Pain of excess stiffness, and is the heart of the Spectra SX's enthusiastic
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The manual transmission model gets a front strut tower brace forĪ little extra chassis stiffness. SX a wonderful combination of supple ride comfort and entertaining Firmer,īut still well-matched, spring and shock rates, stiffer bushings, largerĪnti-roll bars, and larger wheels with low-profile tires give the Spectra
That has been taken care of very well by the SX. It's pleasing for everyday driving but allows too much body motion for The only drawback to the standard Spectra,įrom a sports driving standpoint, is its relatively soft suspension tuning. Shock rates that result in a ride expected more from a European-inspired The care taken in development and tuning is, with well-matched spring and If the suspension design is not unusual for the compact class, Mounting for its fully-independent MacPherson strut front, multilink rear The standard Spectra's solid unibody chassis provides a rigid RIDE AND HANDLING: In making the Spectra SX, Kia started with anĪdvantage. Standard, with a four-channel antilock system available. Advanced-design front airbags are joined by standard front-seat sideĪnd front and rear side-curtain airbags. SAFETY: The Kia Spectra SX keeps its occupants safe with a chassisĭesigned with front and rear crumple zones and side-impact protectionīeams. Pedals in my manual-shift car were positioned for easy heel-and-toeĭriving, adding significantly to its sporty character. Very unusually for the compact sedan class, the The steering wheel and shift knob, and metal-and-rubber pedals with a Interior cloth, metal-look trim around the center console, leather trim on Instrumentation, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio, split-folding rear seat,Īnd rear window defroster found in all Spectra models. Mirrors and standard remote entry in addition to the comprehensive
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Rear bench is above the class average, and the trunk is usefully large.Īppointment level in the SX is equivalent to the EX, with power windows and
Comfort and room in the manually-adjustable front buckets and With cars a class above its station with a contemporary two-toneĭark-over-light motif, high-quality synthetic materials, and very good fitĪnd finish. The Spectra5 hatchback, adds 16-inch alloy wheels and a subdued aero kitĬonsisting of a restyled, flatter front bumper fascia incorporatingįoglamps, side sill extensions, a matching lower extension to the rearīumper, and, for the sedan, a small spoiler at the rear of the trunk.ĬOMFORT: As in other Spectras, the SX's interior design seems to compete Is a look more like a small luxury car than a budget compact.
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Add in the chromeīars at the top of the grille and above the license plate, and the result A sharp, straight cutline defines the beltline. To the base of the windshield and adds substance to the entire side of theīody. Instead of merely outlining the front wheel, it continues Its mostĭistinctive features are on each side, a shoulder line that starts with theįront wheel arch. Gently-rounded three-box sedan, fitting its mass-market mission. It's not a stiff, track-ready tuner car but a good dailyĭriver that can turn the day's chores into entertainment.ĪPPEARANCE: The Spectra is a handsome if conservatively-styled small, One of the best I've ever experienced for the type of driving I do -Įveryday errands and traffic and an escape to play on the backroads It hasĪ unique character in the sporty compact class, a combination of practicalĬomfort and space with willing handling and power. I've just finished an very enjoyable week with a Spectra SX. Handling and sporty character as offered by the Spectra5.
The SX allows people who prefer a sedan to experience the same nimble Provide economical entertainment with the versatility of that body style. The Spectra SX's suspension and most of its bodywork changes have alreadyīeen available in the Spectra5 five-door hatchback, which continues to The engine, with 138 horsepower already very competitive in Spectra SX: improve handling by retuning the suspension, including adding aįront strut tower brace, and adding sporty looks with bodyworkĮnhancements. Kia has followed the standard sports sedan formula to make the Including a well-tuned fully-independent suspension and four-wheel discīrakes.
Standard Spectra starts with features unusual for the budget compact class, Small price for a car that I found to be a large amount of fun. Ok, make that ``premium-priced for a Kia Spectra.'' Because it's a It's premium-priced, too, with a base MSRP of And so Kia has a sports model of its compact Spectra sedan,Ĭalled the Spectra SX. And the sports model is often the premium-priced offering in It's not unusual for an automaker to build a sports model of a
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