Well, it looks like General Motors has done it.
If this isn't a total ripoff of a Kia Soul than I don't know what is.
If this isn't a total ripoff of a Kia Soul than I don't know what is.
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So you want to buy a new 2026 Kia Soul huh?
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It looks a little like the bronco, just smaller, and yeah the Renegade too.
When I think Chevy Spark, I think of this little car. Too bad it’s electric, but just as well because GM would have thrown that 1.2L 3 cylinder turbo GDI and a CVT in it for ultimate reliability. I wonder if it is going to be sold in the US?
Seems like the new spark is a rebadged GM-China model
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When I think Chevy Spark, I think of this little car. Too bad it’s electric, but just as well because GM would have thrown that 1.2L 3 cylinder turbo GDI and a CVT in it for ultimate reliability. I wonder if it is going to be sold in the US?
Seems like the new spark is a rebadged GM-China model
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I like the way that car looks. If the price was right I might buy one, assuming I liked the rest of it. The Soul was a ripoff of the Scion Xb anyway. Everyone rips off everyone else's good idea instead of reinventing the wheel.
It also kind of reminds me of the Blue Oval Bronco. I wonder if it'll crush as easily in a rear end collision?
I like that the 2026 Spark EUV doesn't appear to have a full length center console.
When I was T-boned while driving a Honda Accord, I had a heck of a time getting my feet & legs over the center console in order to exit out the passenger door as exiting out the drivers door was not an option.
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When I was T-boned while driving a Honda Accord, I had a heck of a time getting my feet & legs over the center console in order to exit out the passenger door as exiting out the drivers door was not an option.
When we were looking for a new car, I asked my brother, a Honda/Accura Tech, what to avoid. His recommendation was to stay away from turbo charged engines. They blow head gaskets and need to have turbos replaced early, he keeps his cars for over 200k miles and currently has 2 Hondas and a Buick LeSabre. I looked around and liked the 2023 Soul for a few reasons, including the 2L naturally aspirated engine. I do wish it had a regular transmission, the CVT feels like driving with a rubber band.
We also just purchased a used 2024 Forte with the same drive train. It is quieter and gets better gas mileage, probably due to its shape. It doesn't feel as roomy as the Soul, which has a great amount of usable space for such a small footprint.
We also just purchased a used 2024 Forte with the same drive train. It is quieter and gets better gas mileage, probably due to its shape. It doesn't feel as roomy as the Soul, which has a great amount of usable space for such a small footprint.
Sleazy salesmen certainly have motivation to lie to make a sale. That doesn't mean they aren't occasionally right, even if accidentally.
I sold cars for a number of years . For the most part , I LOVED selling vehicles. I still hold the record for the cars in one day . Seventeen !!!
Not all salesmen are crooks . I was taught to pressure each sale , but I wouldn't do it
The owner didn't like my casual way of selling ! He didn't like my sales pitch ! Push , push push ( his way ) He didn't have much to say when I set the still unbroken number.
I just treated people like l wanted to be treated . If you said just looking , l would give them my card and tell them to ask for me if you have questions. Most people liked my technique. A lot of those sales came AFTER I started to walk away . When the owner wanted to pool our sales and split the profit , was the last day I worked for him . I was NOT going to split 17 sales , while another salesman sits by and watch . That and telling him that I would not sell Explorers ( exploders ) . I had gotten calls from concerned customers.
I moved on to a strictly used car lot and made him mad too . I would tell prospective buyers to go to a trusted mechanic to check it over . Not what my boss wanted . He didn't tell me to exactly lie , but if they don't ask don't tell . That them from the " Bible thumping boss " ! I told him I would not lie to sell vehicles . His words were ," It's not a lie if I just don't tell them . " I handed him my keys and walked !
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Not all salesmen are crooks . I was taught to pressure each sale , but I wouldn't do it
The owner didn't like my casual way of selling ! He didn't like my sales pitch ! Push , push push ( his way ) He didn't have much to say when I set the still unbroken number.
I just treated people like l wanted to be treated . If you said just looking , l would give them my card and tell them to ask for me if you have questions. Most people liked my technique. A lot of those sales came AFTER I started to walk away . When the owner wanted to pool our sales and split the profit , was the last day I worked for him . I was NOT going to split 17 sales , while another salesman sits by and watch . That and telling him that I would not sell Explorers ( exploders ) . I had gotten calls from concerned customers.
I moved on to a strictly used car lot and made him mad too . I would tell prospective buyers to go to a trusted mechanic to check it over . Not what my boss wanted . He didn't tell me to exactly lie , but if they don't ask don't tell . That them from the " Bible thumping boss " ! I told him I would not lie to sell vehicles . His words were ," It's not a lie if I just don't tell them . " I handed him my keys and walked !
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This is the one I seen the other day. Calling it a “Sport Sedan.” This explains the other comment about classic sedans having this color. As for sport model. It used to mean two doors not four.
Talking about this is a KIA SOUL forum. Not Broncos. Your screen shot is gay. Go suck an egg. You snowflake!
I was at the dealership yesterday for an oil change and state inspection. I was chatting with a salesman and he said that Kia has stopped manufacturing the 2025 Souls already. They just received their last 2.
The AI overview seems to disagree:
Yes, Kia will release a 2026 model year Kia Soul in the United States. The 2026 model is expected to have similar features to the 2025 model, with the possible addition of a new styling package.
