Escape the Ordinary: We Test Drive of the 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line

The 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line has a very notable design the makes it stand apart from other small SUVs. The Soul offers clean, modern styling with increased interior room; upscale equipment available and optional turbocharged engine.
This reasonably priced car includes a long warranty of 10 years or 100k miles and roadside assistance for 5 Years or 60,000 miles. The 2023 Kia Soul starts at $17,500.
The Kia Soul has a lot going for it. Its boxy shape gives it a seriously roomy passenger cabin and cargo area. It's also fun to drive, with above-average handling abilities and an intuitive continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This small SUV offers solid value for money and is one of the best compacts out there.
There is so much more that offered for this price - check out our test drive and see for yourself.
Thanks for subscribing and your support! www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Hyundai Kona
Mazda CX-30
Subaru Impreza
Honda HR-V
Nissan Kicks
Toyota
Mini Countryman
Volkswagen Taos
00:00 2023 #kia Soul GT-Line #suv
01:47 Kia Soul interior
03:07 technology and audio
04:09 safety features
07:07 engine specs
07:46 test drive
09:37 cargo space
10:02 price
➡️ Thanks for your support! www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix
⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms:
Total Car Score ► www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/
with Lauren Fix, @KarlBrauer, and @JavierMota.
⬇️ Social media:
Twitter: ► laurenfix
Facebook: ► Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach
Instagram: ► laurenfix
MeWe: ► mewe.com/i/laurenfix
CloutHub: ► clouthub.com/laurenfix
Parler: ► parler.com/user/LaurenFix
Gab: ► gab.com/LaurenFix
Truth Social ► @laurenfix
Substack: ► carcoachreports.substack.com/
⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts:
► www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish
⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► amzn.to/3ifDi3j
⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► carcoachreports.com
⬇️. See more Car Coach Reports
Auto News & Car Reviews - www.carcoachreports.com
Breaking News ► laurenfix
Auto Education ► carsmarts.com
His Turn - Her Turn™ Car Reviews - histurnherturn.com/
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS
The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come.
⬇️ Our Gear ► kit.co/CarCoachReports/our-studio-kit
Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound
©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2023. All Rights Reserved.

[@gtech66]

I drove this vehicle over 1,000 miles in all kinds of weather. The soul was very zippy on the highway and had a good grip on the road. It doesn't do well in deep snow. I wish Kia offered it in AWD. It does look weird but this is what taxis look like in London. The warranty is amazing. The rear seats fold flat, you can get a 55 inch TV in there with no issue's. The older Kias had a big theft issue and many recalls, this is no longer an issue in 2023 and beyond. Thanks for the review.

[@TalismanPHX]

A terrific value for the money. Especially if you get the "S" trim level. Also, high hip point seating and a fairly low liftover height for the cargo hold is big plus for us over 60 folks. Lots of headroom and legroom too. Good review, Lauren!

[@martingriggs6362]

We love our 2022 Kia Soul LX!

[@danhall3450]

For years, the Soul was my favorite rental car. Comfortable straight forward controls, very comfy seats, plus cute. What is not to like?

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

9:12 that's it! Point A to Point B. Outside sales in Upstate N.Y. and a '22 Soul is my office. It's been an excellent car.

[@personallychris]

Great vehicle, powertrain, cost, reliability and for what it has to offer! I have that 2023 Soul in Fusion Black exterior paint. It’s been 16 months so far, with 13K miles, and has been a pleasure driving it around. Perfect height getting in and out of the vehicle. Roomy so it’s great for tall people. Very comfortable and stylish with Cloth & SynTex seating materials. It’s stylish inside and out especially with available LEDs, and that’s what I love about it! The speaker lights paired with premium audio is one of my favorite optional features! It’s perfect for someone like myself since I like to blast on some music and drive at night! By the way, the sunroof is also available on EX trim prior to that model year. I get the demand for AWD, but I’m pretty sure the Soul is supposed to be fuel efficient and affordable for its class. I highly suggest checking out the Kia Seltos-it also has available speaker lights but at another level with Bose premium audio. You can really get something more out of it, except the fuel tank capacity being less which is probably my main dislike.

[@schizy]

A CVT rather than a preferred 6 or 8 speed automatic. Sad!

[@michaelstone7514]

I love this car. It looks small on the outside but has tons of space on the inside. Drives well and is comfy and quiet. Good little car. The CVT works well and the engine power is okay as well.

[@jrs9264]

great review, but, be honest , Lauren! you like the color because it matches up perfectly to contrast buffalo wing sauce......🤣 p.s. you can hear the band Deep Purple in the background singing ' my woman from buffalo ' 🤭🤗🤣

[@CarCoachReports]

😂 it’s was fun but needs more power

[@BambiDoctor-uy9hb]

I like the price

[@BambiDoctor-uy9hb]

I like a Manuel trans

[@larrylong9367]

Just to the right and below the shifter, on my 2021 Kia Soul Turbo, is the button for 'a Heated Steering' wheel ... Does this car have a Heated-Steering wheel ... ? You didn't mention if it did...!

[@bobdavis3357]

Not enough N#, erm, power for me. Needs the 1.6T from last generation that made this still solid car quick AND fast. Great review by the Car Queen, Lauren. There's no one better.

[@jrs9264]

better yet, swap in the 2.0L turbo and transaxle ( 8 speed dual clutch) from the Kona N. yes, it fits....👺

[@bobdavis3357]

@@jrs9264 without any modifications

[@nahulanham1821]

Don't get fooled by the 10,000 mile warranty or 100, 000 miles. You're never going to get any where near that many miles before it's gone.

[@bobdavis3357]

4ith thumbs-up m, great, 2 box design

[@BambiDoctor-uy9hb]

You didn't show the jack. I wanted to see it.

[@JC-gu5cf]

Power passenger seats and AWD given where I am would have me sold on this definitely

[@BambiDoctor-uy9hb]

I have been a passenger in this car and the seats are hard. Uncomfortable for back problem.

[@BambiDoctor-uy9hb]

Looks nice. But too many windows in the back for me. No privacy for peeing or sleeping in the back

[@cgmiddle]

Normal people don't live in their cars...or go to the bathroom in them.

[@markshattis6957]

🇺🇲🇮🇱☝️

[@bobdavis3357]

I can truly fix what's wrong with this otherwise good car. Toss in a 2.5T with a ZF8 transaxle and OVERLY beefy awd. Lower profile tires, koni struts, thicker anti sway bars. And watch the masses flock t9 this nice car with a lot of room. Actually, it's pretty nice as it is.

[@iSlandeRon]

They neutered the Soul. Time to discontinue it.