Overview & Reviews

The 2007 Kia Spectra and Spectra 5 hatchback receive minor interior and exterior tweaks on all models, including a standard tire-pressure monitoring system and an available auxiliary audio input jack.

• Low price, comfortable and functional cabin, lots of storage and cupholders.

• Engine can get noisy at higher rpm, soft suspension tuning on lower-end models, antilock brakes available on top SX trim only, disappointing IIHS crash test scores.

User Reviews:

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  Fits the Bill and Budget - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By Bryant - October 19 - 5:03 am

  Brand new sedan that looks beautiful in sand beige metallic, and light interior. Has all necessary amenities and many standard luxuries. Handles great with impressive speed on the open road, especially for a 4 cyl. Acceleration acceptable, but allow for somewhat sluggish start on freeway entry ramps, for example. Body is naturally low to ground, but very little road noise in a comfortable, easily controlled drive. For all-round usability, at a reasonable new car price, the Spectra sedan is a good buy with an outstanding warranty.

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By MMcD - September 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car with 34k miles to replace my 05 Honda Civic, which was totaled in a highway accident. I loved my Civic, and was very squeamish about getting a replacement that could live up to its reputation, but my little Spectra has been amazing! I average 28 mpg city, 35 highway. Ive put 30,000 miles on it in a year and a half, and it hasnt had one single problem whatsoever. Regular oil changes every 3k miles, tires and gas are all the money Ive put into it, and it runs beautifully in every condition - snow, ice, 110* heat, torrential rain (thats St. Louis weather for you).

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  Two words: Fun and Practical - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By Lucas - August 30 - 2:43 am

  I love my Kia Spectra5! The Kia is sporty to drive and responsive in its handling. No complaints. The 5 speed manual is smooth, and the engine is surprisingly powerful. I like that the look is understated and not so in your face. It grows on you after while and I look forward getting in the car and drive to my next destination. Fit and finish and attention to detail is first rate. Very roomy for a car this size. Lots of storage and handy appointments, even "secret" compartments. Last but not least is value for money. This car costs considerably less than similarly appointed cars, like the Mazda3, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, VW Golf. Highly recommended! 5 Stars *****. :)

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  sweet ride - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By riley ed - July 4 - 7:27 am

  Not overwhelmed with power , but awesome on gas.

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  Who needs Zoom Zoom - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By Jay - April 15 - 1:46 pm

  Pros: Sporty, roomy, great mileage, comfortable ride, every option you would need, the fit and finish is great. Cons: A smidge noisy at higher speeds but to be expected in a smaller less expensive car. I am 63" and over 350 lbs and I have ample room on this car. I also have 2 young boys and they have stated that they have more room in the back seat then they did in my Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. I can fit my golf clubs and pullcart in the hatchback with out having to fold down the seats. This is a great car for someone looking for a gas sipper who is on a budget. It has the flexibility of a Mini-minivan, and the feel of a sportscar. I know Mazda has Zoom Zoom but my Spectra5 has zip zip.

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  Great car! Great MPG! Best car I have ever owned! - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By Vos - March 27 - 9:36 am

  I would have been happy with this car even if I had spent much more on it. With proper maintenance I did nothing to this car, and before I wrecked it in December it had 176,000 miles. I was very pleased with safety options, after a semi turned in front of me I totaled it, but was left uninjured. You could see how its design left it crunched in the front, but left cabin unaffected. Before the crash I was optimistic about making it to 250,000 miles, as the car still responded the same as the day I bought it new. The MPGs were great, normally averaging 33. It was not much to look at, but if you are looking for a reliable little car it will beat anything.

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  Good so far - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By balpho - May 2 - 12:53 pm

  I just purchased a 2007 Spectra with around 40k miles on it. Only problems so far are a blown speaker when I bought it (didnt realize it initially.) So far though the ride in the car has been great. I was coming from a 2000 Kia Sephia, and this is leaps and bounds better. Kia certainly has come a long way from when they started. My bf has an 06 Corolla, and the 07 Spectra is actually comparable which says a lot considering the prices between the 2 had a $3000 price difference on the used market at the least. The MP3 jack is a great addition and the interior is quite classy. Much better choice then a very old model Honda or Toyota.

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  AMAZING gas mileage - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By RICK - March 6 - 8:50 am

  I purchased my Spectra the day after Thanksgiving, and I definitely have no complaints. I just calculated that Im getting an average of 35mpg in a mix of city/highway driving, which is a big step up from my old Cavalier that I traded in. The seats are comfortable, I like the way the dash is designed, and the ample trunk space. The AUX jack makes life easy too. All in all, this is a great economical car, and I hope to have many years with it!

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  THE WINNER IS..... - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By P00T - October 6 - 9:40 pm

  My daughters first car - she wanted the Spectra5 from the start but I made her check out ALL other makes and models first. Long process but worth it since the Spectra5s value is far superior: vibrant styling inside and out, standard equipment that is optional on others, superb warranty, excellent safety features and of course, great gas mileage. Go ahead and check out the others but youll end up in the Spectra5 when youre done!

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  BEST CAR EVER! - 2007 Kia Spectra
  By Alex H - August 26 - 2:38 pm

  I bought our 2007 Kia Spectra EX with only 4,000 miles on it. It is currently just shy of 170,000 miles and is still driving like a dream! I have never had any issues with this car, its been beyond dependable since I bought it 8 years ago. We have done regular maintenance (oil changes, tires, brakes, etc) the only thing we had to do was replace 1 front-end tie rod. This car is such a beast (in a very miniature package) that the factory brakes and rotors lasted 155,000 miles before they needed replacing. I was very skeptical about Kia when I was initially car shopping but couldnt beat the price and dependability. The car is overall comfortable, I am 55 and have more than enough room; however, I will admit that my 62 husband driving it does make it look a little bit like a clown car! My only complaints I have about this car is that it doesnt have cruise control and the front seats feel more like cinder blocks than the cushy seat facade it gives off! To sum it up: If you find a Kia Spectra, buy it! Its the best money you will spend...and now they are classics!