Comments on: 2009 Kia Soul Review

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:51:57 +0000

I like it. I look forward to taking one for a spin. I will be surprised if i like it more than the Sukuki SX4. But, I am definitely prepared to give it a chance.

By: ComradeVodka

ComradeVodka — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:42:53 +0000

Frenchie, I am nor a Communist or an alcoholic.
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I have no problem with people posting opinions, it is when they become more outright slander toward KIA and false claims with no backup or evidence, is when its offensive, immature and disrespectful.

By: Alex Anisimow

Alex Anisimow — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:28:20 +0000

I was one of the first non-trade people to drive the Kia Soul diesel auto in Australia. After the drive, I ordered one immediately! Smooth with more than enough power for a 1600cc, I was really impressed. I like the style and it certainly is different from driving a boring family sedan!! Like most things, one man’s meat is another man’s poison, so if you don’t like it, don’t buy it. I love it, and it will be a big hit in this country – watch and weep you Kia haters!!!

By: Mechanic

Mechanic — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:09:00 +0000

Comradevodka: “And for the love of god, why is whenever CA post anything positive about KIA, people have to criticize them of being paid. Get over yourselves seriously.”
I am with comrade. Everytime there is a post about a new Kia Car, there are so many people who automatically jump on the diss Kia bandwagon and make negative comments having hardly any knowledge on the car. Aren’t we reading Car Advice becuase they do the reviews and they let us know what the cars are like? If we were all experts we would go and test drive one and make up our minds instead of reading Caradvice. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but when people make groundless derogatory comments like,
Ravith: “Beware, this car may not be safer than daewoo Matiz. All it has a bit of funky look and that – as you are reading the posts here – disgusts most people. But look aside, young drivers should drive a safe car rather than those full of useless frills.”
it just makes reflects the immaturity of some of the people who make comments. I am not saying we should not post negative comments on Kia. Let’s just be a bit more mature and have some evidence to support your arguments if you are making any claims about a car.

By: Frenchie

Frenchie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:04:06 +0000

Alcoholic communist don’t like people having an opinion or a sense of humour!

By: ComradeVodka

ComradeVodka — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:56:58 +0000

***That’s ‘Australian car, car articles…’

By: ComradeVodka

ComradeVodka — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:56:00 +0000

Stuff ya’s then, I will go on all the car articles that are posted from this point on and give my comments on how terrible they are, fact is they all are. Also, how much I hate the lancer, And so on.

By: Frenchie

Frenchie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:24:41 +0000

That Soul is going straight to Hell without redemption!

What’s with the “David Jones” styled seats?

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:13:36 +0000

Some people don’t care how fast or how well a car drives, as long as it looks ‘funky’.

Other people will have issue with a 1.6 litre 91kW 1,300kg block of cheese on wheels that debuts with a 4 spd auto and costs $23,000 in basic format.

Pass on this one son.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:20:20 +0000

Although i find the idea refreshing and the styling interesting, it really is too expensive. At the same price, you can buy a Corolla or Mazda3 hatchback, yet with a bigger 1.8 or 2.0L engine, not this 1.6L engine. The main reason i would buy a korean car is value for money, this doesn’t seem very good value for money to me. If anything, i find i30 or the new Cerato better choice for a korean small car with cheaper prices than this Soul.