The fun Kia Soul has been one of Kia’s best-selling models for years. Its combination of youthful styling, its the crossover-like driving position and great value, plus the fun hamster marketing have put it at the top of many buyers’ lists. The last time that I tested the Soul, I loved almost everything about it, but wished it had one thing – more hamsters under the hood. The Soul needed more power and now Kia has answered that with the addition of the new Soul Turbo, yup a turbocharged Soul is finally available. Here are five reasons why the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo should or shouldn’t be on your list:
5What’s not to love?
With the added power, more standard features and slightly more aggressive exterior, the 2017 Soul Turbo is a welcome addition to the Soul lineup. It’s still a good value if you consider all that you get with the Soul Turbo (1.6L engine, leather seats, upgraded infotainment, bigger wheels) and also it won’t make you pay more at the pump. Now if only Kia would make a version with its 2.0L turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel drive…
