I bought this car because of the crash ratings and the price. And...it's one of the few cars still available in a manual. Aside from a recall (which was a quick fix), I haven’t had a single mechanical issue with it. It handles very well and is surprisingly sporty - and if it doesn't feel sporty enough for you, you can flip it over to sport mode for even smoother handling.

This is the second Kia Soul I have leased because I am so in love with it! I plan to purchase it after my lease is up. I don't like vehicles that are too low to the ground or too high, so this is seriously the perfect middle. The gas mileage is reasonable, as well. It rides smoothly, and the steering isn't too sensitive. I am constantly recommending this car to my friends and family because of how highly I think of it. I actually convinced my husband to get one, too. So now we are leasing two Kia Souls. I like that the design of the car doesn't drastically change from year to year when the new model comes out.