New 2017 Kia Soul Turbo GDI Overview – Video

 

After much teasing, taunting, and auto show concepting, Kia is making its funktastic hatchbox, the Soul, with a turbocharged engine. The new, 2017 Soul Turbo takes all the good things about the standard car – the space, style, comfort, and long list of standard and optional equipment – and adds a dose of performance, courtesy of the 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder also used in the Forte5 SX and Forte Koup, as well as Hyundai’s Elantra Sport and Veloster Turbo. It was a long time coming.

Specs:

Engine1.6L I4 Power 201 HP / 195 LB-FT Transmission 7-Speed Dual-Clutch 0-60 Time 7.5 Seconds (est) DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive Curb Weight 3,232 LBS Seating 2+3 Cargo24.2 / 61.3 CU FT MPG26 City / 31 HWY Base Price $23,500