The compact sedan and hatch that replaced the Sephia—a stylish, practical, and reliable car that was a step up from its predecessor. It was the car that proved Kia could build a decent compact.
The Spectra was a front-engine, front-drive, unibody compact sedan and hatchback.
1st gen (2000-2004): 1.8L I4 (125 hp) or 2.0L I4 (135 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
2nd gen (2005-2009): 2.0L I4 (138 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
The Spectra is reliable. The 2.0L I4 is a durable engine—it's the same Hyundai Beta engine. The 5-speed manual is good. The 4-speed auto is reliable. The Spectra is a reliable compact car.
Every listing below is VIN-matched to your exact Spectra before it ships, backed by a 60-day replacement warranty:
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