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4.6
(436 reviews)
2014 Kia Soul
5
84%
4
7%
3
3%
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2%
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4%
90%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.7
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.6
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.7
Styling
4.8
2014 Soul Overview
Among the 436 owners who provided feedback on the 2014 Kia Soul for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 90% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's styling and comfort to be its strongest features and quality to be its weakest. 366 out of 436 of owners (84% of them) rank the 2014 Soul five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2014 Kia Soul. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Review Summary

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the comfortable interior with heated or cooled leather seats, ample legroom, and spacious cargo area with foldable rear seats. The responsive handling, smooth ride, and drive mode selector enhance the enjoyable driving experience. Most highlight excellent fuel economy between 25-40 mpg and low maintenance costs as major ownership advantages. The touchscreen navigation, smartphone integration, and Infinity audio systems are widely appreciated. A few report minor issues like underpowered highway performance or isolated durability concerns, but these are vastly outweighed by strong overall satisfaction and long-term reliability.
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Positive Review

"I love it!"

I am just turning 70 with some physical problems like sciatica and lower back pain. I am about 5'6"tall. I have been looking for a small hatchback for about a year and test drove about 8-9 cars that fit the bill. For ME the priorities were 1. Seat comfort 2. Ability to see over stearing wheel 3. Roominess for errands at home lumber stores, etc 4. Clearance off the ground---ie. some cars hit curb when parking 5. Fun to drive 6. Last but not least: price under $25k There are a number of cars that have better gas mileage and equal roominess, but only one other of them had seats with power assisted drivers seat and lumbar support because they cater to a younger crowd. Kia hit the mark with this car for my age group as well as younger with all the cool technology. It is easy to get in and out of, is peppy enough to pass if needed, has plenty of room, tight enough handling and VERY comfortable. Could have a little better gas milage, but not the make or break feature for me. The warranty is great as well. I love this car every time I get in it!


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Critical Review

"Engine failure"

The engine on my 2017 Kia Soul + seized. All of my maintenance was up to date. The Kia service department wants to charge me $6,000 for repairs. I am the second owner of the vehicle. Kia won't back their own product. There is no warranty coverage. So now I have an expressive lump of metal... Last Kia I will ever buy (was my second).

2014 Soul Reviews

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Anonymous Reviewer
8/13/2026
Stylish, really fun ride
Pros

Good resale value, performance, comfort

Reliable car good performance very fuel efficient. Quality interior, comfortable leather seats heated. I, like the stereo, it does have navigation plus other apps. The cargo area is spacious, and a nice luggage rack. These small cars are really fun, they are affordable and Kia has a good warranty.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Josephine
8/10/2026
Positive 😃
Pros

Good car's, value, quality leather seats

I have been really happy with this car. The fuel mileage, affordable service up keep. The styling, pretty good performance. Comfortable seats lot's of room space. I, like the cargo area, and the luggage rack. Strong reliable car, definitely a keeper.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Karina
8/9/2026
Stylish exterior/interior
Pros

Good styling cars, value, quality, performance

All I can say about these cars, they are awesome!! The fuel mileage, affordable up keep. Good performance, very nice overall ratings. Comfortable seats heated, and a nice stereo system. Reliable car, good quality, and Kia warranty coverage.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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5
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Russell
8/8/2026
Wonderful, Thumbs up 👍👍
Pros

Value Quality Styling Performance Reliability

Very neat design, sporty car with good gas mileage. Comfortable seats plenty of room. Very nice stereo with navigation. Spacious cargo area and a luggage rack. Reliable car, good performance, and the value reputation holds up well. The overall Kia warranty these vehicles have are terrific.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Brent
8/5/2026
Crazy fun Kia soul
Pros

Reliable Value is good quality comfort

This car is actually super fun. Good handling suspension. I, like the performance it has on sport mode. Good gas mileage car. Nice styling body exterior, and really nice quality interior. Leather seats that are really comfortable. A touch screen stereo with lot's of apps. Good safety technology system.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Jescar
8/3/2026
Great 👍
Pros

Popular cars, good resale value, performance

Outstanding 😊 These are really popular cars. They are literally every where.. People seem to like them, because the are affordable. Good gas mileage, low cost service. Comfortable seats and lot's of spacious room. The stereo is super fun, I like the uvo app. Good reliable car, very nice styling, and the quality.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Dalton
8/3/2026
Impressive small size boxy car's
Pros

Value Quality Styling Performance Reliable

Cons

No

Pretty cool ride, good gas mileage. On the sport mode, the performance is okay, still fun for being a small car. Comfort seating, rear folding down seats for extra cargo space. The stereo is fun, navigation etc. The overall I'm satisfied 💯 No complains!!

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Dexter
8/3/2026
Nice car's
Pros

Stereo system, Value, Reliable, Styling

They seem to be every where, they do get pretty good fuel mileage. Definitely a lower cost for service upkeep. Peppy engine performance on sport mode. Styling design appearance. Really nice quality interior setup. Comfortable seats plenty of room. Cargo area is spacious, luggage rack.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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