Affordable KIA Spectra sedan. Weaknesses and main disadvantages of the Kia Spectra Sore spots of the Kia Spectra

Kia Spectra is a budget car, characterized by exceptional simplicity and reliability. Judging by the reviews of numerous owners, it handles well on asphalt, has several configurations and will not disappoint even a sophisticated car enthusiast. Of course, it has both disadvantages and advantages, but the latter are an order of magnitude greater, which is good news. You can find out all the necessary information by reading this article or watching the video.

Simple and reliable

In 2002, Kia began producing the Spectra, which enjoys unprecedented popularity to this day. The car was made on the basis of the Kia Sefia, but there are huge differences between the models. Compared to the latter, the Spectra has increased in all respects, for example, the ground clearance has increased by 10 mm, and the wheelbase has noticeably increased.

Spectra – budget car for buyers with average income. It was he who made it possible for car owners to transfer to a foreign car without significant additional payments. Manufacturers understood that users would demand an optimal price/quality ratio. And they managed to satisfy all the needs of motorists.

Advice. Before buying a car, read reviews about it on the Internet.

The car is of a sporty type due to its elongated front end and four headlights. The taillights are designed in the style famous brand"Jaguar". They have a round shape and characteristic brake lights. Standard equipment is minimal: central locking, airbags and window lifts. If you want more, you will have to shell out a significant amount.

Kia Spectra configurations

At the beginning of production, the car was presented in two versions: basic (GS) and full (GSX). The basic one had a simple set of attributes:

1. Fog lights.
2. Fabric upholstered interior.
3. Electric mirrors painted in primary color.
4. Five-speed gearbox.
5. Airbags for the passenger sitting on front seat, and the driver.
6. Power steering.
7. Window lifter and central locking system.

The second equipment was replenished with a heater for the exterior mirror, wheel caps, air conditioning and front fog lights. But the third configuration, which appeared only in 2005, was much more interesting due to the presence of an automatic transmission.

The luxury package (2006) acquired fully automatic air conditioning, heated seats for all seats, ABS and an antenna.

Attention! The safest configuration is luxury. It has six airbags, inflatable window curtains, and seat belts equipped with pretensioners.

Car exterior trim

Kia Spectra is most similar to sports car with features of the executive class. Two-way optics at the front, rear lights in the “Jaguar” style, as mentioned above. Chrome lines on the radiator grille, a courageous, powerful bumper with side fog lights. Looking at this car, the eye does not cling to anything, all the details create a feeling of integrity. The design of the model is simple and has no unnecessary lines.

The shape of the roof is made in a domed style, which, combined with the straight line of the windows, creates an interesting effect and adds grace to the car. The lines of the trunk were noted for their originality thanks to the skillful work of the designers.

Car interior trim

After a passable exterior, you can move on to the interior decorations and first impressions are a little disappointing. The salon looks extremely simple. The authors were guided by the rule: “The main thing is not appearance, but functionality." The central panel looks empty and gloomy. It does not have all the necessary instruments showing the operating parameters of the car. There is space for a radio, but it is not included in the basic package. The instrument panel is very inconveniently made; the outdated style creates additional inconvenience. The system of measuring speed in miles still remains from its American roots; of course, there are also the usual km/h, but the abundance of numbers creates discomfort.

Despite some lack of optimality in the arrangement of the central panel, in general the internal assembly looks great, there is nothing superfluous, high quality plastic gives the impression that even after a few years nothing will happen to him. In general, the interior is upholstered with velor, the patterns are well chosen. The driver will feel comfortable thanks to the adjustable.

The comfort of the car can be judged by the side bolsters, which are made of high-quality soft material. Most likely, this is done so that the driver and passengers do not forget to fasten their seat belts. Speaking of passengers. Sitting on back seat you can easily accommodate two people and they will not feel any inconvenience, but if you add one more to them, their joy will immediately turn into suffering, since there will be no free space left at all.

