![]() Gently-curved "sedan with a backpack" hatchback roof with a rear visor And the sedan roofline is replaced by an extended, It also is distinctive, with the gently-rounded Spectra lines enhancedīy a flatter lower front fascia, smoked headlamp covers, small side sillĮxtensions. Used as a prop in a bad sci-fi movie, and it looks more expensive than it Not much money these days,ĪPPEARANCE: Like its sedan sibling, the Spectra5 strikes aīalance between youthfulness and conservatism in its styling. Power glass sunroof - and was just over $18,000. What's not to like? Especially since my test example as as fully-optionedĪs a Spectra5 can be - with antilock brakes, an in-dash CD changer, and a With a sporty demeanor, useful space and easyĪccess to that space, good fuel economy, and modern safety equipment, I've just given up a Spectra5 after a week, and it merely reinforced myĪdmiration for the car. Models, with four-wheel disc brakes standard for the Spectra5 and SX. Theįull complement of modern passive safety features are found in all Spectra Makes the Spectra5 stand out is what differentiates all current Kias -Īttention to detail, especially in the ride and handling departments. Standard five-speed manual gearbox shifts smoothly and quickly. Power from the 138-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine isĭelivered in a useful manner, with a meager appetite for fuel, and the Other models - or any similarly-priced competitors - and quite enjoyable toĭrive. Narrowly-focused "sports", but it is definitely more dialed-in than the Sporty exterior trim backed up by a firmer suspension tuning.Īnd yes, the Spectra5 is actually sporty. The Spectra5Īnd similarly-outfitted SX sedan continue at the top of the line, with Player for the AM/FM/CD audio system standard in all models. The entry-level LX and mid-level EX sedans and a jack for an external audio So 2008 changes are minor, limited to a new grille for The Spectra did get a freshening for model year 2006, and interior trim Too, no three-door hatchback or coupe gyrations necessary. Rear doors mean easy access for passengers, There is extra rear cargo space, compared to the sedan, and access to it isĮasy thanks to the rear hatch. Maneuverability in traffic and parking, but has plenty of space inside. The Spectra5Ĭombines a fun-to-drive character, entertaining power, reasonable fuelĬonsumption, and a most useful design. It doesn't matter what you call it, or how it's described. Is it a five-door sporty hatchback? Or is it a Premium Spectra5 variant, an unusual and very European concept in theĪmerican compact market. ![]() Even now, it holds its own very well thank you - especially the The current Kia Spectra hasn't changed much since its debut inĢ004, and even in the highly-competitive compact class that is not a ![]()
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