Should You Buy a KIA SOUL? (Test Drive & Review MK1)

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

We’ve got a 2014 Soul diesel (2nd gen), owned since new. It’s done just under 140k miles. It’s never had anything done other than routine servicing and brake pads/discs. I’m waiting for the big bills, but so far it has been fantastic. I won’t buy another Soul when it dies, probably, as it’s my wife’s car and too small as a main family car. But I may well buy another Kia as I’ve been so impressed with this one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Modern Kia's are great. They've come a long way

[@paulparoma]

Even if you wanted to buy another one, I don't think they are sold anymore.

[@theartyyvonnemixedmediaart7259]

I have a custom made brand new 2017 model and it’s an amazing vehicle. Never had any issues with it either and it’s now 4 years old. Got through its big 4 yr MOT and service with flying colours. Only little changes over the years like new wind wipers, all terrain tyres fitted as Kia tyres were not adequate for living rurally. It has amazing interior, far superior than the model shown in this video, having 6 gears and petrol, great at overtaking on motorways etc and in high winds, has rear parking video, sensors and MP3 which I hate as I prefer CD player and is so smooth on the road, can’t feel bumps on road or stones etc unlike the dreadful Kia Rio lol which I got on hire and was like a sardine tin lol. I would certainly by either another soul or a Kia sportage. Has been a good family car and got me round most of U.K. and only done 37k to date, very economical vehicle.

[@allanbaker5775]

Informative coupled with a bit of humour, you will go far.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@antking8847]

Haven't you noticed - he already has been far!

[@richarddyasonihc]

I read a comment from somebody a few months ago, who said that you would make a much better presenter for ‘Top Gear’. I would second that.

[@paulparoma]

Matt would be a little too good for that daft show.

[@charlenecanchola6535]

I inherited a 2014 in the past year and I’ve grown quite fond of the little muppet. Love the headroom and the comfy front seats with decent lumbar support. The rear seating is not bad either. It’s a fun little car to drive. Just returned from a 1000 mile trip and this car was a little trooper. Looking to buy a new car in the next year or so and, much to my own surprise, I’m seriously considering another Soul.

[@acorndogs904]

It could be worse Imagine driving a merc with a Renault engine in it

[@Brian-om2hh]

It could be *much* worse. Imagine driving a Renault with a Renault engine in it.

[@acorndogs904]

My subaru lawn mower has better engine

[@bertalanlovasz7512]

Bmw with Peugeot engine in it? The worlds laughing stock is this piece of shit 1.6

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Imagine driving a Toyota with a BMW diesel engine (1WW/2WW engine also known as the N47)

[@andrewnewcombe9943]

Another great video Matt... in depth review with some cheeky one liners thrown in to make you chuckle. Keep up the good work.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spankysmp]

Not a pensioner yet but I'd buy one just for the hell of being to thrown everything in the back with the seats down. I'm with you there with 'something different' I've always been tempted to get a NIssan Cube

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

Nissan Cube is a step too far...LOL

[@chappy2121]

They do one with an Impul kit I think it's called. Japanese tuning firm, cool body kit and supercharged, properly cool

[@spankysmp]

@@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars Not for me. Just love weird cars that no one else drives...maybe I'm weird? LOL

[@Kered-9]

I had a cube for 5 years, I loved it. I just got a 21 Soul and it's awesome!

[@passinthru5992]

I considered the cube until my wife told me I’d need to park it at the neighbors house.😂😂

[@JPSAudioWorks]

I had one of those bad boys in red, and in the rough terrains and heavy climbings provided by Colombian geography, it was simply amazing. I loved the thing so much, that I upgraded it to the 2015 bicolor automatic model and I can't be happier with it.

[@davidetrevisan1290]

oh really, did you rent one there? i remember roads were difficult from city to city :)

[@Okanagan48]

This very day, my wife traded her 2010 Kia soul. 110,000k on the clock. It was a fantastic little car. No serious issues, above brakes tires etc. She would have purchased a new one, but didn't like the aggressive look of the front grill. Replaced with a 2021 Nissan Kicks. We are in Canada.

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Your videos are top tier man, I honestly wish you were just a reviewer full time and reviewed every kind of car possible like supercars etc. Keep up your great work

[@HighPeakAutos]

Maybe one day!

