The Korean automaker Kia Motors introduced the Kia Spectra as a 2000 model year in November 1999. This compact car went on sale originally only as a hatchback. The vehicle was built as a hatchback version of the Kia Shuma and replaced the Kia's Mentor/Sephia Leo. The small family vehicle was marketed worldwide under various nameplates: Spectra Wing / Shuma II, Kia Spectra or Kia Cerato. In Europe and UK the first generation vehicles were sold as the Kia Cerato, while in the American automotive market it was known under Kia Spectra name.
The first generation Kia Spectra vehicles were offered in the following trim levels: an entry level S, slightly upgraded SX, and the top-of-the-range GSX. The Kia Spectra came as a 5-door hatchback and was based on the previously released Kia Mentor hatchback. Being the Kia Sephia successor, the Spectra shared a lot of common specifications. The engine range included 1.6-liter I4 engine making 107 hp, 1.8-liter I4 engine producing 125 hp and 2.0-liter I4 engine rating 132 hp. The vehicle was offered either with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
The second generation Kia Spectra came in 2004. For the 2004 model year the Kia Spectra parts were redesigned and updated. The new Spectra used the next generation Hyundai Elantra platform and the same engine as the Elantra. A new four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine with continuous variable valve timing produced 138 hp. The front-wheel drive Kia Spectra was offered with either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The hatchback version was on sale as a 5-door Spectra5, which was known as the Kia Cerato in Australia, Korea and Singapore. The Kia Spectra5 was available in the North American market, while in UK and Europe it was replaced with the Kia Ceed. In 2006 the American version of Kia Spectra came with GEMA engines and a mid-generation face-lift. In 2009, the Kia Spectra came as a sedan in LX, EX and sporty SX trim levels. All models were available with a 138-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and manual or automatic transmission. A high level of standard safety equipment included the ABS, side curtain airbags and four-wheel disk brakes. The Kia Spectra vehicles were provided with air conditioning, power locks and heated mirrors, power windows and remote key-less entry. The Kia Spectra was replaced with Kia Forte, that debuted at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
Whether in sedan or hatchback form, the Spectra is a comfortable compact that has leveled the playing field. Kia has went on a rampage in recent years thanks to parent company Hyundai, and has redesigned a sizeable portion of its roster. The Spectra is no different. Now plusher than ever, drivers have the newfound ability to cruise with up-tempo performance and confidence, something that many take for granted. Featuring neatly styled exterior parts, the Spectra can also be quite the looker when dressed up with stylish accessories, adding a different twist to an already dynamic and respected vehicle.
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APG® - Polished Aluminum Billet Grille
Kia Spectra 2007, Polished Aluminum Billet Grille by APG®. Bolts over original grille. Enhance exterior and add stylish accent to your vehicle with Billet Grille by APG. This mirror-polished Grille is made of aluminum for high durability and is designed application-specific to fit your vehicl...
Market price: $75.80
JKS® - Factory Style Rear Spoiler with Light
Kia Spectra Sedan 2005, Factory Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Spoilers are usually standard equipment on the factory hot rods. But even if you don't have the big horsepower engine under the hood, you can still give your car the same look as the high-performance models with this Rear Spoiler. Ine...
Market price: $124.99 - $212.49
SAA® - Pillar Post Trim
Kia Spectra 4 Door 2005-2009, SAA Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pcs Set. Spice up your vehicle’s appearance with chrome-style pillar post trim by SAA. Made of high-quality mirror polished SS. Easy stick-and-go installation.
Market price: $52.06
WeatherTech® - All-Weather Floor Mats
Kia Spectra 2005, All-Weather Floor Mats by WeatherTech®. The mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup ...
Market price: $56.25 - $68.69
K&N® - 69 Series Typhoon Cold Air Intake Kit
Kia Spectra 2.0L F/I 2005, 69 Series Typhoon Cold Air Intake Kit by K&N®. Improve airflow and increase horsepower on your vehicle. This intake kit replaces the factory air intake system with a custom designed air intake tube and a free flowing K&N air filter. The air filter is positioned to d...
Market price: $249.05
COUTURE® - FX Body Kit
Kia Spectra 2007, FX Body Kit by Couture®. The following components are available: Rear Lip, Side Skirts. Each part may be ordered separately. Professional installation is required.
Market price: $275.00 - $299.00
Borla® - Boomer Blow Torch Universal Oval Muffler with Tip
# BOR-40060 - Borla Boomer Universal Muffler w/Tip - Blow Torch. Street or track, Borla Boomer Series mufflers are race and dyno-proven high-tech winning solutions, delivering 7% to 10% horsepower boost and impressive sound. Million Mile Warranty with aircraft-quality austeniti...
Market price: $253.74
NOTTO® SE - Complete HID Conversion Kit
Kia Spectra / Spectra 5 2007, Complete HID Conversion Kit by Notto®. Give your vehicle the brightest of bright lights with a High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Light System Conversion Kit. Say goodbye to dim and boring factory lights that struggle to show you the way. Notto's state-of-the art H...
Market price: $156.19
Kia is recalling almost 58,300 Spectra sedans that were built from 2004 till 2007 years. The reason is the straps, which hold the fuel tank. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the straps aren't made of rust-resistant material and the fuel tank can corrode. The road salt can evoke the fuel tank straps to rust, as a result it can fall from the car and cause a fuel leak.
The recall affects Spectra LD vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, said the source.
The recall will begin in June. Dealers will substitute the fuel-tank straps for new zinc-coated ones at no charge.
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