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	2002 Kia Spectra
		Last year, the Kia Spectra was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia, a 4-door compact sedan significant for being Kia's first model sold in the U.S. under its own nameplate, dating back to 1993.
		Kia sweetens the deal with a warranty program that extends basic coverage to five years or 60,000 miles, and powertrain coverage to 10 years or 100,000 miles; it also includes five-year/100,000-mile rust perforation protection, and a five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan.
		Kia Spectra lineup consists of two body styles: a conventional four-door sedan and a hatchback with four passenger doors and a quasi-fastback roofline.
	www.wate.com /global/story.asp?s=2591386 (1362 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2004 Kia Spectra Sedan at Epinions.com
		Whereas the old Spectra's shift quality was so bad as to actually be objectionable, the new shifter is just "not that great." It no longer feels vague or flexy in operation--it's actually very easy to use now--it's just not a very satisfying device to row through the gears.
		The new Spectra's interior was the single most improved aspect of the 2004.5 model, and when directly compared with its predecessor (as I got a chance to do on the dealer lot), the results are nothing short of incredible.
		Although the new Spectra is still playing catch-up with the class leaders (and, in some aspects like transmission feel, even the class also-rans), it's taken immense steps forward to narrow the gap between itself and the big-name players.
	www.epinions.com /content_134535810692 (2466 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2005 Kia Spectra Road Test
		Kia Canada just introduced the new 2005 Spectra to Canadian media in Santa Monica, California last Friday, March 26, with most seeming a little surprised by how good it really is. I, for one, am impressed.
		Kia's Canadian division actually hired an ex-Toyota engineer to check tolerances at the Korean plant, according to Bill Porter, president and CEO of Kia Canada, and only accept cars that met this high standard.
		Kia had one on hand at the press event, albeit this car was destined for the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas and was therefore tuned to 220+ horsepower via a supercharger and featured a stylish aero body kit painted in bright yellow - not an available paint scheme.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2005_kia_spectra_road_test.aspx (2915 words)

	2004 Kia Spectra Review \| AutoSite New Car Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Kia, which has been maligned as a cut-rate car shop in the past, is out to change that perception, and the new 2004 Kia Spectra represents a solid step in the right direction.
		Thankfully, the 2004 Kia Spectra is spacious, and total interior volume has increased to 97 cubic feet, which equates to best-in-class room for legs, elbows and heads.
		Kia was going to a ride and handling mix somewhere between the stiff Mazda Protégé and the soft Ford Focus, while retaining both of those models’ ability to provide a decent amount of feedback about road surface and mechanicals to the driver.
	www.aicautosite.com /Reviews/2004-kia-spectra.asp (2164 words)

	IGN: 2004 Kia Spectra
		With the introduction of the all-new 2004 Spectra, Kia is hoping to continue winning over a generation of new buyers.
		The Spectra is slated to be Kia's volume leader in sales, with a target of 250,000 units expected to be sold annually.
		Kia is targeting the Spectra to the younger buyer, and it is tailoring the suspension to give the car sporty handling while maintaining a comfortable ride.
	cars.ign.com /articles/501/501223p1.html (692 words)

	KIA Spectra (2001)
		Kia was very careful when it came here in '92 and had an administration, distribution and parts supply system in place before the first vehicle to carry its logo hit the streets.
		The Spectra is not only visually very different from the Sephia, but the GSX model like the one we had has as standard equipment almost all the bells-and-whistles that are optional on its more plebeian stablemate.
		Kia offers a lot for the consumer's buck in all of its five models that are offered here and it does very well in the 120 other countries where it has dealers.
	www.theautochannel.com /vehicles/new/reviews/2001/gap0104.html (812 words)

	cars.com:
		Kia sold 98,256 vehicles in the United States during 2000, up from 82,211 units in the previous year, according to Automotive News.
		Spectra hatchbacks come in GS and the more expensive GSX trim levels; the latter features alloy wheels and front/rear spoilers, for a sportier look.
		Although the Spectra stays acceptably on course on straight highways and through modest curves, it sometimes threatens to become a little unhinged in quick maneuvers.
	www.cars.com /carsapp/national?srv=parser&act=display&mknm=Kia&mdnm=Spectra&tf=/features/2002overview/kia/spectra.tmpl (823 words)

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		The small four door Kia Spectra is the first car to score a poor in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetyâ€™s frontal crash test since the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier.
		Kia Motors is meeting with the Institute to see how to improve its rating.
		The 2006 Kia Spectra is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the EX and the SX.
	www.lycos.com /info/kia-spectra.html?page=2 (363 words)

	USATODAY.com - Kia Spectra gets worst crash test rating (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kia Spectra is the first vehicle since 2001 to get the insurance industry's worst safety rating in a frontal crash test, according to results released Sunday.
		The Spectra, a small, four-door sedan that starts at $13,240, got the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's lowest rating of poor after a crash test dummy's head, chest and legs were injured in the 40 mph crash test.
		Kia Motors America said it has met with institute officials to determine how to improve the vehicle's performance.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-12-19-crash-tests-kia_x.htm (462 words)

