Base price: GS, $11,755; GSX, $13,320
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 4- or 5-door 5-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 53/39–41/10–12
Wheelbase 100.8 in
Length/width/height 177.2–178.1/67.7/55.7 in
Turning circle 32.2 ft
Curb weight 2550–2600 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 22–25/30–31
Fuel-tank capacity/range 13.2 gal/290–330 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger airbags
POWERTRAIN
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 124 hp; 5-sp man, 4-sp auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, struts, coil springs, springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/drum or disc (opt)
ABS optional
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KIA SPECTRA
The Spectra is the sporty car of the Kia lineup. For 2003 it receives only minor changes. The Spectra is available as a four-door sedan or five-door hatch. At the heart is a DOHC 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 124 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque. It is available with either a standard five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. Befitting a sporty car, the Spectra has an independent suspension with struts front and rear. All Spectras come with anti-roll bars in front and back. Anti-lock brakes are optional and come with four-wheel discs in place of the standard disc/drum setup. Despite all this stuff, think of the Spectra not as a sporty car—or as yet another Korean economy car—but as a sort of downmarket version of the Saab 9-3 five-door. With a valuable warranty and low base price, the Spectra certainly qualifies as a bargain.
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