2023 Kia Seltos VS Kia Soul Review || Why You Should Think Twice

2023 Kia Seltos VS Kia Soul Review. We review and test drive the 2023 Kia Seltos and 2023 Kia Soul to find out if they are worth buying over other small crossover SUVs. We also cover the Kia engine recall and how it impacts these models. If you are buying a 2023 Kia Seltos or 2023 Kia Soul, make sure to watch this review.
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[@oanabanana-ho3sv]

I've purchased first soul ,an 2010 for my son 4 years ago. Still running with no issues, and last year I sold my 2019 HRV and bought myself a brand new Soul EX Premium. Let me tell you something, you can't go wrong with Soul. Love them .

[@mikeydan]

this man is a TRIP. he delivers his information in one unbroken sentence... staring dead ahead (eyes on the road of course)... and then, when he's done... tosses a bit of side-eye as he looks at the camera... as if to say... "got it, bitch?" that said, VERY informative, objective and good info that I think a lot will find helpful.

[@SummitCoyote]

i have a 2012 soul with the 2.0 with 226,000 miles on it that has really never given me any issues

[@thullraven1]

My daughter has a 2016 Soul that we paid off and gave to her and the wife has a 2021 Seltos. They both love them. they were both inspected by a dealer we trust with a good reputation and checked out OK, so they are free of the engine defects. All our cars are owned. I don't like being in debt forever so I don't lease. I did it once and never will again. Zero car payments a month beats any other price per month.

[@thullraven1]

@@Slavic_Boer I can't comment on my daughter's Soul because she has her own house with my Son-In Law so I don't maintain it anymore, but I can say with certainty that my wife's Seltos has had no issues burning oil at this point.

[@AceSpec]

I just sold my 2010 Kia Soul after 13 years of use as the original owner. I put over 300000km on the car. With minimal repairs up until the end, it certainly help it’s end of the bargain. I was going to buy another, but went with the 2023 Seltos instead. Likely going to keep it 10+ years as well. Kia’s finance rates are way better than all other companies right now, which just make the car much more affordable.

[@tthom2459]

I've had my new Soul GT-line since the end of February. I'm quite happy with it. A very smooth, quiet, comfortable drive. If I have any complaint . . . it's that there's too much technology for my taste. I'm a not very techy sorta guy in my 70's. . . and lack the curiousity to learn.

[@tjbiker49]

Nice Review . . . . Thanks Shari.

[@barbselk4323]

Really great and honest video. Thank you

[@paulh6517]

Maybe with all the safety features, the Korean twins should add extinguishers that deploy under the hood when temps exceed 400 degrees. All the safety features do not matter if your car is burning on the roadside.

[@moeanthony9308]

The extinguisher would blow up too tho

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Slavic_Boer maybe Genesis?

[@barbselk4323]

So true. I have one with the recall and I’m sure Kia CEO wouldn’t want to be facing these safety issues.

[@AnettieCarter]

Awesome review. The guy presenting the information is clear and to the point. He is a very good reviewer. He speaks very clearly.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

This auto journalist is a Mazda fanboy, the car brand with no hybrids or pickup trucks in North America........

[@leecowell8165]

Yeah very easy to understand unlike a lotta these.

[@kennybunker2081]

Thanks for the warnings

[@midnightexpress1567]

Love the Souls looks. Ended up buying my daughter a Corolla Cross AWD. After one year no issues.

[@PamenterDoug]

I am still seriously considering a 2024 Seltos.

[@HD-Gaming-Zero-Them-Down]

I have a new 2023 Hyundai Venue I'm happy with the purchase. It's cheap reliable enough pretty good mpg.

[@robinneff563]

My 2021 consumes too much oil but when kia put their own oil in to do the 1,000 mile check the engine did not burn as much oil. So, when I have to add the oil, which is just full synthetic like Castrol 5 W 20. It burns more oil as the oil gets dirty and it does get dirty. If I would have been aware I would have checked the oil frequently when I bought it. I like the 2.0 liter engine. It takes paved hills well and is a pretty smooth ride.

[@loumarcellino5738]

Thank you. I just turned in a leased 2021 Seltos EX, and because of the low inventory, had to downgrade to a Soul LX with the technology package. Prices have significantly increased since I first leased the Seltos, and I am now paying $50 per month more for the Soul than I was paying for the Seltos, which, if it was available, would have been in the $400s per month. I am happy with the Soul as of now, but hope to get back into a Seltos or, if affordable, a larger model at the end of this 36-month lease. But despite the slightly smaller size of the Soul, it is quite roomy. Great indication of that is that my Seltos all-weather floor mats, fit perfectly in the Soul. In terms of recalls, I have owned and leased various other vehicles from different manufacturers, and have never had a vehicle that wasn't recalled at least once for something significant.