	2005 Kia Spectra Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		Kia Spectra is an all-new car, totally re-designed and re-engineered late in 2004.
		New models have been added to the 2005 Kia Spectra line that add fun and versatility, including a sporty SX sedan and a new five-door hatchback called the Spectra5.
		The 2005 Kia Spectra line has doubled in size, with the addition of the new Spectra SX sedan and Spectra5 hatchback.
	www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Kia_Spectra&ReviewID=1706 (379 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2005 KIA Spectra at Epinions.com
		The Spectra and Spectra 5 share a 2L, 4 cylinder engine, that is, at least with the manual tranny, a joy to drive.
		From the same article, Kia is paraphrased as having said that they were "comfortable" with the safety that the Spectra and Spectra 5 provide, and confident it would be up to par in case of any accidents.
		The Spectra is a joy to drive, and while it may not be the most fuel efficient, it is most definitely a car well worth buying and filling up.
	www.epinions.com /content_175674986116 (2283 words)

	usnews.com: Auto reviews: Kia Spectra (9/1/04)
		Kia calls the newly designed Spectra "sporty," but it has the bland, bubbly lines of a cheap car.
		Kia, another Korean automaker, has enjoyed a bit of a boost by association.
		The $14,000 Spectra sedan isn't fancy by any stretch, but it's nimble and perky, and it has a solid road feel courtesy of 15-inch tires and reasonably good construction.
	www.usnews.com /usnews/biztech/auto/review/kia_spectra.htm (640 words)

	Car Prices and Research - 2004 Kia Spectra
		If Kia executives are indeed after building their cars into a solid reputation for safety and value, the Spectra may well help them to reach that goal and more besides.
		Kia, which has in the past been maligned as a cut-rate car shop, is out to change that perception, and the new Spectra represents a very solid step in that direction.
		Kia designers took the extra space and used a light, subtle touch - the result of which is a car that does, indeed, look slightly more expensive than its economy price tag.
	www.autoweb.com /content/research/index.cfm/action/showArticle/aid/139277 (2003 words)

	Kia Spectra: a serious contender Automotive Design & Production - Find Articles
		The Spectra is a clean-sheet re-design that doesn't share any components with its previous incarnation (though it does share a platform with the Hyundai Elantra); and it's easy to imagine that the first things put down on that clean sheet were specs for the class-leading Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.
		Unlike Kia and Toyota, Honda reserves its variable valve technology for its top-of-the-line EX model that makes 127 hp and 114 lbs.-ft. of torque, but to get the extra horses customers have to spring for pricey features like a power moonroof, and even then they get less power than the base Spectra.
		On the interior, the Spectra is noticeably bigger with a class-leading passenger volume of 97.0 f[t.sup.3]vs. 91.4 f[t.sup.3] for the Civic and 90.3 f[t.sup.3] for the Corolla.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KJI/is_6_116/ai_n6206334 (693 words)

	2005 Kia Spectra Full Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Spectra is the larger of Kia's two compact cars, and is among the least-expensive vehicles with standard head-protecting curtain side airbags.
		Spectra slots above Kia's entry-level Rio, and is based on the Elantra from Kia's corporate parent, Hyundai.
		Kia quality is improving, though it still trails the Japanese leaders, as do resale values.
	consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com /2005-kia-spectra-6.htm (1307 words)

	Kia Canada
		Kia Motors Corporation was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacture of motor vehicles.
		Kia Motors' 16 manufacturing and assembly operations in 13 countries produce more than 1.1 million vehicles a year that are sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 190 countries.
		In 2005, Kia unveiled the totally redesigned and reengineered Spectra, Spectra5 and Sportage.
	www.kia.ca /about.asp?lang=en (258 words)

	Kia Spectra - Previews - Car and Driver July 2004
		For the foundation, Kia turned to parent Hyundai and borrowed the robust Elantra platform—underpinning for the upcoming Hyundai Tucson small SUV—to which it bolted a four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts up front, a multilink and strut setup in the rear, and anti-roll bars at each end.
		Speaking of the A4, the Spectra appears to have knocked off the Audi’s hind end, wearing similar wedgelike taillights and a sloping trunklid.
		Kia hadn’t announced pricing on the Spectra5, but we expect it to start at about $16,000.
	www.caranddriver.com /previews/8206/kia-spectra.html (820 words)

	Auto Reviews \| 2004 Kia Spectra
		Kias redesigned 2004 Spectra, the direct descendant of the Sephia, was introduced earlier this year in North America, and is one of the best-looking compacts and one of the best values on the market today.
		The Spectra is a case in point, where nearly every aspect of the vehicle, from engine performance to overall fit and finish, is a significant leap forward from the previous model.
		I was also very pleased with the Spectras two-tone cabin, and I was surprised by the seat fabric and even the thick carpeting covering the floor in the trunk.
	info.detnews.com /autosconsumer/autoreviews/index.cfm?id=16022 (949 words)

