Wolf.17 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 It’s the Kia Soul’s purity of mission that snagged it a 10Best Trucks and SUVs award for 2017. The boxy crossover best embodies what small SUV shoppers want most: a handy, spacious, well-made, high-riding trucklet that is fun to drive and efficient. That it comes wrapped in an expressively styled package is the cherry on top. Sure, some rivals are better at carrying cargo or pampering their occupants with luxuries, but the Soul offers plenty to love inside its quality cabin and more practicality than you’d get from a run-of-the-mill hatchback. What’s New for 2017? The biggest news in the lineup for 2017 is the addition of a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which offers 201 horsepower and gives the Soul more, uh, soul. The new turbo four is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and this powertrain is offered exclusively on top-spec Exclaim (“!”) models. Trims and Options We’d Choose We rarely choose the top trim level, but to get the excellent turbo four-cylinder under the hood, the top-most Exclaim is the only way—trust us, it’s worth it. The Exclaim also adds: • 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto • 4.3-inch color digital gauge cluster display • Black leather-and-cloth seating surfaces • Flat-bottomed sport steering wheel At $23,695, our Soul represents an exceptional value, especially considering its content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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