Overview & Reviews

A five-door hatchback model dubbed the Spectra5 joins the lineup, along with a sporty SX sedan. Both models come with a front spoiler, black mesh grille, black headlight bezels, upgraded tires, 16-inch alloys, side sills, rear valance panel and rear spoiler. Inside, there is leather wrapping for the steering wheel and shift knob, gray sport cloth upholstery, metallic trim pieces and metal pedals. A sport-tuned suspension is also included, and models with a manual transmission get a front strut tower bar as well.

• Low price, spunky engine, well-finished interior, standard side-curtain airbags, excellent warranty.

• Obtrusive engine noise at high speeds, ABS not available on LX model.

User Reviews:

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  i love my kia - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By tweyhrich - June 5 - 5:33 am

  this car is really awsome. I didnt think i would like it as much as i do. I looked at it online and the price was good and thought it wouldnt be this nice as it is. the olny thing is i wish that i would have got the sx instead of the ex but thats ok [they dont have ground fx avil for ex]and a 5 speed stick not the 4 speed auto. It is a really spunky car though and the more i drive it the more i like it. If you are looking to buy a car i would check this one out

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  Kia - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Anita - May 19 - 2:00 am

  This is my very first new car ever! I just love it. Its easy to maintain--great on gas and easy to wash. Cleans up fast and interior is easy to keep clean also. Mine is ice blue -- sometimes it looks grey and sometimes it looks blue -- really neat!

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  Not bad for a cheap car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Cheap Car - May 7 - 12:36 pm

  Bought it used for my wife to commute in with 44K on it. It now has 86K on it and is still running strong.That pesky check engine light goes on and off when it feels like it.It must be something minor because it has no effect on performance or gas mileage.Other than normal maintenance I have had no problems with it. I did notice that in hot, hot weather the speedo and tack go wacky for a while. I have changed the transmission oil twice and have had no problems with it after reading about transmission problems other owners have had. I must have got a descent one because I do not have all the problems that other Kia owners have.

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  2004.5 Kia Spectra - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By bman41202 - May 3 - 3:50 pm

  This is the best car I have ever owned. It has more horsepower and torque than the Civic or the Corolla. Every performance part store is trying to get new parts for the Spectra because they realize what potential it has.

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  Dependable - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Ben Marcus - April 9 - 4:23 am

  Good car for the price. Very dependable, great warranty. Not the best gas mileage, but definitely for the price. Id have to say this is the best sedan under $15k that you can find. Handles well. 2 liter engine gives it a little pep and it handles nicely on the highway and just around town. Good interior and spacious back seat (as far as a backseat in a sedan goes). Im 63" and there is plenty of head and leg room in the front seat. Revs up a little much when switching gears, especially when going fast.

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  I love my cute car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By maytwin - March 31 - 6:56 pm

  My car is fun to drive! I got a great deal, on a car that has everything on it. It rides quietly, even with the sunroof open! It rocks!! I am trying to get my sister to buy the same car.

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  nice car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By joe from rio rancho - March 23 - 4:06 am

  nice car. I got the EX model. I think its fun to drive.Braking is really good,very peppy off the line.sound system is good 6 speakers.great for the money.

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  My Spectra 5 - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Julia - March 5 - 9:53 am

  I just bought this car in April. I love it! Its fun to drive. Good brakes, speeds up quick. Great stereo system and factory speakers. Great car for your first time driving teen too. Very reliable and sporty looking too!

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  Great New Car! - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Pink Panda - January 7 - 6:03 am

  My husband and I just bought our new Kia Spectra 5 and love it. We didnt really want a Kia, but when we test drove the Spectra 5, we changed out minds. I love the look of it and the extras we got like sunroof and cruise control. It drives really well - smooth and quiet. And best of all, its fun to drive! And lets not forget the warranty we have on it, we dont have to worry about costly repairs. We also purchased the gap insurance which is great in case the car gets totaled. Whatever the insurance wont pay, the gap insurance will cover the rest. Great piece of mind!

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  great car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By dparent - January 6 - 5:18 am

  I had my 2005 kia spectra for 5 years, the car had 148,000 miles on it and it had never let me down. 2 weeks ago my wife and I and our 2 sons were rearended buy a fullsize suv we were waiting to turn into a drive way and we were hit. The driver of the suv didnt even try to stop he hit us at at least 55 mph. my 9 yr old son and my 6 year old son were in the back seat. and even with the impact we all walked away without injurys. after the accident the car still runs great. I will find a new body to the motor into.