Why the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Could Be a Problem for the Veloster

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The Hyundai Veloster and Kia Soul have a lot in common.
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They’re compact, they have hatchback rear doors, they’re quirky, and they’re built by sibling brands Hyundai and Kia.

And the newest Soul, the Soul Turbo, could pose a sales threat to the Veloster.

Turbo Power Stirs the Soul

That’s because the Soul Turbo uses the same engine that’s offered in the Veloster to get a power bump, up to 201 horsepower.

Of course, one thing the Veloster has that the Soul Turbo doesn’t is an available manual transmission, and that may make a difference to some enthusiast buyers.

The biggest problem for the Veloster is that this generation is on its way out, so some buyers might gravitate towards the new for 2017 Soul Turbo, while others will wait for the next Veloster to arrive. Continue reading Why the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Could Be a Problem for the Veloster...
 
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