Mar 25 '04
Pros: Roomy, airy, and high-quality interior, generous feature content, solid and durable feel, low pricing.
Cons: Unrefined manual transmission, nonlinear steering feel, chassis sophistication still noticeably behind class leaders.
Summary: *The picture provided at the top of this page is not the 2004.5 Spectra, but the outgoing 2004 Spectra. To view pictures of the new Spectra, visit Kia's website at kia.com. My Experience I test-drove a 2004.5 Kia Spectra LX 5-speed at a ... read more