2023 Kia Soul GT-Line keeps on surprising with new features. Review and drive.

2023 Kia Soul GT-Line keeps on surprising with new features. Review and drive.
In today’s video I am checking out this brand new 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line. Huge thanks to Gettel Kia in Bradenton for providing the vehicle. You can shop their new and pre-owned inventory at www.gettelkiaofbradenton.com/ or give them a call 941-417-5217
The vehicle tested had the following added equipment:
Surf Blue/Fusion Black $345
Designer package $0
2-Tone Surf Blue w/ Fusion Black Roof Exterior Paint
Exclusive GT-Line Designer Black & White interior color
Removes Sunroof w/ sunshade
Carpeted Floor Mats $135
Total MSRP including destination $25,165.00
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[@terieckman5101]

I have a 2022 Kia Soul GT Line non turbo and I love it. Spunky and fun to drive. Sport mode feels like a turbo. I have had Chrysler/Dodge vehicles prior but this Soul is amazing

[@MattTheCarguy]

Well the turbo was another level but this one is nice as well. Congrats on your new ride and thanks for watching!

[@raylang339]

I like the Soul very much because of its practicality. It's also very easy to get in and out of and the cockpit gives you this sense of confidence that is appreciated from mature adults. I hope for the Soul to be in Kia's lineup for many more years to come. Good job Matt.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you! I think its a great litrle suv

[@azlife4me]

Great video. Thanks for doing it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

My pleasure!. Thank you for watching!

[@mricci571]

I just bought a second soul. They're great cars! Handling is great and I love being able to haul something in the back.

[@MattTheCarguy]

👍Great value for the money as well.

[@tthom2459]

I've had my GT Line for a little over a month. Love it so far. Drives very nice, quiet and smooth. Still a lil befuddled by all the technology . . . lots to learn for a non-techy septuagenarian. Got it for $2.5k below MSRP.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Nice! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your new ride!

[@CC-li1oz]

How?

[@BecauseHelives7]

How do I get below the MSRP? Help😊 please

[@tthom2459]

@@BecauseHelives7 Well . . . in my case - I think a lot of my luck was in the timing. My dealership had just received a lot of Souls for the new year. They implemented a 'President's Day' sale where they took $2,023 off the MSRP. They also had a Valentines Day special where the customer could select an envelope containing a random amount of discount . . . which gave me an additional $500 off. I was also paying cash . . which took away some of their bargaining leverage. You can always make an offer while letting them know you are serious and that you are prepared to hit up the next dealer if they don't 'deal' with you. BTW . . I am still enjoying my Soul. It really feels way more luxurious than the price would indicate. Good Luck!

[@BecauseHelives7]

@@tthom2459 thank youuuu for the response. I might just be looking at the right time👍🏼😊 Glad to hear you’re still enjoying the Soul🫶🏼

[@blueeyedwolf2205]

Bought one yesterday. (Here in California!) Drives fine, not crazy about the flat part of the steering wheel. Or the light colored part of the seats (I would have preferred all black or grey)...nice screen console, connects completely to your phone. I prefer not using any of the driver assist features except for back up warning. All of this can be customized. These cars are 3 inches longer than the older Kias and 1 inch wider. Very cute, love that blue color.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations!!

[@AnhNguyen-sr7dl]

congratulations! I paid 28k with gt line 2023 no tech package, so it is a bad deal

[@asltina]

I got the same car too and I love it! The D shape steering wheel was annoying at first until I got a steering wheel cover and now it doesn't bother me whatsoever!

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@asltina 👍

[@3toobular]

Fantastic review on all levels. I really appreciate it. I am strongly considering to get one soon, this review helps. It would be a daily commuter and part time Uber, nothing too heavy. Uber would be just a side gig for about fifteen hours a week unless holiday for more cash. I previously had a Nissan Cube which I adored until the cvt transmission Nissan used then pooped out at 107k miles...after warranty expired. I thank you again, you earned a sub for sure. Cheers

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you so much for the comment! I am glad you liked it. Sound like Soul would be a great fit for you!

[@bpotter9182]

My Sia Gt is 4 days old. Love it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations!

[@joelhernandez41]

I drive a 2021 Kia K5 GT line but I’m honestly going back to the Soul. The practicality and spacious interior has me wanting back in

[@MattTheCarguy]

I just wish they left the fun Turbo engine in their line up.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Just bought one. I did because I've owned a Kia Sportage since 2008 and still have it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations! Did you have any issues with your Sportage?

[@amberatkinson4230]

My wife has a 2018 Honda Fit which is in the shop due to a recall. Her rental is a Kia Soul and she is loving it. Has a little bit more pickup than the Fit and a little bit more room. She also likes being a little higher up off the ground. I'd say the only complaint is no magic seats which unfortunately are no longer offered at all in any American sold Honda. Watching this video seems like Fit lovers could easily migrate to the Kia soul.

[@MattTheCarguy]

It should be an easy migration. Sadly Fit has been discontinued her in US and it was my favorite compact hatchback.

[@janetcarroll8863]

I love my 2023 Soul LX, in Gravity Gray 💞

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats awesome!!

[@kira9328]

i have this exact one, i like it alot

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats awesome. Seems like most people who own one love it.

[@plateaugame]

I have a 2015 Soul Base manual transmission and I love it. Looking to replace it while it still has good value. Compared to other vehicles at this price point, the Soul stands out. I have found this to be a trouble-free, roomy vehicle that is fun to drive. I’ll miss the manual transmission but look forward to upgrading to an EX.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely a great vehicle. I wish they left manual as an option.