[@ronniehall2660]

"hearing aid beige" had me dead 🤣💀

[@nekite1]

Also known as "old man's beige".

[@richiebtime489]

I remember Quentin Wilson using this line in the 90s :)

[@sandersson2813]

Also known as "Prosthetic limb beige"

[@jayturner3397]

Lol, must admit thought of one for a 'shopping ' car..Still chuckling

[@mondujar279]

Oi, stop being rude about pensioners. I was 29 once, actually I was also 10 once as well. I just worked hard, lived my life and slept a lot at night. Then one day I woke up and was 66 years old, and the government sent me some money for nothing. What’s not to like? I have started to paint my entire house beige and have bought a Passat. I am looking for a car with a built in commode but no luck so far. If you get one let me know youngster

[@brendandoherty2159]

See mate, that's obviously what's wrong there....u need an R Soul!!!!

[@densalbeach1]

Bought an 09 in red for my wife nearly 5 years ago. Our kids called it Postman Pats van and even bought a black and white stuffed cat for it. Ok silly stuff over, the car has been faultless, passed all MOT s. My daughter is now learning to drive in it. Cracking little car that is fun to drive.

[@andywilson6802]

You made us wait for the pun, but it was worth it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRicardo11]

They are a great buy and I agree with you on them compared to the competition. They did offer a 150 hp diesel 6 speed in 2018 and you can buy one of them with low mileage and 5 yrs warranty for about £11000 to £12000 and they were a very much improved car. The people who are not sure about the styling should drive one because they will get a Pleaseeant surprise just how well they drive. Today you can only buy them as a full EV but their not cheap at around £37k. They have over 200 hp and a 280 ml range.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

His humor. Chef's kiss. 😘

[@Oskar.Schulz]

I have KIA Soul, perfect car for me at the moment. This is what i need in Gdańsk now ~ comfortable city car. I can feel the soul of this car. 😂❤️

[@alial3taby91]

Man that was really funny when you gave an example about the colour haha

[@smackroscoe]

The “R” Soul? Subscribed!

[@davidmoynahan9585]

thanks for adding the rear seat knee room test, helpful to really show the versality of any car.

[@mickymac6571]

I don't want one, wouldn't buy one but I am going on auto trader now to price them.😎

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

Me too!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Matt does this to us doesn't he? 👍😁

[@jeanr6948]

Eeeech! Me as well !

[@grez6330]

I'll stick to my ford focus 1.6tdci mk2, bit boring, good on economy, cheap to tax, great handling and comfort....just very boring round town....

[@Lincolnator721]

Love this car. I have the 2015 Kia Soul Base 1.6L Automatic with 232,000 miles and counting. It's been awesomely reliable. I took it into the Kia dealership for recalls, all is well. I drove the 2010 Kia Soul with the 2.0L Automatic, and wow - it's so much peppier than mine. Apparently, the 2nd generation Kia Soul has an improved suspension and overall handling in comparison to the 1st generation. There are quite a few Kia Souls' here in the US. Great humor and presentation. Thank you for the review. You earned a subscriber.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for subscribing. That’s impressive that you’re on 232,000 miles!

[@Lincolnator721]

@@HighPeakAutos Indeed, hopefully the Kia Soul will stick around and we'll get to see a 4th generation and more. 😎

[@ainteasybeingwheezy]

lined the punchline up perfectly Matt mr manning would be proud

[@MrMandopicker]

We live in Northern Ontario Canada. We purchased our first KIA Soul in 2010. It was about the third or fourth one to come into the Sudbury Dealership. Since then we have purchased a 2015, 2018, and last noVember we bought our 2021. We have used the soul to travel to the east coast for 5 weeks and to Alberta for a few weeks. Although it is not a Cadillac ride they were adequate and equal to the task. We endure lots of cold in the winter and Heat with humidity in the summer. The climate control system is well up to the challenge. I have transported a 3/4 upright bass fiddle and a full sized electric keyboard in it. What more do you need to get the mail, groceries and go to the bank. I see all ages driving them. We will sure consider another one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like them. They're great cars. Kia's are in general to be fair

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Why ever not! Box on wheels 👍🏻

[@joshuatowler8804]

When it first came out it only had a 5 year warranty as at the time Kia warranty was depending where the car was built. A year later Kia made all the models have 7 year warranties

[@davidwalker8345]

Steadily going through your videos, Great viewing and humorous descriptions 😆👏👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@ahuehuete4703]

I have a 2013 Soul, US spec. It has a 2 liter, 164 hp engine, with a 6 speed automatic. I bought it new and it has been a good car.

