2016 Kia Spectra Ex Service Manual
In the crowded compact-car field, the Kia Spectra sometimes falls off the radar screen. That's a shame, because this little four-door has a lot to offer, including an unbeatable combination of standard safety and convenience features, not to mention the 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty.
The 2009 Kia Spectra has sporty good looks with bright exterior paint, body-colored door handles and available body-colored mirrors and racy alloy wheels. The Spectra's 2.0-liter engine doesn't exactly inspire spirited driving, but it is a miserly consumer of gasoline. We drove the sporty Spectra SX model that features a more tightly tuned suspension than the EX version. Like the Spectra5 hatchback, with which it shares its performance modifications, we found the SX more fun in the corners than many other cars in this category. In EX trim, expect a smoother highway ride in place of that enhanced cornering capability (although the SX rides nicely enough itself).
In any case, the four-cylinder engine delivers responsive acceleration and enough power to make the four-speed automatic a perfectly valid option. With the manual transmission, the shift lever functions adequately enough but the action feels awkward and unrefined. Nicely designed, and using materials as good as one would reasonably expect in this price range, the Kia Spectra is a decent place to spend a commute. Most passengers under six-feet will find the rear-seat accommodations acceptable, but frequent stretching breaks may be in order during long road trips.
The Spectra's front seats are fairly comfortable but could do with more thigh and lower back support. Two thumbs up for front, front side-impact and front and rear side-curtain airbags being included as standard equipment. The Spectra LX comes equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (the only powerplant available in the lineup), a five-speed manual transmission, AM/FM/CD sound system with six speakers, tilt wheel and front, front-side and two-row side-curtain airbags. The EX trim adds cruise control, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry and four-wheel disc brakes. The SX trim adds a sport suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and metal interior trim.
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The 2009 Kia Spectra LX's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts close to $14,500, while the EX is priced closer to $16,000 and the sporty SX is right at $17,000. An automatic transmission raises the price of each by about $1,000. Our Fair Purchase Prices reflect real-world transaction prices a few hundred dollars shy of those sticker prices. You can shop the, or, but you won't find the same equipment levels at Kia prices. As for resale value, we don't expect the Spectra to fare particularly very well in comparison to the MAZDA3, Fit and Corolla.
Kia was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in South Korea. The company manufactures various types of automobile, including luxury cars and commercial vehicles. The brand is owned by the Hyundai Motor Company and is the second largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea. Kia sold more than 2.7 million vehicles in 2012 alone, and topped the list of putting the most reliable car in the United States.
Amongst the most popular Kia models are the Optima, Sorento, and Sportage. The company also sponsors various sports teams around the world, and has associations with FIFA, UEFA, and the National Basketball Association.
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