I haven’t had a new vehicle.. well, ever and I probably never will. So when the folks at Kia offered to bring out a 2012 Kia SOUL for us to drive for a week, I was more than a little excited. The week flew by and I was definitely sad to see the Kia SOUL go. Bryson was too, he pouted because the “red car” was gone. 🙂 We had a lot of fun in the 2012 Kia SOUL so I wanted to share some of my favorite features with y’all.
The 2012 Kia SOUL was loaded with so many useful and fun features. The remote keyless entry and start was something completely new to us and it was cool to simply press a button and hear the car start up. The rear back-up camera is a great feature! It would take me a while to get use to using it, but it definitely offers a great view and some peace of mind.
The voice recognition and navigation were awesome to have in the 2012 Kia SOUL. Instead of fumbling with buttons, you can simply speak commands and watch it happen. We really loved this! We tested it out a lot by telling it to take us certain places, like the nearest hospital, and it worked wonderfully.
Another thing I really like is the controls on the steering wheel. You can work almost everything in the 2012 Kia SOUL simply by using the buttons and audio controls on the steering wheel. You can change the station, switch categories on Sirius, receive and end calls using Bluetooth, and adjust the cruise control all with your fingertips and you never have to take your hands off the wheel.
Our favorite fun features were definitely the sunroof and the color-changing speakers. Bryson loved the sunroof as much as I did and asked me to open it every time we got in the SOUL. I took a short video to show you how the speakers change colors and pulse with the beat. It’s very neat!
We had plenty of space for our family of four. The height of the 2012 Kia SOUL was perfect for me, especially since I’m currently using crutches. I didn’t have to bend down or jump up to get in- it really was the perfect height. It rides smooth and the seats are comfortable. We like the back hatch with plenty of cargo space and extra room under the floor.
The only downfall for us was that we would never be able to fit three Britax car seats in the 2012 Kia SOUL. With two car seats, the back seat is packed. When the time come for a newer vehicle, I’ll definitely look at Kia vehicles, but our focus will be on the larger Sorento SUV or the Kia Sedona minivan.
Overall we loved the 2012 Kia SOUL. It offers so many great features, plenty of space for small families, and it’s just plain fun. And yes, we totally danced like the hamsters in the Kia SOUL commercials. My husband says the SOUL just makes you want to dance! 🙂
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We were loaned the 2012 Kia SOUL for a week. All thought and opinions remain my own, as always.
the ‘red car’ is so cute!! I loved the back up camera in a car I borrowed for a week too. Took me a bit to get used to using it but then I missed it when it was gone!!
It’s such a cute little car. My mom has one, a red one at that, that she loves.
I’ve never actually heard of the SOUL before but it sure does have a nice design.
we have a 2005 Sedona. It’s been good to us but doesn’t have any of the fun features cars come with these days!
I love the outside of this car I passed you on the road a time or two and it’s so cute!
its adorable! I think we are getting on to review too and I’m beyond excited about it.
It looks like it was a fun car to drive!! I have wondered how much room they have inside when we see them around town!
Oh that car is a beauty! I’m dying for a keyless entry car and LOVE those speakers, how neat!
Sounds like a great car, I had no idea! I never really thought about one because of the size, but will definitely consider it since you comfortably fit 2 car seats in. The height thing is very attractive to me as well. With back problems, I can’t ride in anything to tall or too short. I have a few controls on my current vehicle, but love this one! and the remote start is going to be a must on my next vehicle! Thanks for sharing the details 🙂 i learned a lot and will definitely take a Soul for a test drive.
ps. i hate to confess that we don’t watch a lot of tv and i don’t think i’ve saw the hamster commercial, but i’m gonna search the web for it now. LOL but i would have never considered purchasing this little car if not for your review, but it sounds incredibly user friendly!
How cool! It’s definitely an awesome car!
I love the sunroof and the rear camera! The trunk looks nice and big too!
I loved this car. I would love to have one. Everyone said it looked like me! I usually do not like Red cars of any kind , but this one was gorgeous. It has a lot of room , even with the to kids in it.
That is completely adorable! I can see how it would be fun to drive around.
I love the color of the car, so cute, perfect for families who loves to go on the road.
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