Speed sensitive power-rack-and-pinion steering, rare in this class, also adds to a fine list of equipment.Īnd motivating that ride is the Spectra’s new 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16 valve, in-line 4 cylinder with Kia’s first variable valve timing system. Standard front and rear anti-roll bars are included, too. The Spectra rides on struts and coil springs up front, and multi-link with struts and coils out back. On that score, to match its clean-edge style, the Spectra provides an equally sharp driving experience. But while overall length is down slightly, width and track widen for more interior room and stability. Cornered by 15-inch steel rims on the LX, and alloys on this EX, the Spectra’s wheelbase stretches two-inches to 102.8. From its larger grille, gaping lower air intake, and expressive headlight housings across the front, to its deeply etched side panels and wedgie rear, the Spectra has grown in style and size from tip to tail. In fact, other than the Spectra’s name, and the borrowed platform from its cousin Hyundai Elantra, this subcompact sedan is completely redesigned and restyled. Well, we think it is indeed Kia, and all the way to the bank! That’s because the 2005 Kia Spectra now offers a serious leap in features, quality, and pure value over its predecessor. But after quantum leaps in quality, content, and performance, Korean makers like Hyundai, Kia, and Daewoo are selling us more sub-compact and compact cars than Toyota.
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