Kia Spectra5
For 2006, the Kia Spectra compact sedan and Spectra5 five-door enter their third year on the market by offering a new four-speed automatic transmission and added standard features. Both vehicles continue to offer sporty styling, class -leading safety and a plethora of standard features all at a tremendous value.
In the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Spectra sedan was the 12 th highest rated vehicle, with a better IQS score than its key competitors, including the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. The Spectra sedan also received Consumers Digest's coveted "Best Buy" award in 2005, and the Spectra5 was named one of the "10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book.
Available as a four-door sedan in two trim levels - EX and sport-tuned SX - or as the Spectra5 five-door, the Spectra model lineup continues to offer a comprehensive list of standard and available safety features that make it stand out from the crowd in a hotly competitive compact-car market.
The Spectra SX sedan and Spectra5 five-door are the sporty image leaders for the Spectra lineup and feature class-leading safety equipment, a sport-tuned, four-wheel independent suspension and 16-inch wheels and tires for better steering response and handling. Other standard features include cruise control, a strut tower bar (M/T only) for a stiffer chassis and better turn-in, and sporty design touches such as a rear spoiler, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with perforated leather, sport fabric on the seats and door panels and metal-finish trim throughout the interior, including metal pedals.
The Spectra and Spectra5 follow Kia's brand philosophy of offering best-in-class safety equipment, with the use of six standard airbags, including dual advanced front air bags, front seat-mounted side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Spectra models, with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock brakes are available as optional equipment for the Spectra SX and Spectra5 models
Additional safety features include: front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all five seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and child safety door latches.
Like its sedan counterpart, the Spectra5 offers best-in-class passenger room with 98.1 cubic feet, larger than its key competitors, the Mazda3, Ford Focus ZX5 and Toyota Matrix. When it comes to cargo capacity, Spectra5 offers 18.3 cubic feet while the Spectra sedan's large trunk offers 12.2 cubic feet of storage space.
Incorporating Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port fuel injection, the Spectra and Spectra5 are powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC engine that produces 138 horsepower and 135 lb.-ft. of torque*. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while an improved electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is available as an option. The new transmission is lighter in weight, more durable and provides improved operation.
Spectra's suspension layout uses MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link design in the rear, and was carefully tuned to achieve the optimum balance between a comfortable ride and responsive handling. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard on all Spectra models and handling is aided by a precise rack-and-pinion steering system equipped with engine-speed-sensitive power assist.
A sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension provides both the Spectra SX and the Spectra5 with an athletic stance, while a strut tower bar provides additional torsional rigidity for better handling and quicker turn-in.
Like all of Kia's vehicles, each model features an impressive list of standard features inside and out, including: auto-off headlights, AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers and door-mounted tweeters, height adjustable steering column, tachometer, six-way adjustable driver's seat, digital clock, carpeted floor mats, in-cabin air filter, tinted glass, rear window defroster and dual map lights with sunglasses holder.
The Spectra EX model offers such standard equipment as air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry and dual body-color heated power outside mirrors. Optional equipment includes a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, cruise control, rear spoiler and a body kit that adds a front spoiler and rear valence.
Inside, modern forms and a two-tone color scheme create a clean, integrated look to complement the sport cloth seats and metal-finish trim on the center stack. Adding to its sporty look and feel, the Spectra SX and Spectra5 also feature a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and aluminum pedals.
Like all Kia models, the Spectra and Spectra5 are covered by a comprehensive warranty program, which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in the package are a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty; a five-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty; and a five-year or 100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. A five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan is also part of the comprehensive coverage program.
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