2015 Kia Soul review
Kia Soul highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Distinctive and funky exterior styling
- Spacious and versatile interior
- Fun-to-drive attitude
Cons
- Excessive wind noise at highway speeds
- Raspy base engine under hard acceleration
- Harsher ride with larger wheels
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 30 highway, 26 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $10,998 - $16,998*
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5 reasons to buy the 2015 Kia Soul
1. Spacious cabin
The 2015 Kia Soul boasts a spacious cabin with plenty of room for up to five passengers to travel comfortably. In fact, the boxy design of the Soul allows for plenty of headroom and legroom, even for adults sitting in the rear row. Being in the driver's seat of the 2015 Soul is made even more comfortable with a standard height-adjustable driver's seat, while fold-down front and rear armrests are included on all trims.
2. Surprising storage space
Despite ample space throughout the cabin, the 2015 Kia Soul doesn't lack storage space. Behind the rear row of seats, you'll find 19 cu-ft of dedicated cargo space. If you need more room, the second row folds down nearly flat to extend the cargo area to a full 61 cu-ft.
3. Ample standard equipment
With three trim configurations available, there's sure to be a 2015 Soul that's right for you. Standard equipment on the base trim is generous and includes Bluetooth® connectivity, a six-speaker sound system, full power accessories, selectable drive modes, and a six-speaker sound system.
4. Two engine configurations
The 2015 Soul is offered with two capable engine configurations. The standard engine on the base trim is a 1.6L four-cylinder at 130 hp, which is offered with both manual and automatic transmission pairings. Meanwhile, the other two trims on the 2015 Soul receive an even more powerful 2.0L four-cylinder at 164 hp. This engine is paired exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission. Regardless of engine configuration, every 2015 Soul comes with front-wheel drive.
5. Respectable fuel economy
For a vehicle of its size, the 2015 Soul gets decent fuel economy. Its base trim with 1.6L four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined for a total range of about 369 miles on a single tank of gas.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
71 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 45 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 17 |
| 3 Stars | 4 |
| 2 Stars | 3 |
| 1 Star | 2 |
RepairPal gave the Kia Soul an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Soul 3rd out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
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Base 2WD 4D Wagon
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
130
Torque (ft-lbs)
118
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.2
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
163"
Width
70.9"
Height
63"
Leg room
F 40.9"/R 39.1"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 39.5"
Front tires
P205/60HR16
Rear tires
P205/60HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2015 Kia Soul FAQ
The 2015 Kia Soul is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 24 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- !: 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- +: 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Kia Soul received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Soul as 2 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV
The 2015 Kia Soul has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2015 Kia Soul, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2015 Kia Soul Reviews.
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