[@chrisbolton5461]

I didn't think these videos could get any better. Well I was wrong. Keep up the good work.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you

[@alanjackson4646]

Just bought one today 2014 1.6 GDI in black.40,000 miles, full year no quibble guarantee.

[@mrmitch5054]

Brilliant as always Matt. Cheers

[@kieranblenkinsop7610]

Great review of a very underrated car that I’ve had a soft spot for for years. The second generation model was available as a Sport model with the 201hp engine out of the Ceed GT - I bet that’s a laugh!

[@themagicrat8803]

My wife had a MK1 Quantum and switched to a MK2 Maxx in 2018. The first generation was good but the second so much better. These are the basically small cars but with a boxy 'Tardis' feel and that higher riding position which makes them so easy to drive. The Soul didn't really catch on in the UK but is still a massive seller in the USA. I drive a Sorento. As well as the seven year warranty I like the specification system Kia use for their models - it's so easy selecting 1, 2, 3, 4 or the special edition names. You don't have all the hassle of expensive extras and packs.

[@jon81crowe]

@4:21 I love the bonnet shot where it looks like someone has removed the engine from it

[@jeanr6948]

Weirdly I loved the styling when they first came out. Can see why surf dudes in US like them! I thought someone should design a tiny matching caravan! As usual with your videos I too went off to Autotrader to check out prices - £5/6,000 gets a good looking shiney black diesel auto wiv reasonable mileage and 6 speakers - wot more could one ask for a runabout? Excellent stuff as usual from HPA!

[@ruperthollandjkjk4387]

My mum has had a diesel auto for about 10 years. Apart from a DPF issue in the second year, replaced under warranty, nothing has gone wrong with it. Maybe it’s not the most exciting car in the world but it’s different.

[@ichbindoof2004]

Mat, you’re the only person in the world that could make a Kia Soul sound interesting. Thanks for another great video mate 👍

[@iancolePRD129G]

Great review as always Matt, would consider one of these

[@MediKombi]

Great video! Used to own a second generation Kia Soul in top trip. Was a fantastic vehicle without almost any issues until the vehicle blew the engine at 71,125 miles. Had it replaced under warranty (Kia dealers suck) and drove it until about 94,000 miles. Had the car for five years and sold it in august of 2020 for a 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 which I enjoy more!

[@Vicente.S]

I feel like everybody that I know that had a Kia Soul before had their engine blow. My brother-in-law’s 2016 Kia Soul engine blew at 30k miles. And my friend had a 2014 Kia Soul engine blow at 60k miles. Both of them hated the car and tried very hard to get rid of it but both of them had the engine replaced by Kia. Hearing both of their story’s really scared me away from buying a Kia

[@Sweaty__Sheep]

Diesel or petrol?

[@MediKombi]

@@Sweaty__Sheep 2.0L “Nu” petrol engine

[@afafsoliman4247]

It’s a fantastic car I have one 2010 model and 250,000 k and still running beautifully, but they are not cheap at all in Australia 🇦🇺

[@tigerroz123]

I was expecting you to roast this. Still could be worse, like a vauxhall agila

[@michaelvitale4029]

Had a 2013. Just traded it in for a 2021. I love them.

[@geewong4801]

Nice vid... Might be buying one next week

[@geewong4801]

So I bought it on the strength of your verdict. A basic Kia Soul 1 but with just 75k for less than 2300

[@Lostlosts]

​@@geewong480110 month later update?

[@parvinkukar1259]

Do you spend the whole night thinking of jokes to put into your vids. “ R Soul”, comedy genius. Spot on how some makes appeal so differently depending on markets. Honda Civic in USA are driven by the youth and in the uk by the pensioners

[@vdubster]

Definitely on our shortlist for my wife’s work car replacement as she’s a district nurse.

[@paulwilkinson3963]

Fair play to em with those seats. They got half way up and decided they were gonna be dull as hell and just slapped a random design on at the top end

[@torreswaithe8607]

That little scenario with Margaret @ 3:50 had me cracking up lol

[@davidmarshall5596]

Excellent review & love the quirky referances😎

[@simongibbs2986]

You're on form in this one!!