Advantages and disadvantages of Kia Spectra

Car enthusiasts who used this car noted the following advantages:

• Sufficient size of the car, which is a valuable quality for domestic car owners.
• Good engine behavior, expressed in the dynamic behavior of the car in all gears. The engine performs especially well at high speed.
• Excellent driving visibility.
• The ability to feel the speed. The car reaches 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds. The maximum engine power is 186 km/h. In addition, the quietness of the engine is a big plus. At high speeds the cabin is quiet.
• Location of the car in a budget price segment, making it more accessible to a wide range of consumers. Average price per car is 300 thousand rubles, which by modern standards is quite a bit.
• Despite its great popularity among car owners, Kia Spectra has low theft rates.

But there are also some downsides, of which there are also plenty:

1. Of course, this is the notorious dashboard, the arrangement of icons on which still makes many connoisseurs of a user-friendly interface tremble. It will take a long time to get used to the control element.
2. The smooth running of the car raises some complaints. Driving on asphalt does not cause any difficulties and is simply amazing, but once you find yourself on a snowy road, control difficulties arise.
3. Rear passengers may experience serious discomfort if there are more than two of them.
4. Some savings on materials, which are most noticeable when looking at the same instrument panel.

Kia Spectra is an excellent car for both experienced and experienced drivers. A wide choice of configurations, many advantages, disadvantages that you can get used to. All this creates the impression that this car is some kind of workhorse, capable of withstanding competition in the market for a long time.

Test drive the Kia Spectra: video

Car buyers fall into two categories. Some choose a car on an emotional level - style, the history of the brand, and, ultimately, prestige are important to them, if the position requires it. Others approach the choice of a four-wheeled friend solely from a utilitarian point of view, wanting to get the maximum benefit in exchange for a reasonable amount of money. It was for them that Kia released the Spectra car.

A cheap foreign car with an automatic transmission is the first thing that comes to mind when you see the squat silhouette of a “Korean”. Option with manual transmission there is also, but more on that below.

Story

To put it very, very briefly, the car we know as Spectra is the second Kia generation Cerato, which has an engine co-created with Mazda and has nothing in common with Hyundai models. And all because Hyundai bought Kia in 1998, and the second generation Cerato began to be produced in 1997.

The predecessor of our hero, the first generation Kia Spectra in the sedan body, was released in South Korea in 1992. In the Korean original source the car was called Sephia, and in foreign markets the car received a second name - Mentor. In the first year, more than 100,000 cars were sold in the domestic market. Believing in success, in 1993 Kia began conquering the North American market for the first time and precisely with this model. The car arrives at US car dealerships with a 1.8 liter engine produced under license Mazda. In 1995, Kia gave the Specter a facelift for the American consumer, changing the radiator grille and head optics.

A year earlier (since 1994), Sephia received a hatchback modification. From the same year, the car was exported to Europe and began a competitive battle with the Ford Escort and Opel Astra.

Sales of the first generation continued until 1997, when the second generation Spectra entered the assembly line. The second generation completely changed the appearance of the sedan and hatchback (Shuma). In addition, the engine was updated - the 1.8 DOHC was already Kia’s own development (with the help of Mazda).

The model lived happily until the beginning of the new century and again changed her name in the United States. For marketing reasons, the liftback was named Spectra, “shedding light over all of North America” (from the English Spectrum, the second meaning in plural from Spectra).

The car sold quite successfully. This was facilitated by the rich equipment and affordable price. Kia bet on safety and did not lose. Even then, the Spectra could be purchased with six airbags and disc brakes on all wheels. A total of three trim levels were offered - the basic one under the symbol S, the extended GS and the top-end GSX.

In 2003, Kia launched the third generation under the Cerato/Forte nameplate, while on some foreign markets the second generation was still in production until 2004.

What about in Russia? Traditionally, at that time, we did not get the most recent reincarnation. In 2005, IzhAvto began industrial assembly of the second generation Spectra sedan. In 2008, the car engine was brought to Euro-3 standards. The year 2011 became last year produced by Spectra in Russia.

Offers on the market

The potential buyer will be deprived of the agony of choice, because the Russian version was produced only in a sedan body, and with only one gasoline engine.

The whole choice comes down to finding an option with the desired gearbox - manual or automatic. To be fair, it should be said that American variants were also brought to our market by the overseas wind different generations, but they count in pieces.

The price range for the Spectra will please you more: depending on the year of manufacture, from 175 to 350 thousand rubles, - for any wallet.

It is worth understanding that the declared price for a car is the one at which it costs on the market; the real price at which it ultimately goes is in practice always lower, at least by 2-3%. In case of reasonable bargaining, you can get a discount of up to 5%.

