Kia's Five-Door Entry Tops List of Affordable Compact Wagons
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13 -- The 2008 Kia Spectra5 is ranked number one in
U.S. News & World Report's 2008 Best Cars & Trucks rankings, which were
released today. Of the 12 vehicles in the "Affordable Compact Wagons"
category, the Spectra5 scored a "Very Good" overall rating of 8.3 to top
the list, which included wagons and hatchbacks generally priced below
$25,000.
"Spectra5's top ranking proves that style and substance do not have to
be compromised when combined with safety, value and quality," said Len
Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors America. "This is a great
distinction for the Spectra5 in what is known to be a tough, competitive
segment, and rounds out an awards-laden year for Kia's full line of
vehicles."
Editors for U.S. News & World Report determine rankings of cars, trucks
and SUVs through analysis of leading automotive reviews, safety ratings and
reliability statistics. The rankings represent the most up-to-date
information available to U.S. News & World Report as of the release date
and are revised from time to time. A complete listing is available at
http://www.rankingsandreviews.com/.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of
vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For
more information, including photography, visit
http://www.kiamedia.com/.
