#2008 KIA SPECTRA HATCHBACK BLUETOOTH#
Remote start is offered on the 2008 Kia Spectra, but neither a Bluetooth hands-free system nor satellite radio are available.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, metal sport pedals, and cruise control are also included with the SX, while an AM/FM/MP3 stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD changer and a power sunroof are SX-only options.
#2008 KIA SPECTRA HATCHBACK WINDOWS#
The EX and SX models get standard power windows and door locks, keyless entry, air conditioning, and floor mats. An AM/FM/CD stereo with an auxiliary audio input jack is also standard.
Standard equipment includes a tilt steering column, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a rear defroster, and dual 12-volt power outlets in the center console. The Spectra comes in three trim levels: LX, EX, and sporty SX. The SX models are further distinguished visually by their black mesh grille, fog lights, rear spoiler, and larger 16-inch wheels. Note that these models have increased road noise, however. But the 2008 Kia Spectra5 and the SX sedan have sportier suspension tuning-including wider tires-that makes these versions much more enjoyable to drive if you routinely navigate curvy roads, with only a slight change in ride quality. The standard Spectra sedan favors ride comfort over sportiness and doesn't handle especially well. There's quite a bit of seating space, though, with a nicely proportioned height-adjustable driver's seat. The 2008 Kia Spectra comes well equipped, but actual interior appointments are a weakness it's very basic in design, which is fine, but it lacks the lustrous materials and cohesive styling that's now par for the course, even among bargain-priced rides. The 2008 Kia Spectra5 gets a completely different body style from the front doors back, with hatchback convenience and a tall roofline that continues almost all the way to the back of the vehicle, yielding impressive cargo space-especially when taking advantage of the fold-flat backseats. Fuel economy is unimpressive for a small car, with ratings of 24/32 mpg with the automatic and 23/30 mpg for the manual. However, the engine can be somewhat loud and thrashy when pushed hard. The 2008 Kia Spectra feels peppy with the standard five-speed manual, but it's also one of the more responsive engines in its class with the relatively smooth-shifting four-speed automatic. The 2008 Kia Spectra is a compact sedan-or hatchback, the Spectra5-that has a roomy interior and solid performance at a bargain price.Īll versions soldier on for 2008 with Kia's 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which uses variable valve timing to generate 138 horsepower. Then 's editors also brought their own experiences driving several different Spectra models-including the Spectra5-to this review. In compiling this extensive review on the 2008 Kia Spectra, the experts at used information from a range of differing viewpoints.
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