The Antidote to the SUV: Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Kia Soul GT
(Originally published on A Girls Guide to Cars and featured on PureWow.)
The 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is the perfect car for young hip moms (like me).
And I don't mean like the “cool mom” from “Mean Girls." It’s versatile for a number of reasons you may not even know that you needed just yet. Whether you’re gearing up for a family road trip or simply need space for daily driving, the freshly designed Kia Soul GT in this scorching hot Inferno Red paint job is sure to turn heads.
My babies are on board, but I can still rock this Kia Soul, which is nicely priced from $20,000 to about $28,000 fully loaded, fresh off the assembly line! Am I doing this right? Check “yes” for style and grace, mamas.
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THE 2020 KIA SOUL GT IN INFERNO RED. Photo: NATALIE MEROLA
No, This Isn’t a Minivan. You Can Keep Your Cool Points—I Promise.
(And if you rock out in the ambiance of “Baby Shark” on your next road trip, Siri will ensure via CarPlay that you don’t miss the next exit.
The 2020 Kia Soul model ponied up with girl power in full force! This car wants to fly with the lightest touch on the gas pedal. Press easy, babes! Since it packs a punch when you need to get around, you might want to stick to fuel efficiency by adhering to the speed limit. Even zipping around to test the fuel efficiency, I’m impressed with the gas economy. By this time in life, driving safely around is even more of a high priority— especially with precious cargo in the backseat! In my experience, if I can kick those speedy tendencies, I'm leaning towards owning the Inferno Red and joining the Kia Soul club.
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Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Kia Soul
Go ahead and manspread! In this bountiful car, enjoy personal space with your family. It’s a luxury to get “me time” and make everyone happy all at the same time in a car. Want to road trip or manage your day-to-day with ease? It’s all that and more. It’s the perfect first car for a new family since it has everything you’ll need. Cheers to you if you’re the hustling on the go-type, too! Who would've thought that I'd consider the Kia Soul? Perspective changes when you grow and have different needs that need to be met. Check out why I think you'll love the Kia Soul for the reasons I'm a fan.
1. That vibrant Kia Soul GT-Line Inferno Red color catches the eye like a wildfire!
Look at the photo above. Enough said. She is a beauty on fire! 😀
I LOVED THAT I COULD REACH THE TOP OF THE TRUNK TO CLOSE IT! Photo: NATALIE MEROLA
2. The Versatility to Grow With Your Ride.
From college to single-family life, there are many great ways to utilize the Kia Soul's space! Moving furniture, strollers, and camera gear, it’ll be there for you when transitioning through different life stages. Longevity and cost efficiency is underrated!
I LOVED THE EFFICIENT USE OF TRUNK SPACE, INCLUDING THIS SHELF THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BRING MORE! Photo: NATALIE MEROLA
3. Enough Trunk Space For Your Bags to Stack Efficiently.
This is where putting those Tetris skills comes in handy! With so much room, it’s easy to overpack. After all, it’ll be that second home when hitting the road.
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THE “D” SHAPED STEERING WHEEL GIVES THE KIA SOUL GT A SPORTY LOOK AND FEEL; AND WITH THE TURBO YOU’LL NEED THE HANDS FREE SYSTEM! NATALIE MEROLA
4. The Tech-Savvy Kia Soul Steering Wheel and CarPlay System Rocks.
I love that the Kia Soul promotes safe driving while allowing the opportunity to still enjoy entertainment and calls— all without distractions or interruptions.