[@leecowell8165]

If you're keeping your vehicle you NEED weatherTech's all weather floormats they help to protect your investment. and while at it get their windshield sun shield as well they're both custom made for a perfect fit.

[@docsanti8971]

I own a Kia Soul 2021 and so far so good. Great fuel economy, one of the best CVTs I’ve ever drove, seats are pretty comfortable and interior space is amazing. My son is going to college next year and I’m considering buying a new one for him. Great video by the way.

[@mricci571]

I love my Soul, best car I've owned, I'm on my second one!

[@mricci571]

@@Slavic_Boer I just wanted a new one.

[@DamienAshorTV]

The Soul by far, the Seltos looks like just another boring SUV. I'll be with Kia as long as they keep making the Soul. I am saving for a 2024 Kia Soul if they make one here in Canada.

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

I purchased a 2022 Soul new. It has 42,000 miles on it, it's my office and it's been great. Oil and filter every 5,000 miles replaced tires at 30,000 comfortable good tech. No recalls, no issues so far.

[@mavisjones4750]

The Soul used to be a reliable car until Kia went with an IVT transmission. I'm on my second Soul (2020), which has said transmission. The transmission failed at 3 years and a little over 50000. Transmission was replaced under warranty. New transmission didn't even last 500 miles. The IVT has been a continuing problem for the Soul. One the main complaints on the Kia Soul Form is the transmission failure. Until they solve the problems with the IVT transmission, I will never purchase another Kia. In addition, if it's anything other than routine maintenance, your car will be held in Kia purgatory for who know how long while things get sent up and down the techline chain.

[@davidgreen4282]

I use to have a 2021 kia soul lx all black it was pretty solid but i fell behind on the payments and it got impounded 2 months ago mine's had a little over 28,000 miles on it and i had it for about 2 years before it got impounded i just fell behind on the payments but i never had a problem with mine but the payments were to high in my opinion thats the only problem i had

[@mavisjones4750]

@@davidgreen4282 Didn't have any problems with it until the transmission gave out. Never had any problems with the 2011 until 8 years and about 130,000 miles but by then I was planning to replace it anyway with a newer model. It's the first vehicle I ever owned where I wanted another one. Kept up with all the maintenance on both. The thing with the IVT, which has been in since 2020 model year, is it's a crapshoot. You may get a long life out of it but it can just as easily give up the ghost before 50,000 miles. Per Kia Soul Forum, even 2022 models are still having issues with that IVT. For me more than anything, it's the customer service if it's anything other than routine maintenance. They treat their loyal customers like crap.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@mavisjones4750 Your a heavy foot driver with a budget vehicle and expect the tranny to not wear out?..........

[@mavisjones4750]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 I'm in my 60s and have always driven budget vehicles. Never had a transmission problem with any of them and they all made it over 100,000 miles. Heck, even my first Soul made it over 100,000 miles before I started having issues but at that point, I was planning to buy another vehicle anyway. Don't run your mouth about something you don't know anything about. You don't know anything about how I drive.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@mavisjones4750 Your lying, it's okay blame the manufacturer for your driving habits or lack of maintenance........

[@michaelmurray2512]

2023 KIA Soul acceleration is very usable daily capability, the 2.0 engine and CVT sturdy consistency is obvious. Some CVT vehicles may require driver operating knowledge to function better, the KIA CVT functions well not requiring driver knowledge to function better.

[@margaretWestminster]

Thank you for the important information. I would prefer long term reliability than fancy comforts inside the car. Would they be making hybrids and electric in these vehicles ?

[@moeanthony9308]

To take your money

[@rajat0694]

In INDIA seltos gets 1.4 turbo petrol, 1.5 NA Petrol and 1.5 diesel.. the 1.5 diesel is pretty bullet proof and we get same options in hyindai creta too.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

No vehicles are perfect or engines but these are a great starting point.

[@xcrack6364]

Not been a recall since 2021. Also have the vehicle warranty as well as own insurance to fall back on. For me, at worst, would be a $500 payment to replace the engine and more due to other damages.

[@bpotter9182]

Does the back lay flat? USB ports in back seat- Soul? Price? But I really enjoy this reviewer. He's definitely not boring like others are. But is the Seltos larger inside?

[@wildonion99]

Bear in mind that the 2024+ Seltos (and Hyundai Kona, it's mechanical twin) are ditching the DCT for new 8-speed normal automatics which, so far, are showing to be superior in every way, without the downsides.