	2007 Kia Spectra Preview \| Car.com
		However, this year Kia was announcing its new line of performance parts, many designed for its freshened 2007 Spectra sedan and Spectra5 wagon models.
		In addition to revised styling, the Spectra line offers a 138-horsepower engine returning up to 34 mpg, six standard airbags, and a variety of equipment depending on whether the LX, EX, or SX trim is chosen.
		Kia suggests that with various performance parts added, including stiffer springs and unique wheels, the SX will stay south of the $20,000 barrier.
	www.car.com /content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_int/2294 (233 words)

	Kia Spectra - Kia Motors America
		And with Kia's commitment to value, being affordable goes without saying.
		Spectra gives you more than just great looks and a smooth ride.
		It's easy to see why the Spectra is miles ahead of the competition.
	www.kia.com /spectra/index.shtml (239 words)

	IGN: 2004 Kia Spectra
		The all-new 2004 Kia Spectra remains in the realm of affordable, practical and functional four-door.
		Kia's middle-of-the-road vehicle will, however, give everything you expect from a vehicle priced like a Scion and it'll give a little more beyond that, too.
		Interior-wise, Kia has gone to great lengths to not only ensure safety in the event of a crash (it features front and side-impact airbags) and higher built-quality.
	cars.ign.com /articles/534/534729p1.html (484 words)

	Kia Spectra Sedan - CarSpace Automotive Forums
		For sure, you are going to read about some Spectras with problems on the various forums.
		When you are ready to post, please check the discussion list at the main Kia Spectra/Spectra5 Group page for the appropriate discussion to post in.
		Note that the Spectra and Spectra5 are grouped together here, so one discussion for safety, mileage, engine issues, etc. will suffice.
	townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef04c62 (648 words)

	2000 Kia Spectra Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		So Kia management decided to take the risk and introduce the five-door hatchback to the U.S. Kia Spectra is based on the Kia Sephia sedan.
		According to Kia, the sporty Spectra is geared toward a younger buyer who "hates traditional neckwear" and subscribes to the motto, "So many women, so little time." At first, we thought Kia's U.S. marketing department, noted for its sense of humor, was kidding with those descriptors, but maybe not.
		The Spectra lineup consists of one body style: a hatchback with four passenger doors and a quasi-fastback roofline.
	www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2000_Kia_Spectra&ReviewID=657 (282 words)

	2001 KIA Spectra Sedan New Car Review, MSRP Prices, Invoice Prices, Safety and Packages.
		Features: Kia's well tested sedan components reappear with a youth oriented sports coupe look - With their interest in racing and fun lifestyles, look for lots of neat accessories to appear.
		With its standard split-folding rear seat and wide, easy-opening rear hatch, the Spectra can accommodate a variety of passenger and cargo combinations, especially handy for those who like to take their gear with them.
		The Spectra has a fairly tight turning radius and the 1.8L engine, while not being blessed with abundant torque, helped keep us one step ahead of oncoming traffic after pulling a couple of ÎUâ turns.
	www.womanmotorist.com /review/kia/bs-kia-spectra-2k1-01.shtml (387 words)

	2005 Kia Spectra Full Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Spectra is the larger of Kia's two compact cars, and is among the least-expensive vehicles with standard head-protecting curtain side airbags.
		Spectra slots above Kia's entry-level Rio, and is based on the Elantra from Kia's corporate parent, Hyundai.
		Kia quality is improving, though it still trails the Japanese leaders, as do resale values.
	auto.consumerguide.com /Auto/New/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38162/Act/Showall (1317 words)

	CanadianDriver: Used Vehicle Review - Kia Sephia/Spectra, 2000-2004
		Still powered by the 1.8-litre engine, the Spectra was available in base and LS trims as a sedan and GSX trim as a hatchback.
		However Kia has one of the best warranties in Canada and many of these cars are still covered under a five year, 100,000 kilometre comprehensive and powertrain warranty as well as a five year road side assistance warranty.
		Spectra LS Spectra LS Spectra LS Sephia LS Sephia LS Used vehicle prices vary depending on factors such as general condition, odometer reading, usage history and options fitted.
	www.canadiandriver.com /roadtest/00-04sephia-spectra.htm (928 words)

	2007 Kia Spectra at Crowley Auto Group, Your CT Kia Dealer
		Crowley Kia carries a large inventory of the 2007 Kia Spectra mid size sedans.
		Kia Spectra gives you more than just great looks and a smooth ride.
		Whether you’re ready to buy a Kia Spectra, configure the Kia Spectra and get a free online quote or schedule a test drive, we invite you to browse through our website for a look at the 2007 Kia Spectra mid size sedans.
	www.crowleyauto.com /kia/Spectra.htm (170 words)

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