[@chappy2121]

I think this is one of those cars that people who just need a car for getting A to B, chuck stuff in for the tip, and want something, cheap and with loads of kit on, that isn't a Golf, Focus etc 🤔

[@rogerb68]

Let's hope Margaret liked he Soul 🤣 Cheers Matt, as always great content..

[@iandyson2176]

informative and funny you're a must watch

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@brianobrien9413]

Had one of these in 2010 mine had a bass woofer where yours had the dog dish and you could change the lighting colour in the door speakers also .

[@BegocerL]

I like red color for the 2010s but I prefer the 2011s which got the multiple color options for the door speakers. There's also a sub woofer in the trunk for mine that came stock too for the 4u trim

[@gaylongraham077]

The "hearing aid beige" was a classic 👌

[@alchapman1052]

7 years or 100k warranty can't be bad ,worth a thought if your in the market for a smaller car .

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

I think it's pretty cool looking and useful

[@aidank2]

Yes a Great run around always have a smile for the Kia Soul 😎

[@kenwheeler1525]

Another fun informative video. Well done Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@stanwoltynski4153]

Won't be looking on Autotrader todayKia Soul sport with 200 horses exists, rest of the range is pretty good tho. SWIMBO has a Soul Maxx auto in yellow, not even a light bulb changed - cheap car 4 years old and still has 3 years warranty and you're up to 116K subscribers. Ive watched every one of your videos they're great, funny and informative ta very much

[@robscene66]

😆 so pleased with yourself at the end!

[@bendoyle5023]

Would love to see you review a Nissan Cube!

[@tristanpage6805]

Great car, very reliable, quirky, modern even now would I want one NO!

[@johnfittis5764]

Hearing aid white 🤣🤣🤣 he always has a few good ones in every review. Love this guy, best reviews on you tube👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@chrisjones6017]

Great finishing punch line haha

[@peterkelly9540]

I own a 2011 soul echo. She's black with white accents and the racing stripe. Great car to drive and own

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Great review Your comments are hilarious Matt.. So entertaining to watch & listen. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@HighPeakAutos Always. 👍👍 Looking forward to an update video on ur Defender 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@richarddyasonihc]

Great humorous quips with this revue - can only begin to thank lucky stars that my lawfully wedded didn’t se one of these, when I had to buy a lower mileage car - or I could have been co-opted into buying one. Funny about the ceiling, that is exactly what happened to my Mother’s kitchen ceiling. She,and my brother were heavy smokers. It was quite a disgusting colour, though it started out a nice glossy white.

[@christofinb]

They are touted as being a good budget camping car I notice

[@stephenburley4332]

T-gdi version with near 200bhp and 7.5 0-60 sounds pretty sporty and hilarious to me. On my one to watch for in 10 years and under 2k list.

[@timothyhh]

Kia switched to a 6 speed auto in in 2011 or 2012 in the States at least. I cross-shopped Fortes and Souls against the Civic in Fall 2011 and I remember all the Kias had 6 speeds vs. the Civics 5 speed. The Kia dealer experience was crap though otherwise I likely would've bought a Soul in ! trim.

[@TheRussianLondoner]

Can't wait to hear your opinion on something like Toyota iQ

[@DJL78]

Back in the day these where plentiful in every major city in the states. I distinctly remember the Green Tea Latte color was popular in Chicago, while Cocktail Orange was popular in San Francisco, and Moonlight Blue was the color of choice in Denver. 🌈

[@steveegginton535]

Never given these much thought - you make quite a good case for the car. That hearing aid beige example gives it a rather bland look, the red one you also have in stock looks more interesting although probably wouldn't appeal to Margaret☺️Think these are attracting younger buyers now - our nephew has just brought a new EV Soul and is pretty happy with it.

[@Deadsphere]

My family bought a 2010 Soul Sport brand new in 2009. 5-speed manual, FWD, it's a lot of fun. It's enough to convince me that my next car will be a Hyundai Veloster N.

[@michaelcrisolito1051]

That ending was epic, another great video 👏 👌 😎 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@megapangolin1093]

Interesting car, did think about getting one. Dont like the Roomster? You haven't owned one. Not fast, but incredibly practical. You can get a bike in the back and 4 passengers. Great to see someone extolling the virtues of peoples cars and not just the usual thrashbuckets or sniffmobiles... Thank you.