The table shows that over the first 4 years of production, the lower bar changes slightly, as does the upper bar over the last 4 years. Why? In the first case, the technical condition of the car plays a role, in the second - a small number of offers of a certain year of manufacture. If there are few offers on the market for 2011, then 2010 is at the price of 2011, etc. By the way, the volume of output since 2009 gradually decreased by 2011, which is not surprising. The IzhAvto plant was already in pre-bankruptcy convulsions at that time due to the crisis.

It is not difficult to find a car with an automatic transmission; up to a quarter of offers (24%) are for this type.

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Engine

The Russian version of the Spectra was produced only with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine with a power of 101.5 hp. and is designed for 95 gasoline. Only the American version is more powerful - 1.8 l, 126 hp, but only with an automatic transmission. According to the dealer's regulations, maintenance is carried out at intervals of every 15 thousand km, with a mandatory change of engine oil and filter. Every 45 thousand km we change the timing belt, every 30 thousand km we change the spark plugs.
The engine is generally reliable - Japanese roots are felt. Isolated incidents and breakdowns have occurred among owners of new cars with mileages of up to 10 thousand km, but this is more a consequence of the assembly than design flaw. You just have to pay attention to the condition of the timing belt and change it in advance. A broken belt leads to bending of the valves, and there are 16 of them, 4 per cylinder.

New engine can be found for 70 thousand rubles, but this information is more for reference, you are unlikely to ever have to deal with this.

According to owner reviews, on 99 out of 100 cars, during a cold start, a knocking sound (rattling) is heard, which disappears when the engine warms up and does not manifest itself in any way. In most cases it helps to use synthetic oil and periodic monitoring of its level, inspection of the engine for lubricant leaks.

If the engine suddenly starts running unevenly, the revs fluctuate, and then suddenly starts to fluctuate, do not rush to order a new one. Such cases are not uncommon on runs closer to 90-100 thousand km. The spark on one of the cylinders, or rather the ignition coil, is to blame for this. Here one coil goes to two cylinders.

But what this engine and gearbox lack is dynamics. And if the combination with a manual transmission allows you to accelerate the car to 100 km/h in 12.6 seconds. (which is close to the level of most budget foreign cars), then with an automatic transmission the car will reach this milestone in 16 seconds. Here you can only compete with the bus.

Transmission

There are certain questions regarding the reliability of the automatic transmission (factory index F4AEL-K). On the one hand, the box also has Japanese roots, but is somewhat modified towards simplification. On the other hand, evil tongues claim that the assembly is Chinese, although it was supplied to the plant from Korea. By Kia regulations, the automatic transmission on the Spectra is considered maintenance-free - during maintenance the dealer only checks the oil level. But we know that in our conditions it is better to monitor the quality of the oil in the automatic transmission and change it if necessary.

First of all, you need to pay attention to oil leaks. Insufficient level can cause overheating and noise in the box and, as a result, leads to the destruction of friction mechanisms and bearings. Overheating can be identified by the characteristic black color of the oil with a burning smell. The silver lining is that dealers and workshops have already gotten their hands on repairing these boxes. A restored automatic transmission is estimated by sellers, including a replacement, at 30-40 thousand rubles.

The smooth operation of the automatic transmission corresponds to the technological age of its development. There are frequent jerks when switching from 1st to 2nd gear (solenoid valves stick) and shifting when switching from 3rd to 4th gear (4-speed automatic). The latter can be “treated” by replacing the firmware in electronic unit management.

Mechanical box(5 steps) is devoid of these shortcomings, but the owners have complaints about the clarity of gear engagement and the long strokes of the gearshift lever. By 50 thousand km, oil may begin to leak through the O-ring of the gear selection rod. The clutch disc “dies” (on average) at 70 thousand km.

Suspension

Classic design: independent MacPherson strut at the front, independent multi-link at the rear, with shock absorbers and transverse stabilizer. It doesn't cause any particular complaints. Ball joints last up to 130-150 thousand km and make themselves known by knocking due to the presence of play. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the ball joint is replaced as an assembly with the lever, but those who want to save money can order only the support itself in the store.

