2020 Kia Soul S Road Test (acceleration, handling, and cabin noise)

[@stevenchioda]

I purchased my 2020 Kia Soul S 5 months ago and am very happy with the style and performance, and especially the gas mileage. It's very fun to drive which is a huge plus for me. It also looks a little bit like a Range Rover and at about half the price which is another plus. The 10 year 100,000 mile warranty is great too.

[@tjferl3717]

I love my 2020 Kia Soul S! A blast to drive! My 2nd Soul. I had a 2014 base model for 3 yrs. I bought it brand new and I loved it too!

[@patricktravelandcarvlogs680]

At first i was against even trying a kia soul but now I’m all for trying one now I had 2019 optima last summer i had a choice either between that or Toyota Camry this year i just finished with a 2019 audi a5 sportback anyways, great job

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Wow!

[@armandconiglio9620]

Manual mode on the Soul IVT allows you to shift to a simulated 8th gear, where the engine turns only 2,100 rpm at 70 mph, down from about 2,800 in normal D mode. I own a 2020 Soul LX 6-speed manual, and the engine also turns about 2,800 rpm at 70 in 6th. You really have to rev these small engines up to get any power from them, and I find both the 6-MT and the IVT keep the rpms higher up, but the IVT even more so.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome video Jerry! I’m so sorry for being late, I didn’t get the notification until today!😿😸

[@carmageddon1886]

It's a CVT idea but it's an IVT, instead of a rubber band like piece they use a chain, making the response not jerking at full throttle it's just a hit and go type deal

[@ExposedRoot]

I know this is years later but you should have also shown us in Sport Mode because it does make a difference.

[@scwwplus2]

Put it in sport mode, manual transmission, and it gets more fun.

[@100RentalCars]

I bet! I'm sorry I forgot to test that out. Next time for sure.

[@go86go]

I guess if you own this car and want better high speed handling, you can get some better tires. Rental car companies usually specs for the cheapest tires available.