2008 Kia Spectra Expert Reviews from Around the Web

Found 11 expert reviews, showing 1-5:

  • 2008 Kia Spectra5 SX Road Test

    Source: Automobile

    Before attempting to make a career in having people pay me for my thoughts on cars, as a youngster, I spent many a Saturday morning not watching cartoons, but burying my nose between the... Read full review

  • 2008 kia spectra Professional Edmunds Review

    Source: Edmunds

    What Edmunds.com says Although the 2008 Kia Spectra provides solid performance, comfortable seats and a great warranty, newer competitors best it in terms of equipment, safety and... Read full review

  • 2008 Kia Spectra Professional Cars.com Review

    Source: Cars.com

    Vehicle OverviewThe Spectra hasn't changed much for 2008, since Kia restyled the front and rear of the Spectra for 2007, giving the compact sedan a new grille, bumper and deck lid. In... Read full review

  • CarGurus' 2008 Kia Spectra Review

    Source: CarGurus

    After a redesign and new sport sedan version appeared in 2007, the 2008 Kia Spectra receives few updates. The four-door midsize budget sedan and Spectra5 hatchback have improved performance... Read full review

  • 2008 Kia Spectra and Spectra5 - Review

    Source: Car and Driver

    Introduction The second-generation Spectra debuted in 2005. Available as a four-door sedan or a five-door hatch known as the Spectra5, the Spectra shares its platform with the Hyundai... Read full review

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    The Kia Spectra's low-priced base model and long warranty are especially attractive, but there are better choices. Many of the rival models in this segment have been redesigned more recently than the Spectra's design, which now goes back to 2004. Although the Elantra shares its engine with the 2008 Kia Spectra, its interior is better designed, and the instrument panel and switchgear feel a step better. The Mazda3 is the choice among these cars if a frisky driving sensation is a priority, although the Mazda's cabin can be noisy on coarse surfaces and its backseat is rather cramped. The Corolla is also quite dated and due for a redesign for 2009; it has a ride that's about as soft and compliant as the Spectra's and an interior that seems rather cheap and dull, but it has a long-standing reputation for reliability and durability. The new Ford Focus is perhaps the most attractive alternative; it was thoroughly refreshed in design, inside and out, this year and offers a great ride along with standout features such as the SYNC communications and entertainment interface.

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