AUTOS

The 2017 Kia Soul Turbo

As the sole survivor of the "quirkbox" craze that once included Scion xB, Nissan Cube, and Honda Element, the Kia Soul has a distinct profile. Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne test drove the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo.
As the sole survivor of the "quirkbox" craze that once included Scion xB, Nissan Cube, and Honda Element, the Kia Soul has a distinct profile. Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne test drove the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Red war paint on the rockers and face betray the Kia Soul Turbo's sporty intentions. When it pulls up to a stoplight, it's ready to boogie.
Red war paint on the rockers and face betray the Kia Soul Turbo's sporty intentions. When it pulls up to a stoplight, it's ready to boogie.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The $223,500 Kia Soul Turbo gains power - but loses none of the five-door utility of the base, $16,000 hatchback.
The $223,500 Kia Soul Turbo gains power - but loses none of the five-door utility of the base, $16,000 hatchback.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
This Kia has Soul. The Soul Turbo is as unique from the rear as it is from the side.
This Kia has Soul. The Soul Turbo is as unique from the rear as it is from the side.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Kia Soul Turbo shows off a mature interior that leaves the statement design to the exterior. The console and switches are all where they should be for easy use.
The Kia Soul Turbo shows off a mature interior that leaves the statement design to the exterior. The console and switches are all where they should be for easy use.
Bruce Benedict
The Kia Soul Turbo features a unique, flat-bottomed steering wheel loaded with options like Drive Mode and Voice Recognition.
The Kia Soul Turbo features a unique, flat-bottomed steering wheel loaded with options like Drive Mode and Voice Recognition.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and plenty of console space, the Kia Turbo is designed for today's young buyer.
With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and plenty of console space, the Kia Turbo is designed for today's young buyer.
Bruce Benedict
Only in the front does the Kia Soul's design conform to the Kia family standards with the signature "tiger nose" grille and soft lines.
Only in the front does the Kia Soul's design conform to the Kia family standards with the signature "tiger nose" grille and soft lines.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Kia Soul Turbo is plenty playful, but it also features plenty of utility, thanks to its upright rear hatchback.
The Kia Soul Turbo is plenty playful, but it also features plenty of utility, thanks to its upright rear hatchback.
Bruce Benedict
The Kia Soul Turbo's sunroof is so big, if you turned the car upside down, it would be a glass-bottom boat.
The Kia Soul Turbo's sunroof is so big, if you turned the car upside down, it would be a glass-bottom boat.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Kia Soul Turbo's engine, shared with the Hyundai Veloster, pushes out an impressive 195 pound-feet of torque.
The Kia Soul Turbo's engine, shared with the Hyundai Veloster, pushes out an impressive 195 pound-feet of torque.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Kia Soul Turbo sports nice design touches like vertical taillights and a panel rear.
The Kia Soul Turbo sports nice design touches like vertical taillights and a panel rear.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
With its tall rear roof and hatchback utility, the Kia Soul is roomy for a compact segment entry.
With its tall rear roof and hatchback utility, the Kia Soul is roomy for a compact segment entry.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News