Overview of the car "Kia-Spectra": specifications, design

"Kia-Spectra" (photo is presented in the article) is the first foreign-made car that was started to be assembled in Russia. Some experts believe that this decision significantly reduces the position of the domestic automotive industry in the market.

Spectrum model: introduction

KIA Spectra is a budget model that is designed for a middle-income buyer. Since the beginning of its release, motorists have had an opportunity to transfer to a prestigious foreign car almost without overpayment. Such a category of consumers is valued not by marketing calculations, but by quality that is optimally combined with price.

However, if you carefully study the proposed configuration of the Kia-Spectra model, $ 12,000 is offered truly minimal equipment. Typically, this is a central lock, power windows and a safety system, presented by two pillows for the driver and front seat passenger. If there is a desire to install the equipment in accordance with modern standards, it will cost much more.

The car was first introduced for sale on the world stage in 2002. It was created on the basis of another model of the Kia-Sephia in the sedan. Dimensional dimensions of this machine were quite significant: 4510x1720x1415 mm. Clearance (ground clearance) the company specifically increased for Russian drivers, in a new car it is 154 mm.

Exterior

Externally, the car "Kia-Spectra" (photo it proves) combines the features of a representative and sporty car: ahead appeared a two-way front optics, neat grille with chrome lines. The front bumper has courageous features, along which there are clear round lights in case of fog. The profile of the car is very simple, does not have unnecessary lines of punching, on the side of the body the moldings installed at the bottom are painted.

A distinctive feature of the machine is the domed shape of the roof, as well as a flat window line. Equally graceful to the car "Kia-Spectra" adds the presence of original rear lamps. They are made in a round shape, reminiscent of representatives of the premium class. In addition, the trunk lid lines have certain features of originality and originality.

Interior

Having examined the exterior carefully, you should start to review the interior design of the car. The whole interior design is executed in simple features, there is no color saturation. Despite all the space, it will be difficult to accommodate five passengers. Such inconveniences are easily explained by the unsuccessful design of the rear seat.

The "Kia-Spectra" model belongs to the budget segment, so it is not worth hoping for expensive finishing materials, although the quality of the plastic is not bad, but with time it starts to squeak.

In the cabin, the vehicle functions are controlled directly on the center console. Affects the lack of an audio system, only initial preparation in the form of wire routing may be present in the basic configuration. Throughout the perimeter of the panel, there are built-in unusual shapes of deflectors. The climate control unit itself is located at the bottom, which is quite convenient. In addition, the car for the greatest comfort received as an option air conditioning (top filling). Under the left hand of the driver there is a convenient control unit for mirrors and power windows.

System accessories

The safety of the Kia-Spectra car is provided by the installed systems. Among the active components that help in the management, there is a power steering, the ABC system. Particularly noteworthy airbags, installed only in the front and triggered by frontal impact. With a surcharge for a certain amount of money, you can increase their number to 6 pieces.

Engines

As power units for different regions, the following models were presented, which were installed on the Kia-Spectra.

• The engine for the European market was represented by two modifications - 1.6 and 1.8 liters;
• American buyers received a car with a two-liter power unit;
• For Russian car enthusiasts the car is presented with a 4-cylinder device in volume of 1,6 liters and capacity of 100 hp.

The gearbox on the car can be installed as a 5-speed manual or automatic four-stage. "Spectra" shows good data on the road, bumps are eaten with a bang, due to the installation of a modern type of suspension: in front - an independent type of "macpherson", rear - a semi-independent beam.

Summarizing

Talking about the car "Kia", you can identify many weighty merits. First of all, this is a good level of security, excellent economy. Assembling a car in a factory in Izhevsk allows manufacturers not to inflate the price of a car and provide a wide range of spare parts. "Kia-Spectra" in the best years of sales cost about 300 thousand rubles.

Of the minuses of the car there is a saving on materials. And also most uncomfortable, many note the dashboard. Elements are arranged in an unusual order, so for a better control it takes a long time to get used to it.