Item: 2022 Kia Soul
Rating: 4.0
Author: CarMax

2022 Kia Soul Reviews

4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

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It's incredibly easy to drive. Very good turning radius, responsive but not-over-sensitive steering, good visibility due to being higher off the ground than most compact cars. Lots of room in the back...

Pros

Ride and Handling: I LOVE its turning radius, much smaller than my Honda Fit's was, and the suspension handles Santa Fe potholes much better.
Visibility: The visibility is way better than a standard sedan or hatchback because it's higher off the ground, closer to an SUV's height. I've driven ordinary hatchbacks and an SUV and I really love the higher driver's seat viewpoint.
Power: Definitely much more power than my Honda Fit, which was underpowered at sea level and did not love being transported to 7000+ feet of altitude, to the point where I did not feel safe driving it on some New Mexico roads because I couldn't achieve and maintain a safe and consistent speed because the car simply didn't have the power.

Cons

Technology and Entertainment: Too much interactive distracting stuff on the main console screen (you can turn the display off but you have to deliberately choose to).
Dashboard: I don't need the big multifunction touch-screen (would prefer an old-fashioned console with buttons to control the sound system, etc).
Power: I really am not a fan of the feature where the engine shuts itself off while the car is stopped and starts again the second you take your foot off the brake. I am not at all confident that if I needed to have the car jumpstarted that it wouldn't do this, as if I were driving a manual transmission and stalled it, and immediately need another jumpstart because I hadn't driven it far enough to build up a battery charge. (I previously owned a manual 2020 Soul which needed a new battery after I'd owned it for 3 months, so am not super sanguine about its battery life). I would much rather the engine just stay on when I switch it on and cut off when I tell it to, but I don't know if there's a way to set it to not do this.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Soul?

The 2022 Kia Soul is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:

Turbo: 27 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
LX: 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
S: 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
X-Line: 28 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
GT-Line: 28 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
EX: 28 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway

It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.

Is the 2022 Kia Soul reliable?

The Kia Soul received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Soul as 2 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV

Is the 2022 Kia Soul a good car?

The 2022 Kia Soul has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 Kia Soul, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 Kia Soul Reviews.

What's new for the 2022 Kia Soul?

Here is what's new for the 2022 Kia Soul:

Full Roof Rack
Smart Key
Satellite Radio Ready
Navigation System

What are the pros and cons of the 2022 Kia Soul?

Here are the pros and cons of the 2022 Kia Soul:

Pros	Cons
Power Ride and Handling Interior Space	Technology and Entertainment Cost to Maintain Seat Comfort

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