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:

Showing 81 through 90 of 132.00

• 

  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!

• 

  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!

• 

  Great Economical Car for Tall People - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Kirsten - December 27 - 4:40 am

  I love this car so much, I would recommend it to anyone with long legs and a long torso! I have plenty of head room, elbow room, and leg room, and Im a 59" woman. My passengers always ride comfortably in the back seat. The stereo is very impressive as well. It has a very good turning radius and handles curbs well.

• 

  "Good enough" car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By ftc - December 1 - 3:10 pm

  As empty-nester, great choice for down- sizing from a minivan. I was looking for either a squarish hatchback, a wagon or a car-based SUV. Fun to drive, small on the outside with very good use of interior space. Plenty of space for my bicycle inside. Driver position is better than anything else I tried (Scion xB, Honda Element, Toyota Matrix). I have 1100 miles so far, and mileage is getting better with each tank of gas. Excellent visibility and reacts predictably during quick lane changes. No surprises. Sensible packaging without the need to go to the "top" trim level in other makes to get the safety features.

• 

  WHAT A GREAT CAR - KIA - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By JACK FROM WA - November 19 - 6:46 am

  This car is great for the money. Paid $9450 for it brand new. Comfortable, fun to drive, good on gas, turns the heads from the "Honda Punks". People cant believe that its a Kia. The quality and performance is what you would expect from a toyota/honda. A great Bang for the Buck.

• 

  super little car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By mike - July 26 - 5:46 am

  Kia has a winner on there hands.Test rode other cars in this class, all seemed sluggish or to cramped.After 5 minutes of test driving this all new Spectra i was sold.Very nice interior and good looks on the outside.Our ex came with moonroor,alloys,embroidered floor mats and a simple spoiler all under 17k.Go read the reviews on other cars websites,rave reviews!!!!!

• 

  500 Mile Review - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By First Time KIA Buyer - July 26 - 4:16 am

  I drove a regular Spectra and wasnt impressed. The Spectra 5 has a sportier suspension, and the ground effects and trim rival the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe (For >$3000 Less). First mileage check at 500 miles is 28MPG hard highway driving. Stereo is mediocre, and more suseptible to power line interference on AM than others. Its easy to make the speakers buzz, as they havent been matched with the stereo. Low-end torque is small, and it takes a while to get going, but once you do car has plenty of pick up. Brakes are quick, transmission is smooth, although its too easy to shift from Park to 3rd, going past Drive. Wipers are smooth, both front and rear have intermittent.

• 

  Great Car - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By TLS - July 7 - 3:06 am

  Love this Car. Had to replace a belt after 4 years, but no other problems. We have taken several trips both the the hot south New Mexico area and up to the high mountains in Colorado.

• 

  Very Pleased, Fun to Drive - 2005 Kia Spectra
  By Happy Camper - May 6 - 10:43 pm

  I bought my 2005 Spectra SX Feb. 2006, Ive been very pleased with this little car. Maintenance low. Everyone at the dealership is great. I am very pleased with the performance and looks of the car. I get a lot of comments how cute or cool it looks. I love this car. Its my third Kia. I would definitely buy another Kia.