Kia Soul (2009 - 2013) 1.6 CDRi 2 5d Auto (2011/60) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That being a mum of two under fours doesn't mean you have to get a "Mum-Bus"!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Quirky, cool practical and I'm sure a few of the neighbours will be upgrading soon!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Depends what I am looking for when it comes to buying a car. At the moment this car is a fantastic solution for me and my family.

What are you likely to buy next?

Whatever suits my family and my budget at the time.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,499

When did you buy the car?

April 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Price was excellent for the low mileage Dealer mot'd, serviced and 12 months road tax in the price too.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Warranty, space, child friendly, economical, stylish.

What was the dealer like?

What a pleasure to buy a car from Carl and Steve from Garth Motors in Deganwy, North Wales. Really friendly, not the usual forecourt patter but good honest information and excellent customer service. No pressure. No farmyard smell, just nice guys selling honest cars.

What's it like to drive?

Like driving a small tank, safe secure and sticks to the road like glue.

What's it like to park?

Easy! I don't have the parking sensors and to be honest don't miss them. The car is boxy and you have clear vision so really easy to judge your parking.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing

What's most practical about your car?

Compact from the outside but once you get inside it is cavernous, loads of room for kids. Two car seats in the back (one Isofix booster chair and one Maxi-Cosi Axiss which takes up a lot of room) still plenty of leg and wriggle room and space for an extra bum. Previous car a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso even in that drivers and passenger seats further forward than was really comfortable so I was quite surprised that I didn't have that problem at all, my passenger has commented how much room he now has. Boot is really roomy, not as big as an estate but room enough for a M&P Sola Buggy to fit in and essential box of car stuff, still room for a couple of shopping bags. Old fuel bill of £45 pw is now £25. More inside storage than you might think.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It has voice recognition so you can Bluetooth your phone in over the speakers, also has USB and iPod ports.