[@adrienmata5693]

i ended up buying this model . love it not a fan of the jump stop but it seem standard now a day

[@MattTheCarguy]

Jump stop? You mean the auto shit off?

[@uyunmatcha3961]

Does the 2023 model have a garage door opener/homelink? I don't think I saw any buttons for it on the rearview mirror.

[@MattTheCarguy]

No Homelink on this model. I did not find it in the option list either.

[@nunyabizniss34]

I have the '23 GT Line and love it! Although here in Canada, we get heated/ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, sunroof, full LED lights, Harman/Kardon premium audio, red interior accects and stitching and power front seats.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Wow, looks like you get the better equipment. How much is it?

[@nunyabizniss34]

@@MattTheCarguy I paid $31,000 Canadian for it, which is a pretty good deal.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@nunyabizniss34 Wow! That is less than 23k USD. Sweet deal!

[@tiffyb25]

I got this exact vehicle, and I'm loving it so far! The color surf blue is eye catching 💙 I've received so many compliments! It was a tough decision to switch from a Mazda to a kia, but im i think I made the right choice. The only thing I wish was better is the gas mileage, BUT everything else makes up for it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats great to hear! What gas mileage are you getting?

[@tiffyb25]

@MattTheCarguy I'm getting around 29-33 miles a gallon. I'm landing around 30ish. My last car was getting a lot more, closer to 40 miles to the gallon...it was a small Mazda 3 hatchback. I really do like the kia soul, though! Still a good buy!

[@tiffyb25]

Ok. Correction i'm getting like 27 miles to the gallon give or take.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@tiffyb25 thanks for sharing!

[@long_fellow]

Great car for tall people

[@MattTheCarguy]

Great point!

[@toddsnyder3388]

My 2023 GT Line has the technology package which comes with LED headlights and taillights!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for that info!!

[@thndercat1]

I am debating on the Forte GT Line Or the Soul EX

[@MattTheCarguy]

I like both but my choice would be Forte GT. If they had the turbo on the Soul that would be my choice.

[@LeciHere]

Can you compare the premium gt with the premium ex

[@MattTheCarguy]

If i get a chance I will film an EX as well but now with only one powertrain available the difference is the styling and handful of features. Drive and performance remains the same.

[@LeciHere]

@@MattTheCarguy the 2023 model year confuses me because with previous years the GT was always the top of the line with the most features. But it seems that for whatever reason 2023 I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not the GT or the ex is the most premium vehicle. It appears that some have things that the others don't but I don't understand what qualifies the price if even the most expensive vehicle doesn't include all of the features

[@gao57009]

Why is the 2023 GT Line version no longer showing on the Kia website?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Are you in the US? I just checked and its there. Not sure if the link below will take you directly to the model but select - build yours and you should see all trims. www.kia.com/us/en/soul/build?model=B2562&exterior=Steel+Gray&interior=Black+SynTex+%26+Cloth+Seating+Trim&trim=GT-Line

[@gao57009]

I used the link and the only trim levels shown are LX, S and EX. I am in the US.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@gao57009 not sure why. Mine shows LX, S GT- Line and EX. Does anyone else has the same issue?

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

I wish they made a hybrid version of the Kia Soul.

[@MattTheCarguy]

They used to hsve an all electric onr

[@kclark2227]

can I look at a window sticker to see if a 2023 Soul GT is equipped with remote start?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Remote start is standard on GT-line

[@kclark2227]

@@MattTheCarguy Thanks! Any idea why some 2023 Soul GT are $24,390 and some are $24,490. I also can't figure out why some dealerships charge $135 for carpet mats and others charge $175.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@kclark2227 the price for mats should be on the MSRP sticker. As far as the total price difference the only thing that comes to mind is the difference in destination charge depending on dealer location, but I am not sure

[@deborahjohnson9712]

LED lights are available .

[@MattTheCarguy]

They are available but only on EX trim

[@bpotter9182]

2023 GT Limited Edition

[@MattTheCarguy]

👍

[@TalismanPHX]

Bring back the Turbocharged engine, Kia. I guess they want people to buy the Seltos instead. A hybrid powertrain would be excellent as well.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Many people miss the Turbo power....myself included.

[@seanm7553]

That turbo had engine problems. Non turbos are definitely more reliable.

[@markyrogers2466]

Love this car but hate you can't get tech package, all leather, or roof in this color. Don't understand that...

[@MattTheCarguy]

And i wish they brought back the turbo 😀

[@markyrogers2466]

@@MattTheCarguy agreed!

[@tOkiOchris]

Exactly!! Only reason why I'm not buying this car. I really wanted this blue with the tech package and sunroof. Very disappointed.

[@xcrack6364]

I’m buying the GT-Line in Neptune Blue with the tech package. Gorgeous looking car. Love the wheels. Just waiting for it to arrive direct from the factory.

[@deborahaaxman280]

Lucky you! The exact one I’m looking for. Love the Neptune blue and the heated seats. It also has driver lumbar adjust which I have in my 2017 Kia Sportage and a lifesaver for bad backs in long distance driving. Funny how the lumbar support in the Kia Soul is never really mentioned although it’s included. Have fun!

[@randyjohnson5426]

Find a 2022 turbo...201 hp...2022 was last year for turbo...this 2023 is only 147 hp...😂😂😂

[@MattTheCarguy]

I was just talking to someone that i wish they brought the turbo back in the Soul.

[@seanm7553]

I thought 2020 was last yr for turbo.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@seanm7553 i know that they still had it in 2021 as I reviewed one kzbin.info/www/bejne/eorJiIOvobijmrs