|
2002 Kia Spectra Review
Merger mania.
2002 Spectra Review Summary & Specifications
With its extremely attractive price, particularly for the base sedan, the Kia Spectra should 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. The Spectra is roomy, versatile and willing; some minor trim items have been compromised in the name of cost, but the basic hardware appears durable. Kia hopes the Spectra GSX 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.) And if you want a five-door hatchback at this price, then the Spectra is the only game in town.
|
|
| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | Spectra ($10,995); LS ($12,595); GS ($10,995); GSX ($13,195) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 126-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dual front airbags, ABS |
| 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 ($13,595) |
| Standard Equipment | 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, power mirrors, 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 | 495 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | antilock brakes ($800) includes rear disc brakes, AM/FM/CD stereo ($295), Cruise Package with cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, ($275), rear wiper/washer ($125), floormats ($79) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 15664 |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 126 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 108 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/32 |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.1/67.9/56.1 |
| 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 | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.14 |
| Curb Weight | 2697 |
| Stock Tires | P185/65R14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc, with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
|
|