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2001 Kia Spectra Review
A hatchback goes boldly . . .
2001 Spectra Review Summary & Specifications
Kia hopes the Spectra will win the hearts and dollars of the front-drive hot-rod crowd, thanks to its affordable price and easy adaptability. (Kia has shown a modified Spectra to demonstrate its performance potential.) But Spectra's extremely attractive price should also draw practical-minded shoppers, thrifty folks who will take notice of a showroom-new car, complete with an outstanding warranty, for no more money than many used cars. Spectra is roomy, versatile and willing; some minor trim items have been compromised in the name of cost, but the basic hardware appears durable. And if you want a five-door hatchback at this price, then Spectra is the only game in town.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | GS ($10,995); GSX ($13,195) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 125-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, ABS optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Seoul, Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 10995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Spectra GSX ($13,195) |
| Standard Equipment | (GSX) air conditioning, alloy wheels, rear window defroster, 2-speed intermittent wipers, front and rear air dams, body skirts, rear spoiler, bodyside pinstripe, tinted glass, power windows, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, power door locks, tachometer, center console, 60/40-split rear seatbacks, passenger-side vanity mirror, remote hood, fuel door and trunk releases, AM/FM/cassette |
| Destination Charge | 450 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | antilock brakes ($800) includes rear disc brakes, AM/FM/CD stereo ($295), Cruise Package with cruise control, tweeters, variable intermittent wipers, power mirrors ($400), rear wiper/washer ($95), floormats ($70) |
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| Price as Tested | 15305 |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 125 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 108 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/30 |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 176.2/66.9/55.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 57.7/57.3 |
| Turning Radius | 32.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/52.1/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.6/54.0/34.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 11.6 |
| Payload | 11.6 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.12 |
| Curb Weight | 2575 |
| Stock Tires | P185/65R14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc, with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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