Last year, the Kia Spectra was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia, a 4-door compact sedan significant for being Kia's first model sold in the U.S. under its own nameplate, dating back to 1993. This year the Sephia name is gone, absorbed into a lineup bearing the Spectra name. So now there are Spectra sedans and hatchbacks. All Spectra models receive freshened styling for 2002. The base Kia Spectra sedan lists at just $10,995. Kia sweetens the deal with a warranty program that extends basic coverage to five years or 60,000 miles, and powertrain coverage to 10 years or 100,000 miles; it also includes five-year/100,000-mile rust perforation protection, and a five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan. At that rate it's hard to avoid looking at a Spectra.
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Spectra
2003
2003 Kia Spectra
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2003 Base 4dr Sedan
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2003 GS 4dr Liftback
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2003 GSX 4dr Liftback
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.8L I-4 / 124 HP / 119 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 32 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 1.8L I-4 / 124 HP / 119 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 24 / 32 / 28 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $50 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 10.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 177.6 " |
Exterior Width | 67.7 " |
Exterior Height | 55.7 " |
Front Headroom | 39.6 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.6 " |
Front Legroom | 43.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.2 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,661 Lbs. / 2,717 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 101 " |
Turning Radius | 16.1 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 14.0 " Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | With Chrome Bar |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 120 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months |
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Color: Blue
Price
$4,950
Mileage
206,000 mi