The suspension is soft and comfortable; some car owners prefer it harder and install non-original springs and shock absorbers. The “original” suspension is prone to breakdown, but if the ride is too soft and the car rolls around in corners, then this is a reason to evaluate the working condition of the shock absorbers. If the car begins to float on a straight course, look at the stabilizer bushings.

By 90-100 thousand km, almost all car models begin to buzz wheel bearings. They are replaced together with the hub. If they have a garage and free time, craftsmen knock out old bearings and hammer in new ones.

The front brakes are disc, the rear are often drum, although versions with ABS also have disc brakes at the rear. The life of the pads is standard. 30-40 thousand km for disk ones and up to 100 thousand km for drum ones. Back to work brake system there are no complaints, it provides adequate and predictable deceleration.

The disadvantages of the suspension include the extremely low ground clearance - 154 cm, and even less with installed engine protection and a full load. Note the long front overhang. The long hood of the sedan, together with the low ground clearance, sharply reduces the geometric cross-country ability of the car. You need to park with your face facing the curb and storm railway tracks and ramps with reserve.

Body and interior

Factory anti-corrosion treatment of the Spectra body included a 4-fold cataphoresis bath (on both sides), colloquially “galvanized”. The factory warranty against end-to-end wormholes was 100 thousand km. Therefore, you will not find outright rusty examples, of course, if the car has not previously been “slammed” against an obstacle. The body iron is not overly thick, so it does not like it when any significant effort is applied to it. More tenderly, even more tenderly...

The most common complaint among car owners is the sound insulation of the interior; the engine is especially annoying when high speed when communication becomes uncomfortable.

The basic configuration already includes central locking, all electric windows, a full-size spare wheel, a folding rear sofa (in a 60/40 ratio), power steering, and two front airbags. The Spectra was supplied in 5 trim levels. All versions (except the basic one) have air conditioning, and the automatic transmission was available only in the two top versions, “Premium” and “Lux”.

The trunk volume of 410 liters is quite good for a compact sedan, and it can be increased due to the folding backrest of the rear sofa. There are cases when access to useful liters may be impossible due to a jammed trunk lock or a weakened remote opening cable from the passenger compartment. This is more of an embarrassment than a malfunction, and after adjustment the problem disappears.

There are no complaints about the interior. Simple and angry. Inexpensive plastic with a budget "rag". The layout of the seats allows a fairly large passenger to sit comfortably in any row. True, not all drivers can find a good driving position for themselves, despite the vertical adjustment of the steering column. Experiments are underway with tilting the basic installation of the driver's seat through spacers.

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Electrical equipment

The electrics do not cause any serious complaints. As we wrote above, over time the ignition coils may need to be replaced. Sometimes owners complain about the insufficient luminous flux of low beam headlights. During the first thousand kilometers there were cases of horn failure.

Cost of service/maintenance

Initially, the car was provided with a 3-year warranty (or 100 thousand km), so you will no longer find warranty options, and there is no direct reason to service it at the dealer.

The cost of some operations on specialized but unofficial services

Kia Spectra appeared back in 1997. At that time, the sedan was called Kia Sephia and was built on a redesigned Mazda 323 platform. In addition to the South Korean market, the car was offered in Europe (Shuma), America, Asia, Australia (Mentor) and the Middle East (Spectra).

In 2000, the sedan was restyled, and the Sephia emblem was replaced by the Spectra inscription. In Europe and Australia the name remains the same. Production of the model was stopped in 2004, but in Russia its life was just beginning. Industrial assembly in Izhevsk started in 2004 and ended in 2010. In the summer of 2011, as part of its obligations to Kia Motors, a limited batch of 1,700 units rolled off the IzhAvto assembly line.

Let's take a look inside. Interior Kia Spectra doesn't make a good impression. The interior is decorated with cheap, rough and hard plastic in gray shades. The advantages include comfortable, wide chairs with a long cushion, allowing you to travel long distances comfortably. You can’t blame the sedan for the rear sofa either. And the 440-liter trunk is quite enough for everyday needs.

Most copies have rather poor equipment. The standard equipment included an airbag, immobilizer and audio preparation. Power steering, central locking, electric windows, ABS, front passenger airbag and air conditioning required additional payment.

