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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Fun car to drive - 2005 Kia Spectra
By Greg - May 13 - 1:16 pmVery fun car to drive. Am getting about 28 mpg city/hwy. Will improve as engine gets broken in. Seats four very comfortably & has lots of storage. Need to offer a upgraded sound system as an option. Standard stereo is nice but would like a little more power.
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Happy with KIA - 2005 Kia Spectra
By Greg - April 28 - 4:56 pmOverall happy with the car. Could use a little more noise insulation a little thicker exterior metal and higher quality paint job.
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Major paint issues - 2005 Kia Spectra
By princessmeliss - April 24 - 11:00 pmMy Kia Spec5 was awesome for the first 8 months until the paint started chipping off. Kia refuses to take responsibility for it and Ive seen 2 others with the same problem. Kias rep told me that his is doing the same thing, but its not a quality issue. Have since found other Spec5s with the same thing and found feedback on the web from owners experiencing the exact same issue. Kia isnt interested in hearing about it and has lost a customer as a result.
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An Excellent Value! - 2005 Kia Spectra
By OmahaOwner - March 22 - 11:50 pmIf buying a car is about value, then this car will satisfy. Good handling, extremely quiet interior, great looks and good gas mileage. Not a lot of power but more than adequate for highway cruising and plenty of torque for around-town driving. Ive put 15,000 miles on it and still appreciate the excellent value I received for the cost of ownership!
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KIA SPECTRA5 FIRST 700Mi - 2005 Kia Spectra
By SPECTRA5 - February 28 - 9:06 pmI have a new Spectra5 2005 and I have had so many problems with this car. My first visit to the mechanic was for vibration/shaking in the steering wheel and vibration throughout the vehicle and a blown speaker. Second visit to the shop consisted of the front ground effects falling off due to faulty install and I still have not resolved the bad vibration in the vehicle. My third visit was a result of the vehicles rear ground effects falling off, and another blown speaker and the bad vibration still not resolved; mechanics have no idea. Well I have not been back for the 4th time because now I am going into arbitration with this vehicle due to the rear ground effects falling off again.
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Nguyenny - 2005 Kia Spectra
By nguyen - November 24 - 11:33 pmI bought this car to replace my 2002 Kia Spectra hatchback, plus I needed something a little newer. I travel alot and use of my car on the road is a must for everday usage. It ride an d handle very good, excellent fuel mileage, getting somewhere around 26 in the city and 35 on the highway. I have this car for almost one year and already have close to 24,000 miles on it already. Check engine light came on one time, took to dealer and they replace the sensor for me, but I did not break down anywhere. Check engine light will come on if you try to top this car off, I did this twice already. I have no bab say about it, I go to D.C. and Baltimore area almost every other week with no problem.
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Happy Spectrater - 2005 Kia Spectra
By jacob - November 2 - 12:30 amBought the EX version on July 5th. Price $12,200 with alloy wheels and floor mats. Overall I am pleased with it. Things I dont like are fuel mileage. Not very good for a small car. Average around 25 combined and 27 highway only. Front seats are tiring for a long drive as there is no thigh support. Plus if you are tall or have long feet this is not your car. Interior is pleasant and quiet. Engine is mostly smooth once you are up speed. Tire noise is noticeable. The seats are comfy -- thigh support. Keyless entry is a great option and the remote trunk is great. Havent had any mechanical problems then again I had only for 3 weeks.
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Great car all around! - 2005 Kia Spectra
By human - August 19 - 10:46 amI never thought I would consider a Kia. But on paper, this car beat everything else in its class so I thought it was worth checking out. After the test drive I was sold! The ride is smooth and solid and the interior is quiet. Easily the best bang for the buck especially with the $1750 rebate. Image conscious drivers will have to pay thousands more for a similar performing car. "Reliability" = 9 because I havent owned it for too long. "Fuel Economy" = 8 because Corollas and Civics have better MPG ratings.
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Great little car! - 2005 Kia Spectra
By Sandra W - August 18 - 2:53 amIve had my Spectra 5 for one month and continue to be impressed with it. I have had not one issue thus far. Whether in the city, on the highway or even on a gravel road, the car is comfortable & much fun to drive. It handles extremely well, the sport suspension is great. So much bang for the buck, its surprising that there arent more of them on the road.
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Fun to drive - 2005 Kia Spectra
By Jimmy - June 3 - 2:30 pmI traded my 2004.5 Spectra EX which I had 42000 miles on it, for Spectra5. It is really fun to drive. Perfect handling very nice, Interior design very stylish, CD player improved from earlier versions, lots of room for its size, Ground effects superb, keyless entry fog lights -- I mean you get everything you may get from a $26,000 car but $10K cheaper. And I have seen comparison chart. This car beats Mazda 3 and Chevy Cobalt But slower than Focus ZX4 ST and Corolla XRS but it is cheaper and has a better warranty. I say thumbs up.
