Consumer Reports Reviews the Kia Spectra
The Kia Spectra is a 4-door hatchback, coupe, sedan offered in a 4dr Sdn Auto LX, 4dr Sdn Auto SX, 4dr Sdn Man LX, 4dr Sdn Auto EX, 5dr HB EX, 5dr HB SX, 2dr Cpe Man EX, 2dr Cpe Auto EX, 2dr Cpe Man SX and 2dr Cpe Auto SX. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (156 hp) and 2.4-liter 4 (173 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 36 mpg highway. The Forte hatchback EX 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.
Competing models include Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla , Mazda3 and Subaru Impreza.
Last Model Reviewed: 2011
Reviewed Kia Spectras from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has placed the following models through over 50 tests at our test track:
- 2011 Kia Spectra sedan EX 4-cyl
- 2010 Kia Spectra coupe SX 4-cyl MT
- 2004 Kia Spectra EX 4-cyl MT
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