Kia Spectra
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| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Parent company | Hyundai Kia Automotive Group |
| Production | 2000—present |
| Predecessor | Kia Sephia |
| Successor | Kia Cee'd (Europe) |
| Class | Compact car / Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
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| Also called | Kia Shuma (Hatchback), Kia Mentor (Sedan) Kia Spectra Wing (Hatchback Facelift South Korea) |
| Production | 2001—2004 |
| Assembly | Hwasung, South Korea Izhevsk, Russia |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L 132 hp I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Length | 2000-01 Hatchback: 4475 mm (176.2 in) 2002-04 Hatchback: 4525 mm (178.1 in) 2002-04 Sedan: 4510 mm (177.6 in) |
| Width | 2000-01: 1700 mm (66.9 in) 2002-04: 1725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 2000-01: 1410 mm (55.5 in) 2002-04: 1425 mm (56.1 in) |
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| Also called | Kia Cerato (Korea and Europe) Kia Spectra5 |
| Production | 2005—present |
| Assembly | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L 138 hp I4 2.0 L 143 hp I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm (102.8 in) |
| Length | 2005-06 Sedan: 4480 mm (176.4 in) 2007-present LX & EX Sedans: 4500 mm (177.2 in) 2007-present SX Sedan: 4510 mm (177.6 in) 2005-06 Spectra5: 4341 mm (170.9 in) 2007-present Spectra5: 4350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1735 mm (68.3 in) |
| Height | 1470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Related | Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage Kia Cee'd |
The Kia Spectra, or Kia Cerato, is a compact car / small family car produced by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since 2000, originally sold only as a hatchback. When the car was redesigned in 2004-05, it later became Kia's top-selling vehicle in the United States, which it remains.
[edit] First generation (2000-2004)
When introduced for the 2000 model year for Korea and the United States, it was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia and Kia Shuma (pronounced Shü-mä´), and replaced the Sephia. It was developed from Kia's previous hatchback, the Mentor (Sephia Leo). Several years later, Kia reveals the minor redesigned model. Renamed as Spectra Wing / Shuma II. Its successor is also the Kia Cerato as the Spectra / Sephia II models. The Shuma was powered 1.5 L and 1.8 L fuel injected four-cylinder petrol engines and its £8,500 starting price was £3,000 less than the approximately equivalent Ford Focus. In 2002 it replaced the Sephia and Shuma completely, though it was the same vehicle. In Russia production of first-gen Spectra is continued by Izh-Avto.
- Kia Shuma/Spectra 2000-2004 performance:
- 1.6L DOHC engine 107 hp 0-100 km/h: 11 sec., top speed: 115 mph (185 km/h) MT
- 1.6L DOHC engine 107 hp 0-100 km/h: 13 sec., top speed: 111mph (178kmh) AT
- 1.8L DOHC engine 125 hp 0.100 km/h: 9.8 sec., top speed: 123 mph (198 km/h) MT But it will do 140 mph stock. There are many videos to confirm this.
- 1.8L DOHC engine 125 hp 0.100 km/h: 10.9 sec., top speed: 118 mph (190 km/h) AT
- 2.0L DOHC engine 132 hp 0.100 km/h: 8.9 sec., top speed: 128 mph (206 km/h) MT
- 2.0L DOHC engine 132 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.0 sec., top speed: 125 mph (201 km/h) AT
 2000-2001 Spectra hatchback (US) |
 2002-2004 Spectra hatchback (US) |
Three trim levels were available: an entry level S, slightly upgraded SX, and the top-of-the-range GSX.
[edit] Second generation (2005-present)
The 2005 redesign shares the platform of the Hyundai Elantra. The hatchback version is called the Spectra5, and is known as the Kia Cerato in Korea. The car is offered in the European and North American markets, and has a wide range of engines: four for Europe and two for the other markets. Is also sold in Chile and in Brazil.
The 2005 model uses Hyundai's Beta II G4GC (CVVT-enabled) engine (see Hyundai Beta engine).
- Kia cerato 2004-2006 performance
- 1.6L DOHC engine 105 hp 0-100 km/h: 5.7 sec., top speed: 116 mph (187 km/h) for Manual transmission.
- 1.6L DOHC engine 105 hp 0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec., top speed: 111 mph (179 km/h) for Automatic transmission.
Also consider the Kia cerato (2005,2006) Gulf_edition(KSA,UAE and Kuwait):
- 1.6L DOHC engine 114 hp (wider air intake) 0-100/km: 10.3 sec., top speed: 119 mph (192 km/h) MT
- 2.0L DOHC engine 138 hp 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec., top speed: 129 mph (208 km/h) for Manual transmission.
- 2.0L DOHC engine 138 hp 0-100 km/h: 9.7 sec., top speed: 123 mph (198 km/h) for Automatic transmission.
*Kia cerato 2007 performance
- 1.6L DOHC engine 122 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed: 119 mph (192 km/h) for Manual transmission.
- 1.6L DOHC engine 122 hp 0-100 km/h: 13.7 sec., top speed: 113 mph (182 km/h) for Automatic transmission.
Also consider the Kia Cerato (2007) Gulf_edition GLUF-DM(KSA,UAE and Kuwait):
- 1.6L DOHC engine 128 hp (wider air intake) 0-100/km: 10.1 sec., top speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
- 2.0L DOHC engine 143 hp 0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec., top speed: 133 mph (214 km/h) for Manual transmission.
- 2.0L DOHC engine 143 hp 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec., top speed: 126 mph (203 km/h) for Automatic transmission.
The Cerato is no longer on sale in the UK as the Cee´d has replaced it. Kia UK website It was famously used on Top Gear's caravan challenge.
[edit] Mid-generation facelift
In 2007 the U.S Kia Spectra received a mid-generation facelift. Gone are the two awkward spaces between the grille and left/right headlamp area and in its place is grille and headlamp flushed out. The bumper, as well as the headlamps, has lost their pronounced crease near the grille area. The restyled bumper and headlamp assembly now has a smoothed appearance. The rear of the Spectra also received a cosmetic change. Included in the change is a departure of a crease on the trunk lid, in favor of a rounded lid. The taillamp assembly received a minor change which entails the stop lamps being moved from the bottom half of the assembly to the top part of the assembly with the directional/back-up lamps being relocated vice-versa with the stop lamps. The facelift gives the Kia Spectra a more modern look in keeping up with styling trends of its competitors.
 2004-2006 Kia Spectra5 hatchback (Canada) |
 2004-2006 Kia Spectra5 hatchback (US) |
 2007 Kia Spectra5 hatchback (US) |
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