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2000 Kia Spectra Adds a Sporty Twist to the Kia Lineup 2000 KIA SPECTRA 2000 Kia Spectra.    

20 December 1999

2000 Kia Spectra Adds a Sporty Twist to the Kia Lineup 2000 KIA SPECTRA 2000 Kia Spectra.    

    IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Kia Motors America, whose sales
have skyrocketed nearly 60 percent this year, will pencil a sporty addition
into its lineup this spring with the all-new Kia Spectra.

    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991220/LAM006 )
    Set to be introduced to the public at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
and the North American International Auto Show in January, the Spectra will
maintain Kia's reputation for high-value, well-built vehicles but in a
strikingly contemporary four-door hatchback silhouette.  With its high-tech
1.8-liter DOHC engine and sophisticated suspension set-up, the Spectra is not
only a fine performance car in its own right, but it also can be easily and
affordably modified to give just the level of performance and appearance its
buyers desire.

    The Spectra will offer the versatility and convenience of a hatchback
configuration while retaining the sleek, modern look of a sedan.  With its
standard split-folding rear seat and wide, easy-opening rear hatch, the
Spectra can accommodate a variety of passenger and cargo combinations,
especially handy for those who like to take their gear with them.  Its
exterior styling includes such luxury car touches as clear-lens headlights,
body-color bumpers, remote-control body-color mirrors, and multi-speed
windshield wipers, yet its base price is expected to be close to $10,000.
    Like all the hot-selling Kia models, which include the Sephia compact
sedan, Sportage sport-utility vehicle and Sportage 2-Door Convertible, the
Spectra will be covered by two very impressive warranties: a three-
year/36,000-mile basic limited vehicle warranty and five-year/60,000-mile
limited powertrain coverage.

    More details on the Kia Spectra will be announced when it is introduced to
the public in January.
    Kia Motors America is the U.S. sales, marketing and service arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea.