The new 2004 Spectra makes a styling statement, not a busy, fussy one, but one that's clean, with sculpted character lines and interesting surface planes that set the car apart from the look-alike, safe, conservative econo-box class. The LX and EX enjoy impressively comprehensive standard occupant protection features, comprising dual two-stage frontal airbags dual front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side-curtain airbags. Optional on both the LX and the EX are a rear spoiler ($250) and carpeted floor mats ($80). Optional on the EX are anti-lock brakes ($400), alloy wheels ($360), cruise control ($200) and power tilt moonroof ($700). The EX ($13,750) adds air conditioning, power windows, heated power mirrors, power central locking, remote keyless entry, and fog lights. But a tilt steering wheel is standard, as are an AM/FM/CD six-speaker stereo and a six-way adjustable driver's seat. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard, but antilock brakes aren't even an option, nor is cruise control.
2004 KIA SPECTRA LX WINDOWS
Auto-off headlights are standard, but outside mirrors are manually adjustable, and windows have hand cranks. The LX ($12,620) comes with a short, but interesting list of comfort and convenience features. A four-speed automatic is optional ($975). The standard transmission is a five-speed manual. Both are four-door, five-passenger sedans and come with a 138-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Kia offers the all-new 2004 Spectra in two models, the LX and the EX. The competition has some catching up to do. In addition to the mandatory two frontal airbags, front-seat occupants are protected by seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and full-coverage side curtain airbags protect front- and rear-seat occupants.
2004 KIA SPECTRA LX FULL
No other car in this price range or size class, nor many costing thousands of dollars more and in larger classes, offer the same, full complement of standard airbag supplemental restraints. The trunk is larger.Īll these advances and improvements pale, however, alongside the new 2004 Spectra's occupant safety features. There's more headroom, more hip room and more rear legroom. Four-wheel disc brakes are now standard, where the previous model had rear drum brakes. The track is wider, which improves handling. The wheelbase is longer, which improves the ride. The engine is more powerful, more fuel efficient and cleaner. Mechanically, the new 2004 Spectra is all-new. It's also priced only a couple of hundred dollars more. The new one is all-new, with sharper styling. The old one is a carryover from the 2003 model year.
That the company's dealers have two 2004 Spectra models for sale is the consequence of federal fuel economy regulations, not the car maker's choice.įortunately, it's easy to distinguish the new 2004 Spectra from the old 2004 Spectra. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.Kia really isn't trying to confuse us. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns.
2004 KIA SPECTRA LX DRIVERS
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