The car did not take part in crash tests according to EuroNCAP versions, but the Americans from the National Safety Institute IIHS took care of this in 1999. Of the four possible gradations, the sedan earned the lowest “Poor” - a poor level of safety. The driver received injuries to his neck and head that were incompatible with life.

Engines

The Korean was equipped with atmospheric gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 l. Hinting at the time of debut, the Spectra engines have acquired “Millennium Technology”, as eloquently indicated by the inscription on the cover “Mi-Tech”. All units are the result of modernization of Mazda engines. They have a timing belt drive.

The most widespread is the 16-valve 1.6-liter S6D engine. This is nothing more than a modified Mazda B6 engine. Korean engineers have reduced its warm-up time and installed a highly efficient catalyst. The valves are equipped with hydraulic pushers, the block is cast from cast iron, and the head is made from aluminum.

Among the disadvantages are the noisy operation of hydraulic compensators and short service life high voltage wires, spark plugs and ignition coils - about 50-100 thousand km. After 150-200 thousand km, the starter and generator will require repair.

In addition, engine malfunctions may occur due to sensor failure mass flow air. Mass air flow sensor appeared in 2008. Before it, a more reliable MAP sensor was used (measures pressure).

Many owners of Izhevsk Spectra “fell into the capital” of the engine, having driven only 45,000 km. During assembly, a timing belt of too poor quality was installed. It broke off and the valves “met” with the pistons. Today, many mechanics, in the old fashioned way, recommend not to tempt fate and change the timing belt every 40,000 km.

After 100-150 thousand km, sometimes the valve cover gasket begins to poison the oil. Oil also appears in spark plug wells. If antifreeze is found there, or the head gasket is leaking, then most likely the cylinder head has burst and will have to be replaced. The defect occurs as a result of overheating. The cost of a new head is about 30,000 rubles.

Transmission

The Kia Spectra was equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Both boxes have their drawbacks.

Mechanics often require a rebuild at 150-200 thousand km. In addition to the leakage of the input shaft oil seal, a howling or humming noise increases over time. However, howling in first and reverse gears is common, and some owners drive 250-300 thousand km without repairs. For the bulkhead you will need about 20,000 rubles.

Several automatic transmissions have been used in the Spectra's history. The F-4EAT and F4A-EL are a joint development between Mazda and Jatco. It was installed only with a 1.8 liter engine. In addition, A4AF3, F4A42 and A4CF2 gearboxes developed by Mitsubishi were used. The first two could be combined with engines with a capacity of 1.5 and 1.8 liters. But the latter only went to Russian-assembled sedans.

It is generally accepted that reliable Spectra machines ended in 2007. According to some sources, it was then that the boxes began to be assembled in China. They suffer from premature wear of clutches and solenoids. You should prepare for repairs closer to 100,000 km, which will require at least 30,000 rubles.

Characteristic symptoms: shocks when switching from 1st to 2nd and over-throttle/slippage when switching from 2nd to 3rd. If you delay repairs, then after a while a crunching sound appears when starting and when stopping.

It is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the CV joint boots. They either fall off due to flimsy clamps, or break from old age already at 100,000 km. As a result, dust and dirt damage the CV joint, which is replaced as an assembly with the drive.

Chassis

Ball joints run more than 60-100 thousand km. The silent blocks of the levers delaminate after 100-150 thousand km. Shock absorbers last the same amount of time. By this time, factory springs may sag or burst, especially for those who use intercoil spacers.

After 100,000 km it may leak or rattle steering rack. The cost of a new rail is from 16,000 rubles.

Closer to 100,000 km, the ABS unit often fails. It's all about the electric motor. Moisture gets inside, which leads to bearing corrosion and oxidation of the rotor winding contacts. The unit can be easily repaired. After 2009, they began to use a modernized block with improved protection against moisture.

Body and interior

The paintwork is not highly wear-resistant. The hood and bumper quickly become chipped. Body iron is not prone to corrosion. Pockets of rust, as a rule, appear in areas of poor-quality body repair.

Water in the cabin may be caused by clogged drains under the outer plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield. In addition, water can penetrate into the cabin due to clogged drain holes in the sills. Water in thresholds accelerates the corrosion process.

Minor faults include failure of the fuel level sensor and problems with the stove motor (the motor itself or the mode switch fails). After 150-200 thousand km you should be ready to replace the air conditioning compressor clutch or its bearings.

