Own a 2011 Kia Soul. I keep a detailed mileage log detailing MPGl, price, so forth. My kia is getting 24 MPG. After contacting the dealership in Texas, my husband was told by the service manager "That Kia lies to the public about the mileage their vehicles get, the Soul won't get anywhere near the 30MPG!" This is NOT something a customer wants to hear from their dealership. I then contacted KIA customer service, and was told that if I have a fuel consumption test done on my car and NOTHING is found wrong with it, I will have to pay for this test out of pocket. I love the way my Kia handles, the size and so forth, but 24 MPG in this small of a vehicle is ridiculous. I also own a 2004 Corvette, and it gets better mileage. I will go back to Toyota...should never left, but due to the tsunami in Japan, couldn't get the Scion, my mistake, should have just waited until they were available again.

Disappointed in Marshall, Texas 128ff45



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1. Written by Penny R. on February 18, 2012 from buffalo, new york, US
I have a Kia Soul+ with the ECO feature. I actually waited to buy this particular vehicle becuase it was supposed to get the better gas mileage than the older models. And that is important for me for financial reasons. After a little over 3,000 (about 50% hwy @ approximately 55 mph) I have averaged just 24.88. This veicle is rated to get 26/34 mpg. This is only about 3 mpg more than I got with my 2008 Kia Sedona! (which is very good for that vehicle). Every car I have had in the last 15 years has had at least, if not better, gas mileage that claimed I should get my the manufacturer.
2. Written by Paul M on February 1, 2012 from youngstown, ohio, US
I have the same yr make and model and I too am getting 24-26 MPG! How do we get more on board with this and get something out of that company? One lady just won her battle over fuel economy with Honda!
3. Written by paul bear ross on January 3, 2012 from -, -, US
So what is the truth?were does one find the actual mpg. I have been seriously wanting to buy one PbR

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