Although it can't be called stark, the Ford Aspire is clearly a basic transportation car, and anyone expecting more from it will be disappointed.With a 5-speed manual, the aspire's performance is good enough to get the job done, and you can expect bulletproof reliability from its powertrain, as well as durability from its bodywork. Ford set high anticorrosion and paint quality standards at the South Korean factory, and the rust-through warranty, 6 years/100,000 miles, reflects Ford's expectations in this regard.
Like all Fords, the Aspire is backed by Ford's 24-hour roadside assistance program in the unlikely event that something does break down - or the more likely event that one of your kids locks the keys in the car.
At this end of the automotive spectrum, little things like that count for a lot.