Why the Kia Soul is popular
The Kia Soul is a subcompact hatchback that's Kia's most affordable crossover. It's known for being fuel-efficient and roomy for its size.
What to expect in 2026
The 2026 Kia Soul is expected to be similar to the 2025 model, with the possible addition of a new styling package.
Additional information about the Kia Soul
Yes, Kia will release a 2026 model year Kia Soul in the United States. The 2026 model is expected to have similar features to the 2025 model, with the possible addition of a new styling package.
Why the Kia Soul is popular
The Kia Soul is a subcompact hatchback that's Kia's most affordable crossover. It's known for being fuel-efficient and roomy for its size.
What to expect in 2026
The 2026 Kia Soul is expected to be similar to the 2025 model, with the possible addition of a new styling package.
Additional information about the Kia Soul
- The Soul is a boxy hatch/SUV crossover that's roomier than it looks.
- It doesn't offer all-wheel drive and doesn't have a traditional SUV look.
- With proper care and maintenance, Kia Souls can last around 10 to 13 years or 150,000 to 200,000 miles.
The AI on DuckDuckGo search gets its information from other searches and websites and has said the same thing. So it basically just sums up other people speculating what’s going to happen to the Soul. I’ve heard it say the Soul will get a 2nd refresh instead of a new generation. I wouldn’t mind that option if it kept the Soul around longer, but I don’t trust it either.
A new user @Carizma22 tried posting this earlier but it got caught in the spam filter. Sorry, there’s nothing I can do about that, the spam filter doesn’t like 1st posts with links.
Take this for what it’s worth, who knows if it’s true, I hope it is.
Take this for what it’s worth, who knows if it’s true, I hope it is.
Hard to tell what is real over the net
Yeah, they had me going also. I saw 3 different pictures of rear of car/ taillights, 2 differnt front pictures. One of rear pics looked like an upgraded Seltos. Guess it is click bait for the we site.
Do wish that Kia corporate would sic their lawyers on these fakes.
I do hope the Soul lives on. Great loyal ownership base. Look how many Forums posters are multiple Soul owners. Despite the GDI problems, piston ringsetc. Still, less problems than Toyota or UAW cars..First time in her life my Wife has bought the same car for her next. Brcause she liked her first one.
Some observations:
@anonimaus claim that 2025 model year Kia Soul production stopped in December 2024 is very believable and would seem to be in keeping with past Kia Soul production schedules. My 2016 model was manufactured in July 2015 per the tag in the door frame.
@Carizma22 account created to publish an announcement from "Kia of Beavercreek":
"Kia of Beavercreek" seems to be in a suburb of Dayton Ohio and "carizma22"is claiming to be from Houston Texas. Sure, I suppose it is possible a customer in Houston Texas was browsing car dealers in Dayton Ohio and created an account here to share this big scoop he found.
Of course none of that proves anything but if there is going to be a 2026 Kia Soul, it won't be officially announced for a few months and won't be for sale until later than that.
@anonimaus claim that 2025 model year Kia Soul production stopped in December 2024 is very believable and would seem to be in keeping with past Kia Soul production schedules. My 2016 model was manufactured in July 2015 per the tag in the door frame.
@Carizma22 account created to publish an announcement from "Kia of Beavercreek":
"Kia of Beavercreek" seems to be in a suburb of Dayton Ohio and "carizma22"is claiming to be from Houston Texas. Sure, I suppose it is possible a customer in Houston Texas was browsing car dealers in Dayton Ohio and created an account here to share this big scoop he found.
Of course none of that proves anything but if there is going to be a 2026 Kia Soul, it won't be officially announced for a few months and won't be for sale until later than that.
Could be a chicken or egg scenario though. Did a person in Houston Texas discover a 2026 Kia soul announcement from Dayton Ohio and decide to publish, or did misleading spam, maybe out of Houston, elevate search results?
I think it goes back to:
Looks more like a Gerbal than a hamster. I guess Chevy figures if you can't have a gerbal in your A*, then they can put an A* in a Gerbal. 🤣🤣🤣
OK, guys, apologies; coming late to the latest Soul discussion; is Kia/Hyundai still going with GDI in its 4 cylinder engines?
The newer 2.5L used in larger cars they use both MPI+GDI, kinda like Toyota’s D-4S system.
I believe the V6 is still GDI only and the 1.6L Turbo is too, but the 2.0L used in Soul is back to MPI.
I believe the V6 is still GDI only and the 1.6L Turbo is too, but the 2.0L used in Soul is back to MPI.
Thank goodness ! While I am not looking for a new Soul. wouldn't want other folks getting stuck with the GDI problems.
I'm hoping my Wife’s 2024 Soul S is MPI. Belive it is.
For all the lawsuits, bad press, usually sourced from "journalists" that have little or no expertise or standing in the automotive press, Hyundai/Kia seems to be doing remarkably well in the one area that matters. Sales. When customers put money on the table, I tend to give that more weight than words.
I see an awful lot of gen1 and gen2 Kia Souls around. If they were self destructing at an alarming rate, I would see them in quantity in my local junkyard. They are neither under or over represented. And casual conversation with the owner of that facility confirms my observations.
I see an awful lot of gen1 and gen2 Kia Souls around. If they were self destructing at an alarming rate, I would see them in quantity in my local junkyard. They are neither under or over represented. And casual conversation with the owner of that facility confirms my observations.
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