The 2008 Kia Spectra5 is ranked number one in U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 Best Cars & Trucks rankings, which were released today. Of the 12 vehicles in the “Affordable Compact Wagons” category, the Spectra5 scored a “Very Good” overall rating of 8.3 to top the list, which included wagons and hatchbacks generally priced below $25,000.
“Spectra5′s top ranking proves that style and substance do not have to be compromised when combined with safety, value and quality,” said Len Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors America. “This is a great distinction for the Spectra5 in what is known to be a tough, competitive segment, and rounds out an awards-laden year for Kia’s full line of vehicles.”
Editors for U.S. News & World Report determine rankings of cars, trucks and SUVs through analysis of leading automotive reviews, safety ratings and reliability statistics. The rankings represent the most up-to-date information available to U.S. News & World Report as of the release date and are revised from time to time. A complete listing is available at RankingsAndReviews. [Source: Kiamedia]
December 14th, 2007 at 11:00 am
O. photos dont appear here. sorry. here’s the link
http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2005/12/16/spectra5.jpg
December 14th, 2007 at 11:16 am
please out up the spy shots of kia TD quickly
December 14th, 2007 at 11:32 am
I’ll do it by the evening!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:45 am
i had a 2005 Kia Spectra 5 fully loaded and i LOVED it. its been my 2nd kia to own. i had a convertible Sportage (2001) before it and loved it as well. I plan to purchase another kia in the future. unsure of the model as of now tho.
December 18th, 2007 at 1:42 am
The spectra5 is no doubt better than spectra!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
I don’t know if it’s better, but at least it looks better on the road. Especially the SX model which looks very sporty…
JoshyLofty: Did you have any problems with Kias you owned? What was the reliability of your Sportage?
December 18th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
The US market needs a Spectra 5 EX Version. All we have is the SX. I love it and it is a lil nicer looking than the Spectra, but at $17595, it is starting to get a lil pricey for people who genrally look at a spectra here in the US.
December 19th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Wow…the Spectra SX used to be priced in the $15,995 range. Why the price hike? Not a really good idea for Kia, IMHO.
December 19th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
the Spectra 5 sx starts at 16595 with a M/T. The A/T is 17595.
March 5th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Does anyone know what the name of the part between the power stiring and the windshild wiper is called on the 2005 kia spectra 5. please reply!
March 5th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I’d love anybody to answer this one?? whats a “POWER STIRING”???
March 5th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
It is the end of the wiper motor. I have always called it a linkage.