[@Lizette068]

Had a 2003 Kia Rio. It ran great .Would probably still have it if it wasn't totaled in 2010

[@YouTuber-ep5xx]

The engine in my 2015 KIA Sorento blew at 109k in 2018. KIA replaced it and provided a rental car for the 6 weeks. Got 200k on vehicle now, still a great vehicle. I'll buy another KIA, probably a Soul. Can't find anything else I like. Don't like spending on cars.

[@kane4013]

Kia’s dual clutch is one of the worst in existence. The new Seltos has gotten rid of it due to poor customer feedback and replaced it with a standard automatic.

[@IntoTheLightAstrology]

Maybe this video should have a note added where the dual clutch is discussed, as the current Seltos has a new automatic transmission for its 1.6 turbo.

[@steamerman7096]

I have 2 Kias. The 2015 Foute5 had the engine replaces last year and is doing well. I just bought a 23 Seltos, AWD S Trim, and love it. The soul, on the other hand, is just a sad box on wheels. I do know others that have a soul and are very happy with them. With that said. I have had cars from all over the globe, all cars are money pits. All have good and bad point, no matter who makes them. I bought the Seltos for its' size, AWD, price, trim items, Plus, it's better looking than the soul.

[@moeanthony9308]

Toyota way to go. Owning a Kia forces you to say all cars are money pits.

[@moeanthony9308]

@S M Yepper

[@thullraven1]

@@moeanthony9308 I agree, but not everyone can afford the asking price of a new Toyota, Honda, and Mazda these days. If you need a car NOW, you have to get the best option you can afford NOW.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@thullraven1 Lol. You get what you pay for. Pay me now or pay for it later.

[@thullraven1]

@@moeanthony9308 Not necessarily. If you take care of the Kia and don't rag it out and put a lot of miles on it, it will probably be fine. Not all models are equal either. I've heard nothing but good things about the Telluride and that the Rio is a rolling pile of junk.

[@leecowell8165]

One thing potential buyers need to look at IF you're tendency is to retain vehicles is how many miles/year are you gonna put on it? I'm retired and don't make many long trips anymore and therefore I rarely drive more than about 5k miles/year. But IF you put the average of 12k miles/year on you may wanna consider alternatives like Toyota. Finally nowadays you need to pay in cash if possible as interest and insurance costs are nasty. Finally learn how to drive! Most people cannot drive for shit. Smooth driving is a must on these cheaper vehicles or maintenance is gonna be nightmare. He's talking performance as well. Tell you what 8 seconds to 60 mph is plenty fast enough. I drive a 7.3 diesel and it takes forever to get to 60 but I still have no issues merging with interstate traffic.

[@dic5822]

Buy Hyundai Creta 1500 cc NA with IVT inteligence CVT that acelerate quick.

[@davidgreen4282]

I use to have a 2021 kia soul lx all black it was pretty solid but i fell behind on the payments and it got impounded 2 months ago never had any problems with it mine's had a little over 28,000 miles on it never had any problems with it i just fell behind on the payments and they impounded it i had for about 2 years before it got impounded it was pretty solid monthy payments be to high in my opinion thats the only problem i had

[@shanewhittemore]

Sorry about your car getting impounded. That's awful.

[@davidgreen4282]

@@shanewhittemore 😁yeah its crazy might have dodge a bullet tho with all the problems kia/Hyundai have been having with their cars

[@iflarnted]

Green likes the word " impound ".

[@leecowell8165]

David you sound like a young man. Look you GOTTA purchase something you can afford! Nowadays is tough due to the high interest rates and NOW you got shit for credit on the repo. You really need to take a step back, stay within budget. Don't purchase on plastic and don't carry balances interest is eating you and it buys you absolutely NOTHING, okay?

[@chrissimmons9969]

For some unexplained reason possibly temporarily insanity I bought a new Kia Soul in 2016. It was possibly the worst car I had ever owned. I was a victim of the engine issues that were mentioned in this video. My 2.0 liter direct injection engine suffered catastrophic failure at 70,000 miles. Luckily Kia did honor the 100k mile powertrain warranty and they fitted the car with a remanufactured engine. I traded the car in within two weeks of getting it back. I could not in good conscience recommend a Kia Soul to anyone.

[@moeanthony9308]

Got that right

[@IndraneelUpponi]

Well no car is 'perfect'. Toyota's hybrids are having a 'cablegate' issue too and owners have had to pay from their pocket to have the issue fixed.

[@iflarnted]

Most of the engine troubles have been in vehicles with engines made in America. Get yourself a made in Korea model; better quality.

[@ttpp9584]

I had the 2012 Soul years ago. The Soul is not aging well compared to the rest of the lineup. I think they will eventually discontinue it.

[@mr.speyside5240]

lol no The Soul is KIA’s Civic basically. I would rather the Soul over the Forte.

[@xcrack6364]

Yeah. Considering how long it’s been around and it’s continued popularity, they’ll be around for a little while, even if just relabeled.

