Overview & Reviews
The base LX sedan has been dropped, and the EX no longer features foglamps or rear disc brakes. On the plus side, all models now come with floor mats and a cabin air filter, while the SX and Spectra5 gain standard cruise control. The optional four-speed automatic transmission has been redesigned this year for greater durability and smoothness (although models with SULEV emissions still use last year's unit).
- Low price, large backseat, comfortable ride, lots of storage and cupholders, standard side curtain airbags, excellent warranty.
- Engine is weak and buzzy at higher rpm, soft handling on EX model.
User Reviews:
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A Great Car - 2006 Kia Spectra
By GK - September 16 - 8:13 pmThe vehicle is quiet, roomy and comfortable. People cannot believe that it is a Kia. It drives like a much more expensive vehicle and is economical on fuel. Highly recommended!
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Perfect Fit! - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Sarah - June 28 - 1:16 amEvery time I get in a drive this car, Im glad we bought it. Its fun to drive, easy to park, good on gas, and weve had no troubles with it whatsoever. Were planning on a longer road trip next week, and I am reassured that well be taking this car with us. Its comfortable (not too big, not to small) and has plenty of cargo space for a family of three.
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GREAT CAR - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Peggy - June 21 - 1:50 pmI have been a Toyota driver for many years. My last car was a Corolla, which I drove to its dying day. However, during my research while buying a new car the warranty on a KIA was 100,000 miles/10 years. Once I went to the dealership and test drove one I couldnt believe how it felt. It is great. It drives like the Corolla, and looks kinda like it. For the price I couldnt go wrong. The standard equipment on this car is great. I keep my cars until they die and I know this one will be with me for many years.
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Great affordable, reliable car. - 2006 Kia Spectra
By shellbee3 - May 26 - 2:20 amI purchased my car last year with 86,000 miles on it. I now have 100,500 miles on it and its doing great. I took this car on a 2,000 mile road trip in the summer and my Spectra did fine. I do have to say that one con for this car is that it does not get up to speed very quickly on the highway. When I try to accelerate the engine feels weak and buzzy; it gets pretty loud and I dont go much faster. Beside that, its a reliable car that gets me to and from work and around town with no problem. I get about 30 MGH combined city/highway. The interior is very roomy and comfortable even with five people seated. The trunk is deep which is awesome for travel. Overall a great, reliable car.
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A great little car - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Richard - May 15 - 3:30 amBought my Spectra about one year ago, currently has about 18,000 miles on it. I have had absolutely no problems with it. I had cruise control added at the time of purchase, other than that its stock. This is my daily driver, its comfortable, reliable and gets decent mileage. The Spectra happens to be my second Kia, I have a Sedona van that has been to the dealer several times (however everything was covered by the warranty) it currently has 58,000 miles on it. The Spectras a great handling car.
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So Fun to Drive - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Carol - April 23 - 5:56 pmIve owned this vehicle for a little over 2 months. I love driving it! Its got everything I could want in a car (all the included options with the SX), the steering is tight and the feel is very sporty. Makes me feel years younger. Mileage is still at 28 mpg - hoping that goes up with time - but I dont baby it either, since my drive to work is all freeway at 70 mph. My only comment (and I know I read this when I was first researching the vehicle) is that it almost feels like it could have had a 6th gear - Im not even close to maxing out the rpms though - just how it feels to me. But I really love driving it - problem is, so does my husband. We might have to get one for him!
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Used But Loved - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Paul Callaway - February 3 - 10:20 pmI bought my 2006 Kia Spectra SX used about 2 years ago and after a rough beginning fixin issues left by the former owner Ive really come to enjoy this car. The SX wheels, suspension and body are a plus over the other models and considering its a compact car it has plenty of interior room, a nice size trunk and more than enough umph to get around. If I keep a light foot on the pedal I can get MPGs in the mid to high 20s with mixed driving
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great value - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Kevin - January 26 - 1:40 pmI bought this car new and it now has 35,000 miles on it. I have not had any problems at all. When I first got the car I was getting about 32 MPG, but it has actually been getting better now around 36. Fun to drive although it is surely not a race car.
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I am probably a kia man - 2006 Kia Spectra
By rob - December 18 - 12:30 pmI have owned this vehicle for a couple of days and I am honestly surprised by the performance and 100% happy and satisfied. I would say if you have a small family and you want a powerful and fun economical car go for the spectra sx
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Fun to Drive! - 2006 Kia Spectra
By Wayne - November 3 - 6:56 pmGood PEP for a 4 cylinder. Exceptional handling around curves. Gas mileage isnt the greatest (31 MPG combined City/Hwy).