[@lyndepaul6087]

Hey do a review on a 2006 Suzuki grand vitara please 🤗🤗🤗😉😉

[@jeffrey1261]

Every time I see a Juke I laugh to myself, "why Nissan, why?" So when I heard the preference of the Soul over the Juke, I remembered that review. Never heard of the Soul before this, but liked it immediately. 👍🏾 I'll be on the lookout for this.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I'd much rather have this than a Juke

[@James101]

I have one of these. 2013 6 speed auto diesel. Never gone wrong and with 17 inch wheels handles very well. 18 inch originals were not good.

[@stevenham1937]

They do have the 1.6t version that does 60 in 7.2 ish that I think should from now on be known as the R Soul.

[@patdavis6383]

I was born with a soul and one is enough for anyone.

[@ridervfr2798]

I got a 2017 with 40,000 miles, just did the front pads, they had a funny wire on the bottom of each pad to hold them in the calipers. I ended up nixing them. Good car, 6 speed manual, AC, base model car. First new car I ever owned, paid off 17,000 US dollars. Cheers.

[@paultaylor9652]

I laughed so much at R Soul I choked. You shocked me with that review though.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@d.c.Jones70]

Great vid as usual,they do do a sport model with over 200bhp but sadly not an R .😂😂😂

[@michaeldaugherty6826]

101,000 miles and still going strong.

[@XENONEZZ2]

Good review ....can I suggest you check out the new Soul EV please. Really like mine...it's a super vehicle.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like those. I’ll have to get hold of one for filming

[@XENONEZZ2]

@@HighPeakAutos Thanks... would be great if you could. Not just saying this because I'm an owner but if any of your viewers are looking to go electric the Soul EV should at the very least be on their shortlist. Miles ahead of the new Mokka for instance in my opinion.

[@chrisbrown7994]

Even the Soul Burner is bought by pensioners, the facflift makes all the difference imo, subtle changes but looked so much better.

[@ImranChaudhry]

Matt... the R-Soul would have too much noxious emissions.

[@markrichardson5442]

WE had to ditch a Merc C220 Coupe due to illness, bought a Kia Soul Quantum, has every comfort the Merc had, much easier to get into.

[@peteg8920]

You just gave this newly retired old man a choice he never previously considered.

[@steelcity791]

Ditto .

[@Brian-om2hh]

Skoda Yeti is equally as practical, and also a sound reliable choice....

[@HighPeakAutos]

Both this and the Yeti are very good

[@leegreveson]

By which I really hope you mean you're taking up windsurfing to enjoy in your retirement and this is the practical car you'll need to transport the board 😎

[@izzirosenberg9339]

Oh that last bit was just great! Think the r soul name should be reserved for the driver of an audi rs

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha true

[@voicezful]

cheers for decent review, although 6:42 'Prices start at a couple of grand in the UK' - please tell me where, not in Scotland tha's for sure.

[@Nick-lm5lz]

This is a nice car . Definitely not boring

[@vxrbandit2527]

Love ya loads mate 🙏🙏🙏 You could review a washing machine and I`d still love it 🙏🙏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you!

[@Pyrolonn]

It's wild seeing the UK version with the steering wheel on the passenger side. I've had a Soul for 11 years now and really like it, though we don't drive much so the mileage is still around 30k. So far very few problems. Patched a tire, changed the battery, brakes and rotors. The auto start has never really worked and we did have the KIA dealer do a freeby fix when I knocked the seat release packing the back during a vacation. The Kia dealer also had trouble making the auto start work after playing with it for a couple of hours, so that's my one complaint I suppose.

[@josephmifsud8261]

I would never have considered this. I may do now instead of a Yeti. Although I will avoid the Dulux Nicotine white and any other magnolia colours

[@rebeccatreitel7449]

Love my 2013 vanilla shake colored Soul😍😍

[@allenmontrasio8962]

"They could have called it the Soul-R or perhaps the R-S..." that had me spitting out my coffee 😀

[@daviddenley3512]

I always like your reviews but not always the car your reviewing so, I'll close my eyes and listen to your jokes. Thanks for your taking the time to do this video, I'm sure someone will want to buy one.

[@Janshevik]

Glad to see more lower class cars