NCTD: 2008 Kia Spectra

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Model Line Overview

Model lineup: Kia Spectra LX ($12,895); EX ($14,895); SX ($15,995); Spectra5 ($15,995)
Engines: 138-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
Transmissions: five-speed manual; four-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): dual two-stage frontal airbags; dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; full coverage side-impact curtain airbags; three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters; rear-seat child safety seat anchors; internal emergency trunk release, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional): ABS
Basic warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled in: Hwasung, South Korea

Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP): Kia Spectra EX ($14,895)
Standard equipment: cloth upholstery; air conditioning; AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers and auxiliary input; six-way manually adjustable driver's seat; power windows, mirrors and central locking; tilt steering wheel; 60/40 split folding rear seat; delay-off interior lighting; heated outside mirrors
Options as tested (MSRP): automatic transmission ($1,000); alloy wheels ($400); cruise control
Destination charge: ($650)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $17,280
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 138 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 136 @ 4500
Transmission: four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 24/32 mpg
Wheelbase: 102.8 in.
Length/width/height: 177.2/68.3/57.9 in.
Track, f/r: 58.9/58.5 in.
Turning circle: 33.3 ft.
Seating capacity: 5
Head/hip/leg room, f: 40.0/52.4/42.8 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 38.2/53.9/35.4 in.
Cargo volume: 12.2 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: 1000 Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r: independent, multi-link with Chapman struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance: 6.3 in.
Curb weight: 2767 lbs.
Tires: P195/60R15
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/disc
Fuel capacity: 14.0 gal.