What a Woman Wants - Review of the 2007 KIA Spectra SX
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By Donna Vissing
The 2007 KIA Spectra SX is a great drive, great mileage at a great price! Considered to be one of the fastest growing automobile manufacturers in the world, the Korean-built KIA is increasing their consumer fan base. The Spectra SX is a sporty, sleek, fun car to drive; when you add the car’s dependability, functionality and comfortable interior for the driver and passengers, you have made a sound decision that you will enjoy for years to come!
Performance Efficiency
The KIA Spectra has three models – the base LX, EX and the sporty SX.
The Spectra, one of the best valued compacts manufactured, has
138-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder. The car comes in the standard
five-speed manual transmission, but offers a four-speed automatic as an
option. The fuel efficiency is another benefit providing impressive mpg
with a fuel range of 27 city and 33 highway using regular unleaded.
Safety
Automobile manufacturers have been placing a higher priority on safety in
recent years. Before purchasing any vehicle, it should always be
researched how the vehicle performs in testing conducted by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). KIA has placed a high
priority on achieving safety’s highest rating, the 5-Star Frontal
Crash Safety Rating from the NHTSA, as an added measure to insure consumer
confidence. This rating sends the message to consumers that KIA Spectra
has successfully passed a battery of crash testing and is considered by
NHTSA as being safe for you and your loved ones if an accident should
occur.
Spectra’s 4-wheel disc brakes and anti-lock brakes are contributing factors toward insuring this safety rating. KIA knows what provides a sense of safety to their female drivers and includes other standard features, such as front-impact, side-impact and overhead airbags, plus seatbelt pretensioners that tighten and protect driver and passengers during a collision.
The Spectra also provides standard features to minimize theft. With the “remote keyless entry”, you can unlock the car as you are approaching, which is a feature women appreciate. In addition, KIA has included a panic alarm and content theft-deterrent alarm system. As added safety for the young ones sitting in the back seat, there are rear child safety door locks.
Comfort
The comfort and convenience of the KIA Spectra SX really surprised me. The
interior capacity is very comfortable for five passengers, including the
driver. Front bucket seats are standard features, along with sunglasses
holder, cup holders, and extra storage pockets to place your personal
items. Optionally you can have the benefits of feeling the sun and breeze
through the powered sunroof, and at the same time enjoy entertainment via
the AM/FM/6-Disc CD Changer/MP3.
The trunk space was the biggest surprise at 12.2 cubic feet. It is very roomy and can easily carry luggage for travelling or golf clubs for weekend fun.
To learn more about all the standard features and packages available on all three models, you can visit the Kia Buyers Guide
Warranty
Women need to place more focus on the warranty and completely understand
what the manufacturer’s warranty covers, how long it lasts, and
pricing, timing and options for extended warranties. KIA’s
manufacturer’s warranty includes a 5 Year/60,000 miles
bumper-to-bumper.
Overview
The 2007 KIA Spectra basic models and pricing are below:
Model MSRP Invoice LX 4-door Sedan $12,895 $12,345 EX 4-door Sedan $14,895 $14,295 SX 4-door Sedan $15,995 $14,955