Review: 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

[@2006gtobob]

Weirdly attractive vehicle that is reasonably quick, built well, and practical.

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

It’s crazy to believe the soul went from being a joke to one of the best looking mini crossovers out there

[@tysonstuart312]

Getting close to 400k, I can’t wait for the acceleration reaction compilation 😂

[@TESTDRIVEFREAK]

front look like stormtrooper

[@sir_dinkle]

14:30 if ya know ya know

[@JD-ef1jb]

Agree with you 1000% about the back end. It would have looked so much better if they hadn't connected it across the top. The seats are one of the favorite features that my wife and I like about our Soul. They are so comfortable. Other favorite thing is the whole "interior space of a suv, that drives like a car." I've bitched about the dual-clutch so I won't repeat myself with that other than to say you were dead on with the whole full bore or nothing thing. The other thing worth mentioning is with the previous generation you could get the panoramic sunroof. They removed it for this generation. Great review as always Matt.

[@basithph8958]

It looks like the Trooper from Star Wars

[@alansmilealot]

*After a long intense losing battle*

[@DucatiDiaries]

Cool little car. Kia's definitely been stepping up their game (Stinger for another example).

[@marineshtf9954]

Yep turbo v6 awd automatic, I don't know who's running the company and making the call on all of the stingers being automatics but it's diffently someone who's a tool.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Stinger needs to have a manual gearbox, then its a perfect car

[@johnholst]

This car is so awesome! Practical and fun! My only bone with this new one is that they didn't offer and independent rear suspension or awd. But now we know why. The Kia Seltos has both of those.

[@lorrainegodsey1253]

I just bought a 2020 GT Line and love it! I didnt realize the color was Black Cherry. Nice from my 2015 Kia. Thanks for the info@

[@xgamerx]

This is the best version of Kia Soul they have ever made. My lady just got one and done extensive testing. It's great! I own a Q60 so I prefer better engine but this one will do with the GT top of the line Soul. Overall, very happy with the purchase and I urge people to look outside the box. I recommend it greatly....the top line that is.

[@hectorlatorre2367]

THANK YOU MATT. I BOUGHT THE LX AND IT IS MUCH MUCH MORE ROOMIER AND LONGER. THIS SOUL MAKES MY SOUL HAPPY I HAVE HAD SO MANY PEOPLE IN MY CAR AND THEY ARE SHOCKED THEY CANNOT BELIEVE IT IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE FROM MY 2016 SOUL. Matt thanks for explaining my new vehicle. Matt you explain it well have you brought a Kia Soul?

[@Natethegreat200c]

That transmission seems really set and snappy around town while your talking I can hear it shifting on beat.

[@luv2bottom]

I absolutely love it, I have a 2012 Soul Exclaim & never had any issues with it. I’d trade it for this but since they got rid of the leather, cooled seats, panoramic roof it’s not worth the price considering the last model was cheaper & offered those options.

[@skibadaniel]

Keep it ! I give mine away for 2020 EX, not bad but less features. And of God I miss panroof.

[@rabbitruck]

It is a crime against humanity that the base LX trim is available with a manual transmission, but the GT turbo is not.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Yeah, shame on KIA and their dealers for not wanting to see their highest trim model sitting unsold on dealer lots for months until they're finally sold at a significant discount.

[@rabbitruck]

@@stephenhendricks103 Kias, aside from the new Telluride, are typically sold at a significant discount already. Kia already effed up the Soul trim heirarchy for 2020. Way too complex, too many trims. Has to be a nightmare to stock inventory as a dealer, since you're set up for failure by the high number of vehicle configuration options. Also, the turbo is now priced too high for what it is. The LX and S trims should be combined into one level. EX trim is fine where it is. X Line without AWD is silly but OK, leave it for the wannabes. GT trim should have been turbo only and about $1500 cheaper than where it sits today. TL,DR: eliminate two trims by combining LX and S into one, and drop GT non turbo. As far as a manual option goes, I can see your argument if the end result is to drop the manual from the Soul altogether. But if you're going to have it, you might as well offer it in the GT. The Civic Si and Veloster N crowd along with the GTI shoppers would probably be attracted by such a useful vehicle with the turbo and without the crappy DCT. Something like 40% of GTIs are sold with a stick shift. Soul turbo stick would be a natural competitor.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@rabbitruck Apparently the broader range of models hasn't been a problem for KIA. The sales of the Soul over the first six months are up over 10% compared to last year.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

