New Cars: Test of the new Kia Spectra with attractive styling

Kia has the reputation of bringing out cars that are not only great in looks but are also quite affordable. 2008 Kia Spectra SX, which is amongst their recent launch, is no exception to this. Packed with great looks and nice features, this car is sure to become a favorite with the masses.

Mechanical features

Transmission system in the car can be either manual or an automatic one, according to your desire. The manual transmission is a 5 speed one and comes with an overdrive. The suspension system in 2008 Kia Spectra SX is also great. Sports-type shock absorbers and coil springs are of great assistance in providing the car with an excellent suspension system.

2008 Kia Spectra SX has a tilt steering-column. There is also a speed-sensing rack in the car.

Its steering control is great and is assisted by the pinion variable. There is a jack for any auxiliary-audio input into the car.

Exterior & Lighting features

The look of this car can be a deciding factor while buying it. Keeping this in mind, 2008 Kia Spectra SX has been given a stylish look to attract buyers towards it. To ensure that the car becomes an eye catcher, the side skirts and rear spoiler in the car have been given color coordinated with the body. The bumpers in the car are quite good and are believed to withstand an impact of 5 mph.

Lighting in a car should also be quite good, as it act as a perfect complement to its exterior. The headlights in 2008 Kia Spectra SX are halogen ones, which are automatic and turn off automatically. The interior lighting is in the form of the trunk lights, the dual map lights at the front and the light for delayed courtesy. It has also got an illuminated entry.

Seating features

In 2008 Kia Spectra SX, seats are covered with cloth for providing comfort to its passengers. The seat at the back is in the form of a folding-bench type, which is adjusted further to provide a split of 60/40. The front seats have been provided with dual bucket seats, which have the additional feature of reclining. The seat meant for the driver has some extra features like adjustable seat height, which can even be adjusted manually in total 6 ways.

Braking & Instrumentation features

Although most features of this car is excellent, its braking system is quite average. The brakes in 2008 Kia Spectra SX are all power types. The front brakes are vented disc brakes while the brakes at the rear are solid disc ones. There is a device in the car meant for monitoring the tire pressure. Controls have also been mounted on the steering wheel for cruise control.

Safety features

Keeping safety of the driver and the other passengers in mind, 2008 Kia Spectra SX has been provided with airbags. Other safety features in the car include the side-guard on the door beams and the device that has been provided to cut-off the fuel supply in case of any emergency. For safety of any children riding the car, there are door locks at the rear to keep them from getting out of the car.

A journey in 2008 Kia Spectra SX is bound to be comfortable. With its convenient seating and safe environment, even a small test drive will be sufficient to make your decision.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door sedan

Engine: 2.0 liter I4 138 hp

Transmission: 5-speed manual (conventional) or 4-speed automatic (optional)

Torque: 133 units

Power: 138 hp