The car is solidly built and is a remarkably quiet ride. It is surprisingly roomy for a compact vehicle with great head and leg space. The six-speed manual transmission is responsive and has great pick up. Highway driving averages 31-33 mpg and still gets an average of 28-29 in the city. I really wish the back seats would fold into the floor or up against the front seats to allow for a larger continual flat hauling space.

The Kia Soul is a very affordable and convenient vehicle. It obviously does not have the same amount of space as many other vehicles, however it does manage that space very well. The inside is a lot bigger than it looks on the outside. On top of the size, the vehicle gets very good gas mileage, it is maneuverable, and overall fun to drive. I mean you get what you pay for. It's not the nicest vehicle but you get a lot of bang for your buck. For someone like me that likes to fish, this vehicle is great for putting down one seat to put in all my fishing gear.