2021 Kia Soul Turbo is the coolest Box SUV on the market | Matt the car guy

[@mikepino4954]

Me and my ex wife had a 2015 we put 80,000 miles on it in 2 years going from South West florida to philadelphia pa to visit family and I must say I didn't have not one complaint!!! ALOT of leg room mind you I'm 5'11 very comfortable road trip vehicle very easy to get in and out of!!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Awesome story! Thanks for watching!

[@jumax5494]

New Kia dealer around my way is getting 4 GTs in a few weeks, 2 of them turbos. I want this exact black model. Test drive in March

[@MattTheCarguy]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@joealfanophotography9568]

Quick note. You mentioned slight uncertainty when taking the turns in the Kia Soul. With lane assist on you will experience the car wanting to stay in the lane and feedback through the steering wheel will make it seem like it’s not doing what you want it to. Turn off lane assist to get the true steering ability of the car especially over 40 MPH.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks Joe, i'll try it next time and see if it makes a difference

[@rusty383]

I have a 2019 turbo. White I added the rear spoiler and pinstriped it in red and added hood vents! It is my every driver because I love it . A K&N permanent filter will add 8 hp a 1.5 miles per gallon with synthetic oil! It is my 3 soul in 9 years! I do wish I waited until 20 model year! Love my soul out of 4 vehicles it the one I drive most! ❤❤❤❤😁

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely a cool little SUV. I had a lot of fun filming it.

[@rusty383]

Why the heck doesn't KIA turbo the 2.0 it would be as quick as a Mustang. Open up the exhaust system for some good sound. Why make me do it myself put a spoiler on it ! People Love mine and ask all the time where did you get that car. I am 65 years old and I still Love kool!

[@rusty383]

I wish I could send you pictures of mine!

[@rusty383]

Yeah the auto engine start stop is ridicules!

[@rusty383]

Love the new gear shift .

[@rusty383]

In sport mode all it does on mine is the steering tightness .

[@mariojm1709]

does it use regular or premium gas?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Regular gas. Thanks for watching!

[@lindao8014]

Regular! I was warned not to use Premium as it would gunk up the engine.

[@CastroConcepts]

I was wondering what those paddle shift-type things were behind the steering wheel. I did not see there being a manual option?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Manual transmission is available on the lowest trim ( LX) I believe.

[@kjellegilhustad2095]

I dont know what hey are for in the fossil cars but in my e-soul they are for adjusting how much regeneration you get back to the battery. So i just use them to brake down when i heading into a roundabout or into a trafik light or holding back the speed downhill.

[@lindao8014]

In my GT I can put the car in Sport Mode, then use the paddles to shift gears (no shift pedal). I’m told I can use them in the mountains to assist with climbing and slowing on pintail roads. Haven’t tried it yet. I did try the shift on flat loads, and it’s kind of fun, but it doesn’t give the feedback you get using a shift.

[@rjsmith2007]

The dual clutch automatic transmission features an automatic clutch that allows you to use paddle shifters (those shift type things behind the steering wheel) to change between the gears. This is only on the dual clutch automatic transmissions that they pair with their turbo engines.

[@atlantis0v-104]

23:33 Another Soul Right There

[@MattTheCarguy]

I did not even notice 😅 good eyes!

[@rusty383]

When they make a 4 or soul turbo 2.0 I am ready! Souls forever! Love Rusty ❤ Chester/Enon Va

[@mikepino4954]

Yes absolutely the Hyundai Veloster N motor with 275 horsepower!! That would be awesome

[@rusty383]

Matt I just traded my soul for the new Santa Cruz SAV SEL Premium 2.5 Turbo! Totally Awesomesexy! Got to review this one

[@MattTheCarguy]

Hi Rusty, i did the Santa Cruz Limited but was only able to drive it on the lot. Need to go back and do a full drive. How do you like yours?

[@rusty383]

It takes a Corner well! It's bad ass in the mountains of Va.and Wva. I do wish it had a little more braking power!

[@lindao8014]

The Soul feels a bit more fragile to me, although my last car was a minivan). I’m in MI and we grow BIG potholes! I hit a deep one in a construction site and had to wait a month to fix it (I had to get past Christmas). It ended up costing over $850 because the alignment was so out, that I killed my front tires that fast. I love my Turbo GT, but I’m missing my van for several reasons.

[@rusty383]

Wow one of the high taxes in the country too . So sorry! I have heard horror stories about that state. Really a shame. Mi used to be part of Va territory! Sorry Sis. I can't say much this L.A.H. Gov. We have is laying us to waste also .

[@AboutThatLifeInChrist]

Do they have these in the undercover green color? Or would I have to get it painted ?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Turbo is not available in undercover green. You can get it wrapped or go with different trim level. Thanks for watching!