Market situation

A tired sedan on the move can be purchased for 130,000 rubles. For well-maintained cars they ask almost 300,000 rubles. Among the offers, more than 90% are cars Russian assembly. It is generally accepted that younger copies released after 2008 are less reliable.

Conclusion

Kia Spectra – typical budget sedan, not highly reliable. However, the cost of repairs against the background of modern technologically complex machines cannot but rejoice. All common ailments are well studied and can be easily eliminated. Any garage mechanic can handle the repair. There are no problems with the availability of spare parts. Kia Spectra is an offer for those who want to purchase an inexpensive and easy-to-use sedan.

Kia Spectra is a five-seater C series sedan. The production was carried out from 2000 to 2004 by the Korean auto corporation Kia Motors.

In the Russian Federation, since 2004, SOK companies at the Izhevsk Automobile Plant IzhAvto have approved a project for the production of Kia Spectra sedans. In 2009, the production of Kia at IZHAAuto was suspended, and in the summer of 2011, the production of a limited batch of sedans (1,700 units) was resumed for a short time - in order to fulfill IZHAAuto’s obligations to Kia Motors.

How original Kia model was generated in Korea in 1999/2000 under the Mentor brand, and then production was launched in North America, and during the period 2000/2004 a slightly modified Kia Spectra model was produced in a sedan and a five-door hatchback.

Exterior

Upon quick inspection, the Kia is not particularly impressive - the design is from the nineties of the last century. Nevertheless, the Kiya Spectra looks neat and harmonious in the photo and in the original: a somewhat long facade with four headlights and a stately bumper - an exemplary three-volume outline with a significant convexity luggage compartment, a cute car with awesome lights - a la Jaguar with brake lights and a burly bumper.

Interior

The internal dimensions of the Kia Spectra are considerable - its volume is 2.75 m / cu. and it comfortably seats four people. The interior is without any frills: dark plastic, velor seats and decorative walnut wood inserts.

The interior of the Kia Spectra is tuning without any special bells and whistles: the instrument panel is informative, a simple four-spoke steering wheel and a discreet center console with disymmetrical ventilation deflectors, round digital indicators and three climate control levers - everything is trivial, but unshakable and functional.

Six airbags and curtains protecting the rear and windshield Kia Spectra, belts with safety locks and restrictions - even many cars of a higher category do not have such an abundance of basic equipment.

The combination of style and comfort, calm and confidence in movement, spacious interior, efficiency, safety and maneuverability made the car famous and in demand.

Technical indicators

Kia Spectra technical specifications at a very decent level:

General

• Class - sedan
• Number of seats - five
• Number of doors - four

Engine

• Located - front, transversely
• Engine capacity - 1,594 cm/cc
• Engine power - 101 hp, 74 kW at 5,500 rpm.
• Torque - 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
• Engine oil - Hyundai/KIA API SM ILSAC GF-4 SAE 10W40(5W30)
• Fuel supply - injection with distributor injection
• Cylinders - 4
• Valves per cylinder - 4
• Gas distribution mechanism - Kia timing belt

Transmission

• Drive - front
• Automatic transmission - 4-speed automatic. ; 5-speed mechanics.
• Automatic transmission oil - Hyundai/KIA SP-3
• Manual transmission oil - Hyundai/KIA MTF 75W90 GL-4
• Power steering oil - PSF-3
• Suspension front/rear - independent, with anti-roll bar
• Front brakes - ventilated discs
• Rear brakes - drum
• Kia Spectra pads - Kashiyama D11126M
• Racks – KYB Excel-G
• Kia Spectra timing belt – DONGIL 107 YU 22

Dimensions

• Length - 4,510 mm
• Width - 1,720 mm
• Height - 1,415 mm
• Ground clearance - 154 mm
• Wheelbase - 2,560 mm
• Front wheel track - 1,470 mm
• Rear wheel track - 1,450 mm
• Tires - 185/66 R14
• Wheel formula - 4×2
• Equipment weight - 1095 kg
• Load capacity - 505 kg
• Luggage volume - 450 l
• Volume fuel tank— 50 l

Performance indicators

• Speed ​​limit - 186 km/h
• Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h - 11.6 seconds.
• Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city is 8.2 liters.
• Fuel consumption per 100 km in the suburbs is 5.2 liters.
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.1 liters.
• Fuel - gasoline AI 95