@@stephenhendricks103 it would actually sell faster with the manual gearbox because of the crowd it is aiming for

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@GhostOfAMachine Here's a hint. Manufacturers spend millions of dollars on market research every year to determine customer preferences. Even more importantly, manufacturers (with the exception of Tesla) don't sell their vehicles to consumers; they sell vehicles to dealers who order what their customers ask for. If neither market research nor dealers demonstrate a willingness to purchase vehicles, they won't be offered. And despite the desires of auto reviewers and self-styled "enthusiasts" for MT's most manufacturers don't detect a significant demand for MT's for all but a tiny segment of their vehicles. And KIA doesn't aim to sell their vehicles to "tiny" segments. They aim for spots where the largest number of consumers exist and for whom dealers are willing to put down hard cash to purchase.

[@MoroccoGamer]

i love this car design for some reason

[@robertocoto2246]

The Range Rover of Kia

[@cyruspark6472]

I’m actually surprised that I liked the back more in person than I liked the front end.not saying the front is bad at all, it’s a cool car.

[@andre26261095]

I agree with you the steering wheel is definitely too cluttered they should have space the buttons out more

[@gutturf]

You say that it does not have ventilated seats, but all the specs I have read for the GT Turbo say it does.

[@Reaper1008]

The Electric Soul also has pretty good tq.. plus there is no or almost no loss to wheels.. they cost a bit more. I have driven a few of them.. Its weird to spin the tires, and not have engine noise.

[@jum.878]

Kia needs to put that front end on the Telluride pronto, how'd they miss that opp. is BEYONNND MEEE ?!!!

[@anthonybrunotheodd]

This is a nice COMPACT car. I personally wouldn’t buy if I wanted a crossover.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

Nice emphasis on the compact. EVERYONE knows it's a compact

[@anthonybrunotheodd]

NOFATCHICK1 Thank you my friend! We both see through the false advertising that is common with car companies these days.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

@@anthonybrunotheodd Yeahhh no. I wasn't agreeing with you. I agree it's a compact car, buts it's Excellent with more space than some hatchbacks & I'd get this easily over Sub-compact SUVs & even some compact SUVs. SUVs are played out & boring.

[@iluvcakes19]

@@NOFATCHICK1 more of a hatchback to me

[@GhostOfAMachine]

It's a nice hatchback and I drive one with a 6 speed manual

[@cocolopz1]

Looks like a baby Land Rover

[@Mystr438]

Jorge Lopez I think the design was copied from Range Rover but the back was cut straight down.

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

Kia has made it handsome and I like that 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@markrussell24]

Just bought one yesterday!

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

Mark Russell how you liking it? You got the 1.6?

[@mvo1293]

It’s a shame they didn’t put ac rear vent Edit: rear ac vent*

[@Diego-xy9if]

Matt get your hands on the new m340i ASAP ! I’d love to see you review that car

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I'll try!

[@bikes7777]

The 3rd brake light is at the top of the rear lights, so it DOES light up.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Right, but only a small part. I meant the whole thing.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

I have the 2020 LX 6 speed and it's an excellent hatchback or mini wagon. Calling it a crossover though sounds like an insult to this fine hatchback

[@kylebelcina]

I’m not really into box cars but I low-key kind a like this

[@tuta123seb]

Exactly,not that lowkey tho😂

[@buildmorefarms1007]

You should review the 2019 Fiat 500x with the new 1.3 turbo...it makes 210 foot lbs of torque! Sweet engine.

[@raiden000]

i kinda like the pop up hud, makes me think im a fighter pilot lol.

[@basithph8958]

This thing is rad!

[@rohansingh494]

lmaooo I liked the "Hey! Yo!" color option XD

[@irishuwould5185]

Looks like an angry Ford Flex

[@Tomatohater64]

Love the 2020 GT turbo.

