes absolutely perfect sense. It’s VERY well screwed together, and the interior trim is definitely not low-rent, as suggested by What Car/Top Gear....don’t quite know who the hell they think they are sometimes.... In addition , you get a higher than average driving position, and good visibility...aided by the flat rear hatch which makes it an absolute doddle to sneak into tight spaces...especially for my Mum! We’re yet to evaluate the economy, but I’m prety sure we won’t be visiting the fuel pump very often. Nice to drive on the dual-carraigeway too. Great purchase...we’re very pleased. Go Soul !!!

Submitted: 07/01/2011 21:25:44

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David Rye, England

Kia Soul Soul 2 2010

4 star review

Bought this Soul 2 after driving Ceed. 7 year guarantee was a big selling point to me and could obtain one within a week, not 3 months as quoted by Vauxhall. I find this car very nippy, 160 diesel engine and smooth, interior design is about average, seat firm and supportive. I wish it had cruise control, really miss this. Good road holding, sticks to the road. People come up and take a closer look at it so must be an unusual design, small boot though.

Submitted: 15/10/2010 21:21:54

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Jack Brandes, England

Kia Soul Tempest 1.6 Diesel 2010

4 star review

After forty years of driving numerous different cars I can report that this Soul is the easiest to drive of them all. Ten minutes behind the wheel and it felt like home. I am very pleased with this car, but there are some things I would change. Kia doesn’t do Sat Nav - big mistake. There is no turbo version available, so no quick overtaking if you are stuck behind a caravan. The seats are VERY firm - your bottom certainly knows it after an hour or two behind the wheel. The boot is ridiculously small for a car this size. I would recommend not fitting the two level divider if you are going to the supermaket. Otherwise I love this car. I have the Tempest, and the unique colour - a sort of silver brown - looks awesome. Overall four out of five.

Submitted: 03/07/2010 17:23:48

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