Options and prices

Produced by the Izhevsk Automobile Plant, the Kia Spectra entered the car market in the following modifications:

• Basic (HA) - manual transmission, standard
• Optimum (HB) - manual transmission, air conditioning, electrically adjustable, heated mirrors, front fog lights, wheel caps
• Optimum (HE) - HB + ABS
• Premium (HC) – automatic transmission, ON + air conditioning
• Luxury (HD) - automatic transmission, air conditioning, heated mirrors, front fog lights, ABS, heated front seats, electric telescopic antenna, wheel caps

Since the end of 2007, cars have been produced with alloy wheels.

Basic equipment (since 2006) Kia is equipped with the following options:

• Folding seat backs
• Full size spare tire
• Vertical adjustable steering wheel
• Power steering
• Central lock
• Electric windows
• Kia Spectra timing pretensioners
• Airbags
• Audi - door speakers, mechanical telescopic antenna

Price, depending on the year of manufacture and configuration - from 210,000 rubles.

The instruction manual contains a list of necessary spare parts and tips for replacing and repairing them: replacing the Kia Spectra timing belt with a new one, Kia Spectra headlights, oil, automatic transmission parts, etc.

Reviews

Reviews about the Kia Spectra are very optimistic and positive: comfort, style, safety, efficiency, interior space and speed. Driving a Kia Spectra, you feel confident and calm. And the Kia video is impressive.

Also about the Kiya Spectrum, owner reviews note, in addition to the advantages of the car, some shortcomings.

Pros

• Comfort in the cabin
• Spacious trunk
• Hefty motor
• Excellent sound insulation
• Excellent visibility
• Suspension operation at proper level

Cons

• Inconvenient placement of indicators on the dashboard
• Relative smoothness
• Not enough space for those sitting in the back

Bottom line

The Kia Spectra sedan replaced the Kia Sefiya model. The Spectra is adapted for Russian roads and harsh, frosty winters. Kia repair Spectra is relatively inexpensive; Kia Spectra spare parts are available in service workshops.

Always keep a spare set of fuses in your car - one of each rating, do not skimp on buying them.
Don’t forget - fuses are important for preventing fires in electrical wiring, and both the cost of car repairs and your life depend on their quality.

Prices for three-year-old cars with manual transmission start from 230 thousand rubles, with automatic transmission - from 260 thousand. Surprisingly, six-year-old cars are only slightly cheaper - from 220 and 250 thousand rubles. respectively. Obviously, the model is in demand. But “spectra” are unpopular among hijackers. Nevertheless, many new owners are in a hurry to install an additional alarm.

The switching unit that stands under the hood often begins to act up after 100 thousand km - the grip of the tips of the power contacts weakens, causing them to overheat and burn out. At the first failure, say, in the heating circuit rear window or cigarette lighter, remove the unit, disassemble it and press the “mother” contacts at the ends of the current-carrying plates. This kind of repair lasts a long time - it’s been tested. If you develop a disease, the device with burnt tracks will have to be changed.

WISHES Whether the KIA company will undermine the prestige of Izhmash, where Spectra are now assembled, is not known for certain, but with those supplied from Korea automatic transmissions transmissions lately are just a disaster. It happens that the forward clutch falls apart, then the car simply does not drive. Planetary gears often howl and clutches wear out - this is almost the most widespread defect. Sometimes the unit stops emergency mode, leaving third gear engaged - mechanical failures in the valve body. In these cases, prepare for expensive repairs. If switching from first gear to second begins to occur with a noticeable delay and impact, then you are in luck. This defect can be eliminated by adjusting the rod without disassembling the box. Another “luck” - refusal solenoid valves, because to replace them you just need to remove the pan.

Dealers, let’s give them their due, recognize problems even by secondary signs and repair boxes with eyes closed. But what's the point if there are no quality spare parts! There are rumors that the F4AEL-K assault rifle is now assembled in China, hence the problems. Let's see what the KIA representative will answer to this. For now, due to a lack of normal spare parts, craftsmen are forced to assemble one unit from several - only then does the client leave the service for more or less a long time. Moral: when buying a car with an automatic transmission, do not skimp on diagnostics!

