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"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 07/18/2019 at 10:00 • Filed to: soul, punkin spice

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Meet Punkin spice a 2020 Kia Soul in Mars Orange

I love this little detail. Forest says “Hi!”

The 2013 Soul has been officially named The Toaster and has been passed on to LittleGolem she is pleased.

For 2020 Kia has dropped the 1.6 and the 6 speed auto for what they call an IVT which is a CVT with a different name. My wife is in love. The extra .4L the smooth CVT, Android Auto and so comfy seats combine to make her love Punkin S pice in a way she never could love The Toaster

benjrblant > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 10:06

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honestly, i don’t mind the styling on these. it’s not my favorite but i appreciate the unique direction kia is taking it.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 10:10

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Love that color.

How’s it drive with the bigger engine? Last one I drove was a 2012 ( I think ) with the 1.6L 6-speed manual, adequate was about all I could say about it. I didn’t mind it otherwise, but we regrettably ended up with a 2012 Corolla S instead. We shoulda just bought a Kia.....

pip bip - choose Corrour > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 10:11

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how expensive to replace a taillight?

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 10:11

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That brake light thing does look expensive to replace

I love boxes on wheels, congrats

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 07/18/2019 at 10:14

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but we regrettably ended up with a 2012 Corolla S instead. We shoulda just bought a Kia

How far KIA has come...people would have questioned your sanity had you said this 20 years ago.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/18/2019 at 10:19

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In it’s defense that Corolla made my 25 yo, 200k mile Mopars look like pillars of reliability....

Really though, Kia/Hyundai have been making some really good vehicles for a while now, people just need to get over the label.

E90M3 > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/18/2019 at 10:28

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Literally all of the money. 

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 07/18/2019 at 10:37

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Yea, 20 years ago is probably right when they started turning things around. They really make some quality cars these days.

CalzoneGolem > benjrblant 07/18/2019 at 11:12

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A definite improvement over our 2013 I'd say. I think I prefer the 2019 looks

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 11:12

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I was following one of these the other day and was disappointed to discover that the 3rd brake light is not the entire top strip.

CalzoneGolem > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 07/18/2019 at 11:19

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It super smooth and comfy. The 2.0 provides some extra grunt. It's not mind blowing but it is very noticeable compared to the 1.6. The IVT is super smooth and not irritating.

carcrazydan738 > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 11:21

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My wife and I rented a brand new 2017 for our honeymoon, It was a great and easy car to drive. Only complaint we had was that the trunk space is too small so we had to fold the rear seats down to make space for our luggage.

CalzoneGolem > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/18/2019 at 11:24

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Just regular bulbs under there so NBD but Id rather not look up lense replacement.

CalzoneGolem > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 07/18/2019 at 11:25

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Yeah pretty lame but that makes it cheaper to replace. Something like the Charger would be pretty sweet.

CalzoneGolem > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/18/2019 at 11:26

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We liked it so much we bought another.

CalzoneGolem > carcrazydan738 07/18/2019 at 11:27

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The 2020 has slightly more rear cargo space. We usually take Forest for trips because it has way more cargo space.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 11:30

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Also I just noticed the Charlie's sticker. The 2001 Outback that was my first car was purchased by the original owner from Charlie's. I remember this because by the time we bought it as a 10 year old car that sticker had turned a nasty shade of brown and started taking clear coat with it when we tried to remove it.

CalzoneGolem > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 07/18/2019 at 11:47

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They seem like good people. The sticker gets you free washes at yhe dealership.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > CalzoneGolem 07/18/2019 at 12:10

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Good to hear. Hope it treats you guys well.

Glad to hear LittleGolem has a good vehicle as well!