[@user-um2iv8gi6i]

finally someone else that thinks a dual clutch transmissions are just wrong for every day cars.

[@jeffruebens8355]

A wet dual clutch automatic transmission is longer lasting than a dry one. Ford also had a lot of problems with the dry dual clutch for the Focus and Fiesta. I think the new Sportage looks great, but the reliability is unknown.

[@charliegonzalez6075]

Why would you not recommend KIA for long term use?

[@49txhunter]

You forgot all the crossovers "Except" the Soul have available AWD.

[@UrbanEconomist5]

Bought a 2022 Kia Soul, engine went out and they won’t fix it smh I’m looking at the Honda HVR now. Can’t deal with Kia again.

[@davidgreen4282]

I use to have a 2021 kia soul lx it was pretty solid but i fell behind on the payments and it got impounded but it had a little over 28,000 miles on it never had any problems with it had it about 2 years before it got impounded but how many miles did your soul have on it before the engine went out and im sorry that happened to you

[@darrylpender867]

You're the first person to give an unfavorable review of these cars; especially the Kia Seltos. Most other reviewers have "good stuff" to say about the Seltos. I need to do more research before buying.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Ignore this auto journalist review, change your oil when required and don't heavy foot drive these KIA/Hyundai budget vehicles and you will be alright........

[@JoseDiaz-qw7mg]

In my country, the kia soul gets stolen like candy. People stopped buying them for that reason

[@stevenlennon12]

I wanted a soul.but this is the last car I'm buying so I'm going for longevity and reputation.

[@mr.speyside5240]

They’re both good but the Seltos is more practical.

[@ktpravin6435]

You should rename your channel to just Toyota - Honda. Coz that's the long n short of all your videos. Save everyone's time. Just an honest feedback.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Old news about KIA/Hyundai engine fires, this so called auto journalist is a Mazda fanboy..........

[@legalmexican]

Please stop saying price point. It's the price, just price.

[@baasammhdi]

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[@mattm1686]

$320 mo insane!

[@proffessorjj]

That isn't the KIA seltos 2023 model. The new one has a much better engine and better bumper design.

[@PamenterDoug]

There is a new 2023 and a half design. Really 2024 model, which I am waiting for - much better in many ways.

[@jbg1800]

NO problems at all with my Kia.

[@KamitoEN]

Lots of misinformation in this video, probably because half the time it seems like your videos heavily rely on online info and aren't fact-checked. First off, the base engine in the Seltos is not the one in the recalls. It uses a Nu 2.0L Atkinson Cycle engine (G4NH) which is a Nu MPi engine. The recall was for the Nu GDi engine, and mainly the Theta II engines. Secondly, while the Corolla Cross does have more cargo/cabin space when the rear seats are folded, it has less rear legroom with the seats up. And it doesn't even have more cargo/cabin space if it's the AWD model. Pretty useless video for potential car buyers if they've done any kind of actual research. And even if they haven't this just provides incorrect info.

[@carhelpcorner]

What are you talking about? The 2021 Seltos with the 2.0L engine was recalled for piston rings that were not properly heat treated and could lead to total engine failure or fire. 150,000 cars were recalled. There were multiple recalls involving multiple engine problems with different Kia engines all of which led to failures and fires.

[@SusanScrapPassion]

Considering the negative review on both cars, it sounds like you would be crazy to buy one. I have never seen a review this poor on KZbin. Why isn’t anyone else reporting these issues?

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Don't listen to this auto journalist, KIA/Hyundai vehicles are decent if you don't race these budget vehicles.........

[@nofilterrecords]

Never lease

[@wassimakkire7004]

You didn't mention the seltos is not Korean it's Indian 😏

[@level7041]

Would you buy the Nissan Kicks over these?

[@justinthematrix]

Hell no

[@thanhquanky]

no, Kicks is really slow and smaller than these two.

[@frostbite6904]

I had to driven one a week ago because my car was in the shop. I returned it the same day and told them I’d rather walk.

[@user-xj8hp2lb7y]

Ни хера не понял. Какая лучше то?

[@billyrock8305]

Main those cars are just gross 🤮 Hard to make an uglier looking vehicle. If Trump was an automobile…… 😆

[@sir_john_hammond]

The Soul yes. Seltos? Fuck no. Great looking car.

[@billyrock8305]

@@sir_john_hammond Both suck. Low end garbage 🤮 🗑️

[@billyrock8305]

@@sir_john_hammond Both suck. Low end garbage 🤮 🗑️

[@mudpuddle2658]

Ever see a Fiat 500? It's a Biden look-a-like.

[@Doc1855]

The Soul really needs a redo. It’s had the same body forever. It’s very dated.