[@o0260o]

Love it. It's like a big kei car.

[@Z3sty367]

Saw a red one yesterday looks sharp

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

Puts my nissan to shame and funny thing is nissan stopped making the juke but not this😂😂😂

[@JT-fq2bl]

The Mazda CX-3 is the king of handling feeling, not numbers. The Hyundai / Kia siblings are the power / handling kings in this class for numbers, but they're a notch below the Mazda CX-3 in handling feeling. Google C & D 2020 Kia Soul X-Line review. That car reached 0.91g in handling with all season tires.

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Man they fell asleep when choosing wheels for this thing. I still think the Scion XB (Toyota bB) did the box best. Loved my first gen as it had a 5 speed with the 19" TRD wheels and sport exhaust. It was slow as ass but still fun to drive and turned heads everywhere.

[@khailils446]

Turned heads at how ugly it was

[@AndreasFjord]

I've a feeling it'd be an even better car, if it had a manual transmission. And with a nice exhaust and some lowering, then it could be an odd and quirky "hot hatch"

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Imagine the 2.0 turbo from the Veloster N in this with the 6 speed manual

[@cutthroat795]

You know how we laugh at how weird things in the utopian films of the 50’s look? This car could be in one of those movies that we laugh at.

[@_dmfd]

Have they released the ForteGT line yet?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Not yet.

[@_dmfd]

@@MattMaranMotoring I just realized I put GT Line, I meant the normal GT, I cant stand CVTs. but pleaaaase next year when the Forte5 GT Line is released, review it!

[@mccali2519]

sound system how many speakers total watts?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

10 speakers, 640 watts.

[@mccali2519]

@@MattMaranMotoring thanks matt....wow thats a nice system for that size i might get that kia now

[@matriqtaylor]

GT Turbo not available in Canada :(

[@JT-fq2bl]

Canada might get the Seltos GT. The soul is an entry level crossover in Kia's lineup like the Hyundai Venue.

[@liontribe__gameing5902]

Looks like a land rover evoque mini😂

[@levonf.8093]

*it looks like an evolved toaster*

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

Review: 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

[@1cheesemaster113]

you should do a Tesla Model SP100D

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

And here I am with my moms 1st gen my god this shit is boxy compared to the newer ones like seriously I’m about to persuade my mom into trading in for this 😂

[@kbdw7304]

It’s a cool funky car

[@trewebster5884]

Lowkey want one😶

[@Agentricochet13]

Raise your hand if you have wenor

[@_baller]

Your views down like 80% from years ago....might need to change it up

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Where did you get 80% from? At my absolute peaks I was getting 2.5 million views a month but have been getting 1.5-2 million views a month for several years now. This past month I did 1.3 million, so down a little but definitely not 80%. There's nothing to change up since I refuse to do vlogs or clickbait. Not many other ways to do a car review if you want it to actually be informative.

[@_baller]

20k views on recent vids vs over 100k from years ago

[@ES350gitgapped]

@@MattMaranMotoring Old conversation but anyways you're doing very well. Your reviews are among the best on KZbin.

[@Mystr438]

All the features that made Kia unique and distinctive is gone forever! Don’t like it. ???

[@stevensanchez330]

Yea the front is cool but they bombed the rear

[@typeXJuggernaut]

No Soul turbo model is sold in Canada thumbs down to Kia on that moronic decision. Canada gets the shaft with all show NO GO

[@docsanti8971]

I would never buy another car with a DCT, they suck! At low speeds they hesitate when to change gears, especially in heavy traffic. I prefer the IVT transmission for daily driving and they do a very decent job in highway and fuel economy is way better.

[@JamesDuncan1]

That’s a nice Blazer

[@lawlkings]

Blazer that copied from Land Rover Evoque* you mean

[@tully2shoes]

Can you comment on the cabin noise?

[@johnnybandit5141]

2020 Scion XB

[@_baller]

Eh?

[@bubbykinderable]

You create anxiety...Slow down bro and just breathe!

[@WHERESSS]

who would buy this over a GTI?

[@Pawelu87]

This car is so so so ugly like always