Disclosure: I test drove the Kia Soul free of charge in exchange for this unbiased review.
Holy cow have I had a great time last week! I got to take a lovely trip to Orlando, FL and hang out with some great ladies. I even got to spend some time with Global Resorts making some promotional videos for them. You all know I LOVE to talk and this was a super fun opportunity for me. But one of the absolute coolest things I got to do was drive a beautiful, new Kia Soul.
I had never driven a Kia Soul before so I was sort of psyched to try one out. And although this isn’t the most important part of the test drive, I was really excited to see it was a fantastic shade of red called Molten. Basically, it was HOT. It was a great way to introduce me to the car.
When I first picked the car up I was still at the Orlando airport, so I was thrilled to find the Kia Soul had a Navigation package with SIRIUS Traffic. It came in handy while trying to locate my condo, and I used it later in the week as I went to Downtown Disney and my favorite Orlando restaurant – Cafe Tu Tu Tango.
The Kia Soul has a neat feature I have never been introduced to before, and that is Push Button Start with Smart Key. It was kind of crazy. When I picked the car up it had been valeted so the car was delivered to me with the engine running. When I had to start it for the first time myself I sort of lucked into the proper way to start the vehicle. I drove it to a well known pizza place and when leaving I couldn’t start the car. I ended up having to look in the book to see that you have to put your foot on the brake and THEN press the start button. From that moment on I had no problem.
The Kia Soul is a very roomy with 4 doors and rear hatch. There was plenty of room for my luggage and although I didn’t have any passengers that needed to sit in the back seat, I think if I had, they would have been very comfortable. I was completely impressed with the whole interior. It was installed with the Premium Package that included:
- Navigation with SIRIUS Traffic
- Push Button Start with Smart Key
- Leather Seat Trim
- Heated Front Seats
- Automatic Climate Control
I think one of my favorite features is the UVO Powered by Microsoft with Rear Camera Display. My husband’s car had a rear camera and I totally covet it every time I drive his car. Having it while on vacation, in an area I am unfamiliar with, was just perfect because it allowed me that additional sense of control. And provided me with additional “eyes” in the back of my car.
I worked with some wonderful people at STI to allow me to be part of this fun review, and I can’t thank them enough. The Kia Soul was a really fun vehicle, but it was also a very practical car too. The car I drove had an MSRP of $23,575.00 and got 25 MPG. Overall, I liked this car a lot and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a 4-door vehicle in this class. Totally, 2 thumbs up!
I love the color of that car, it’s super hot! I don’t know how well I would adjust to a push button start car, I think I would always forget.
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I love that top photo. The Soul was one car we didn’t test drive but I’ve enjoyed all the Kia’s we have driven they are a pretty good car. I love the Sorento.
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I test drove one last year and had some much fun in it! Glad you had a great experience too.
Wow this looks like it was an amazing car!
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That looks like an sweet ride. I seriously would love a back up camera in my next car. Honestly, they are pretty dang helpful.
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Our car has a backup camera and it’s totally a need, I love it. I love how sporty and roomy this car seems.
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That looks pretty awesome.
What a fun car! Looks perfect for trips too!
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Pretty vehicle! 🙂
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This seems like it would be a somewhat viable option in place of my SUV someday.
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I love the Kia Soul. Every time I see one I think of the hamsters. The Kia has a lot of room inside for it’s size.
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We test drove this car and it was awesome!
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That car is really nice!
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Looks like an awesome car! We love all things Kia!
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I really need to go Test Drive a KIa, they sound like amazing cars.
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My first time to drive a push-start button was crazy too — it TOTALLY threw me for a loop!
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We just purchased a Kia Sorento and love it. If I didn’t have kids, the Kia Soul would be more my style, though. I love little cars.
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With a smaller trunk size, I think it is perfect for my parents.
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This is such a sporty and fun looking car. I love that color red too!
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WE looked at the Kias last year…I love their look!
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Sounds like a great car, and holy cow look at all that trunk space! Now that is awesome. Oh and I love that color red.
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Looks like a great car. We have been KIA owners since they first came out and love the brand. Their customer service has always been top notch. So glad you got to experience a KIA and the color of that car is gorgeous!
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I love driving the Soul. It’s a fun car that can handle the road really well.
Funny because this is the EXACT car I drove a couple weeks ago so I hope there wasn’t still marks in the backseat from my kid’s car seats, lol.
also, I had no idea you were down here. I would have loved to meet up for dinner or something. I love tutu Tango.
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My mom has a Kia Soul and she loves it.
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I drove the Soul to a conference last year! It was great!
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Looks like an amazingly comfortable ride with plenty of room.
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I big puffy heart smart key cars. So nice to have, especially when you’re juggling other stuff like groceries or kids & can’t find your keys!
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It looks awesome and the price isn’t too bad.
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I currently drive a Toyota Camry
We absolutely love our Kia Sorento and the Soul looks outstanding as well. It would be an especially great vehicle for my husband since the gas mileage is perfect and it can still fit the entire family in a pinch.
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I need that rear camera on every vehicle I drive!
Love the spaciousness, and like the rear camera, too. And really love the color…. every color of vehicle that my husband and I have owned over the last 25 years have been red. 🙂
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I love that color red! And it looks nice and roomy inside too.
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The Kia Soul is awesome..I’m trying to get my mom to buy one.
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I love the Kia Soul! Such a “cute” car 😉
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We drove this car for a week and loved it!
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My best friend just purchased a Kia Soul yesterday and she absolutely love it!
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My friend just purchased a Kia Soul and she loves it!
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