(2006)Įngine stalling Description: Engine may misfire, hesitate and/or stall due to problems with the evaporate control system, particularly the canister close valve. Trouble Spots Air conditioner Description: The air conditioning may quit due to either a bad triple-switch or a bad thermister under the dash.
EX, SX, and Spectra5 add front-door bottle holders. There’s good cabin storage, too, with various slots, bins, and cubbies. The Spectra5 hatchback boasts a fair amount of cargo space. The sedan’s usefully shaped trunk has a slightly undersized opening but offers adequate volume that’s expandable via a standard 60/40 folding rear seat. Cabin materials and finish are the equal of most anything in this class, though the decor lacks flair. The high-set audio unit and 3-dial climate system are simple to adjust, and all controls work with smooth precision. A fine dashboard layout makes the gauges easy to read, all controls easy to reach. Entry/exit is easy enough for a small sedan. Rear-seat passengers fare about the same: Two 6-footers have good underseat foot room and OK knee and shoulder space, though just adequate head room on a seat that isn’t uncomfortable, but won’t win any awards. Head room is only adequate for 6-footers, who might be squeezed by the optional sunroof.
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However, long-legged drivers may want more rearward seat travel, and seat comfort is nothing special. Up front, a standard tilt wheel and lever-action seat-height adjuster enhance a fine basic driving position. The smooth engine grows a bit coarse around 4000 rpm, but is acceptably refined for the class. On the highway, wind and road ruckus are nicely subdued. ABS-available only on the EX-provides strong, sure stops. Spectra smothers most bumps well thanks to a solid structure and comfort-oriented tires, though large moguls induce minor “float.” The car’s handy size and quick, responsive steering aid close-quarter maneuverability, but Spectra has modest cornering grip.
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We had no opportunity to measure with manual transmission. A test LX sedan with automatic transmission averaged 22.8mpg-hardly stellar for this class of car. Spectra feels peppier with the slick-shifting manual transmission. Both came with EX equipment but added sporty touches, including leather-wrapped steering wheel, firmer suspension, and 16-inch wheels.Īcceleration is adequate for most needs, though the smooth, responsive automatic transmission saps enough power to slow progress up steep hills. basic, 10/100,000 powertrain, but only the basic warranty is transferable to a second owner.ĭuring the “real” 2005 model year, a Spectra5 hatchback joined the line in one trim level, as did an SX-trim sedan. Kia shared Hyundai’s warranty coverage of 5-years/50,000-mi. EX added air conditioning, remote keyless entry, and power windows/locks/heated mirrors.
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Both models came with a tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and CD audio system. ABS was optional on EX and unavailable on LX. Both the base LX and uplevel EX sedans came with standard front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and 4-wheel disc brakes. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, a 4-speed automatic optional. The only engine was Elantra’s 138-hp 2.0-liter 4-cyl. The 2004.5 Spectra was based on the Elantra platform of corporate parent Hyundai. The early 2004 came in Base, GS, LS, and GSX trim, while the 2004.5 came in LX and EX guise. If you see a 2004 Kia Spectra advertised, you can tell if it’s the old model or the new one by the trim level. However, we start this generation at 2005 to avoid confusion with the old design. Oddly, the company still called it a 2004 model (the last of the outgoing version was also a 2004), and sometimes the new car was referred to as a “2004.5” model. Kia released a redesigned Spectra sedan in spring 2004 with new styling, more power, and additional safety features.
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