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Summary
South Korea's car makes have come a long way since the days of the infamous Hyundai Excel. And the new 2004 Kia Spectra is a good representation of just how far they've come in design, quality and technology.Fit and finish is on a par with the best in the class. Styling is sharp and distinctive. Power and economy mesh well. Comfort and convenience are fully featured. None of the competition matches the price of the Kia Spectra while offering the same level of occupant safety. Go ahead, be the first on the block. Just make sure you get the new one.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Kia Spectra LX ($12,620); Spectra EX ($13,750) |
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Engines:
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2.0-liter 16v dohc inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual two-stage frontal airbags; dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; full coverage side-impact curtain airbags; three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters; rear-seat child safety seat anchors; internal emergency trunk release |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hwasung, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Kia Spectra EX ($13,750) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers; 8-way manually adjustable driver's seat; power windows, mirrors and central locking; tilt steering wheel; 60/40 split folding rear seat; delay-off interior lighting; heated outside mirrors |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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automatic transmission ($975); alloy wheels ($360); cruise control ($200); carpeted floor mats ($80) |
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Destination Charge:
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540 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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15905 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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138 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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136 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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24/34 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.8 |
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Length/width/height:
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176.4/68.3/57.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.9/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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33.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.0/52.4/42.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.2/53.9/35.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link with struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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6.3 |
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Curb weight:
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2767 |
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Tires:
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P195/60R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.5 |
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