There are far fewer problems with mechanics, but they still happen. So, the fasteners of the gear selection mechanism may come loose, while the lever dangles and you cannot engage the gear. Sometimes you turn on the second one, and the box resists and crunches - a sign of the demise of the synchronizer. In both cases, you cannot do without repairing the unit, but compared to repairing a machine, it’s a pittance. It happens that drive seals or gear shift rods leak - as a rule, you can drive for another 20–30 thousand km, regularly checking the oil level on the dipstick and waiting until it starts leaking in earnest. There are no complaints about the clutch; it lasts 120–130 thousand km.

In general, the engines are quite reliable and, as a rule, do not present any surprises in operation. The only thing that many owners do not like is sluggish acceleration, especially on cars with a manual transmission. When starting off, the engine spins up as if reluctantly. New engine control unit program, which is offered by many official dealers, is devoid of this drawback, does not give side effects in other engine operating modes and slightly reduces fuel consumption.

Keep an eye on the coolant level! It may leak along the folding of the main radiator - unpleasant, but not so bad. It's worse if the heater radiator leaks. Firstly, changing it means disassembling half the interior, and secondly, even with a minor leak, postponing repairs is more expensive for yourself: the engine control unit or the heater damper gearmotor, located downstream, may be damaged. Even more unlucky is if the car has a new type of heater installed - these have been around since 2007. There you cannot replace the radiator separately, only assembled with a fragment of the housing, which is why the spare part is almost three times more expensive (15.6 versus 5.8 thousand rubles).

WHERE gurgles when you turn the steering wheel, dealers will immediately say - in the power steering return. There is a nozzle directly in the line, the hole in which is often made very roughly. Once you remove the flash and chamfer around the edges, the unpleasant sounds will disappear. Other problems in the steering mechanism are atypical and random. The rail rarely leaks, the tips last a long time.

Don't wait until this unit stops switching power-hungry circuits! Every 80–90 thousand km, remove it, disassemble it and tighten the contacts, then the device will last a long time.

Don't wait until this unit stops switching power-hungry circuits! Every 80–90 thousand km, remove it, disassemble it and tighten the contacts, then the device will last a long time.

There are no special complaints about the pendants. On the front, after 40–50 thousand km, we change the stabilizer struts - a typical consumable for many cars. It happens that shock absorbers knock - check the tightness of the rod nuts, which sometimes can be tightened almost half a turn. The shock absorbers themselves withstand well the hardships and hardships they get from the potholes of our roads. Ball joints, silent blocks and stabilizer bushings also hold up well and rarely require replacement up to 150 thousand km.

The weak link is the wheel bearings of the rear wheels, which form a single whole with the hub. They withstand the loads caused by the installation of alloy wheels especially poorly. Their reach, as a rule, is less than that of standard ones (the wheels stick out more), and on a larger shoulder the forces naturally increase. There are essentially no problems with the remaining elements. Just remember to regularly check the wheel alignment angles here and take care of the lateral rods when reversing the car.

Front brake pads serve 30–40 thousand km (automatic/manual transmission), discs last for 90–120 thousand km. At the rear there can be either drum or disc mechanisms, and since 2007 - only disc ones. Drum shoes last for 90–100 thousand km, but this is not a reason not to look into them until then - do not forget about cleaning and lubricating the spacer bar mechanism. Otherwise, the handbrake will turn sour, and the drums will have to be changed due to deep grooves. Disc pads wear out very quickly - after 15–20 thousand km. If you miss the moment, you will have to buy new discs. Under normal conditions, the latter are very durable: they have never been replaced due to natural wear and tear, even with a mileage of over 150 thousand km.

The Spectra crash test was not carried out in Europe; there are only test results according to the American IIHS. This technique does not provide (read about it in the “Security” section) assigning points and stars, but it still gives an idea of ​​the model’s safety level. Alas, not the most positive (see History of the model).

PHEASANT... This bird with colorful plumage does not fit in with the appearance of the gray Spectra. But technical stuffing The machine, although not the most modern, does not cause any noticeable hassle in operation. Of course, if you compare it with the filling of competitors and remember that in this section we do not sing praises. It’s just a pity that the warm tones of the spectral palette are somewhat spoiled by the dark purple strokes of the capricious machine gun.