One stylistic hiccup is the rear fender blister, which isn't as well proportioned to the surrounding body panel as is the front blister and leaves the rear wheel looking undersized. Clearly defined fender blisters add sportiness to the wheel openings. Embedding the door handles in the groove reduces clutter. The sporty EX and Spectra5 are distinguished by a more assertive front end highlighted by a black mesh grille, blacked-out headlight surrounds and a deeper front spoiler.Ī sharp groove etched into the side accentuates Spectra's wedge shape. Headlight housings taper upward at the outer edges, drawing the eye more naturally into the hood's increased slope.
The EX model's fog lights are round, adding perceived height to the front end. The Kia Spectra makes a styling statement, not a busy, fussy one, but one that's clean, with sculpted character lines and interesting surface planes that set the car apart from the look-alike, safely conservative econo-box class.
Optional on the EX, SX, and Spectra5 are anti-lock brakes ($400), in-dash six-CD player with MP3 ($300) and a power tilt moonroof ($700). Spectra5 ($16,595) is equipped identically to SX, but is a five-door hatchback instead of a four-door sedan. SX ($16,595) features a sport-tuned suspension with a strut-tower bar, 16-inch aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and unique interior and exterior trim. Fifteen-inch aluminum wheels (replacing 15-inch steel wheels) are optional ($400). Air conditioning is optional ($900).ĮX ($15,495) adds air conditioning, power windows, heated power mirrors, power central locking, remote keyless entry, and fog lights.
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Outside mirrors are manually adjustable and windows have hand cranks. LX ($13,495) comes with cloth upholstery, six-way adjustable driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/CD six-speaker stereo, auto-off headlights, tachometer, digital clock, dual 12-volt power outlets in the center console, height-adjustable front seat belt anchors, tinted glass, rear window defroster and dual map lights with sunglasses holder.
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The standard transmission is a five-speed manual a four-speed automatic is optional ($1,000). All are front-wheel-drive compacts powered by a 138-horsepower four-cylinder engine. The 2007 Kia Spectra line features four models: LX, EX, and SX sedan, and Spectra5 SX hatch. In addition to the mandatory dual frontal airbags, the Spectra's front-seat occupants are protected by seat-mounted side-impact airbags while full-coverage side curtain airbags protect both front- and rear-seat occupants.
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Safety features are plentiful: The Spectra comes with a full complement of airbag supplemental restraints.
It gets an EPA-estimated 27/33 mpg City/Highway yet produces peppy performance.
Its cabin is roomy and pleasant with a modern design and nice-quality materials and good fit and finish. It comes in a four-door sedan or the Spectra5 five-door hatch. Kia Spectra has been on the market for four years. It represents one of the best values among compacts, with an impressive list of safety equipment for its modest price. More important for everyday driving, the Spectra is a nice little car. The Kia Spectra is a small but compelling package.