[@tully2shoes]

Can you take out the cargo cover?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Yes you can.

[@lindao8014]

One of my biggest disappointments with my Soul is that the remote start, remote climate control, and remote locks are all part of a subscription package. To have those features (and, yes, some others) is $14.95 a month! If you want the voice support stuff (Kia’s version of OnStar) it’s more! I bought my Soul because of the car and seat height, easy to use controls, and the remote features (I have arthritis and these features were necessary for me). I told the salesman this but either I missed the fact it’s subscription, or he didn’t tell me! I only found out when I received an email that my subscription was running out. Very disappointing!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Hi Linda, i hear you, bit that is still not bad comparing to some other manufacturers and the features that you get with it. I can't think of a brand that has an app based system that is free ( other than a trial period) Still better than spending 600 or more on remote start only and then sell or trade the car after that. In your case if you sell it just cancel the subscription. Thanks for watching!

[@lindao8014]

@@MattTheCarguy Except if the car is supposed to have the remote start as part of its equipment. I should also mention, the thing is glitchy. Some days it doesn’t work!

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@lindao8014 was remote start listed as part of the package on the window sticker? if so it would be on the remote and if you did not get it you should question your dealer.

[@tkampinelli307]

Are you talking about the remote start on the phone app? Does the key fob have a remote start button?

[@lindao8014]

@@tkampinelli307 There isn’t a remote start on the key fob. The only remote anything is an app you load on your phone. Then you pay a subscription fee for the remote start and climate control. The cost starts at about $20/m. Which sucks.

[@boricuaguerrero6632]

My next vehicle

[@Kered-9]

Mine too!

[@MPR_2023]

Great car, bought it for our family of 4 and it has so much room. I’m 6’7” and I have plenty of room. Gas mileage is below average in my opinion, but can’t beat features and space for the price. We got our 2021 gt line for $18.4k!

[@gamingx5042]

Good but not great, some regret in purchasing the 2021 soul turbo. At that price point with all the added cost many other hyundai and kia vehicles with more for your money.

[@Prxsumo]

@@gamingx5042 do you regret buying it why what vehicle would you get if you could exchange it?

[@Prxsumo]

@@MPR_2023 you got it for 18k did you get it pre-owned?

[@elnoragray6058]

Cool!!!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Yes it is! Thank you for watching!

[@Sabinaspolishinspiredkitchen]

Pretty nice worth test driving

[@davidgreen4282]

😁😁😁i have the 2021 lx model but i heard from someone that the cvt went out on there's at 636 miles right now i currently have over 8,000 miles on mine i brought mine back in January this year😁😁😁

[@MattTheCarguy]

Happens .... when i worked for dealerships i saw it all. But that is very rare thankfully. How do you like yours?

[@davidgreen4282]

@@MattTheCarguy 😁😁😺it a very nice compact car😁😁😁

[@rusty383]

@@davidgreen4282 hey at least it's a Kia and you know it's covered for 100k right! And Kia hates bad press! They take it personally for bad product! Chevrolet Dodge and Ford just throw you a bone to shut you long enough till the warranty goes out then 🖕 you! And I am a Ford Lover but that's business in our country! 3 years 36 and done!

[@ingenunis5003]

What color does KIA call this ?

[@MattTheCarguy]

It was Cherry Black

[@Lucscarsandstocks]

Hey, nice video! Would you buy one for yourself?

[@MattTheCarguy]

If this was the type of the vehicle i was looking for, than probably yes. Telluride is the size that I need.

[@ingenunis5003]

👍🏼 really has everything you need in a vehicle- nice review.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you for watching!!

[@joealfanophotography9568]

Nobody seems to get the grill description correct. The Y shaped design on the grill are shark teeth.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Good info. Thanks for watching!

[@N0body247]

i hate you lol... midway thru you sold me on the car when you sat in the back.. i have been looking at them... hoping your review would be shit.. its not.. better than any sales pitch since you show the car features.. damn you and logic.. considering they are not expensive these are probably the best bang for the buck considering the interior space you get for the money and the engine.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Lol.... i should get commission. I am sure you'll enjoy it. Thanks for watching!!

[@N0body247]

@@MattTheCarguy yea they should. Your video prob sells more than the Salesman

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@N0body247 car sells itself, as long as you take time to explore its features.

[@FirinMahLazer1]

Souls are kinda under rated. I have a 2015 base and my big complaint is it feels pretty cheap but it was a cheap car. But I pull a small trailer with it and everyone who's been in says it's way bigger inside than it looks. I've had it packed full for a 9 hour car ride with 2 people and it was perfectly manageable.

[@detlefk.5126]

the e-soul is the coolest ;-)

[@MattTheCarguy]

it is not out yet. At least not in US.

[@tqswagga]

Tiktoc brought me here tbh

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@elielsonamancio629]

E Lindo