Topic: CD Article: 2008 Kia Spectra5 SX

[Autos_Editor]

Test Drive:


The 2008 Kia Spectra5 is fun to drive in its SX configuration especially with its sportier suspension, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh - but discontinued safety features are a puzzling omission, she notes.
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[Honda Owner]

When I bought my Fit, I considered the Specta 5. But with no side or side curtain airbags and having to buy a pricey option pack for ABS, it was out of the running.

[safristi]

my feeling it has OPTIONED itself OUT of anyones RUNNING..............poor poor management decision.....are they owned by GM....

[Diesel Advocate]

Wow! It's pricey for a very outdated vehicle by today's standards. I hope this gets replaced soon, hopefully with the European C'eed.

[Schmengie]

 WTF were they thinking??  Kia REMOVED safety equipment that's standard almost everywhere else? This is the kind of idiocy that sinks car companies. 

[Diesel Advocate]

WTF were they thinking??  Kia REMOVED safety equipment that's standard almost everywhere else? This is the kind of idiocy that sinks car companies. 

I think Kia better explain this. Absolutely shocking!!!  Especially when you read the blub from a Kia Dealer:

2007 Kia Spectra and Spectra5

"Enhancements Inside and Out Improve Sporty Compact Sedan and Five-Door


For 2007, the Kia Spectra compact sedan and Spectra5 five-door enter their fourth year on the market by offering exterior and interior upgrades to all trim lines (LX, EX, SX and Spectra5 SX five-door). Both vehicles continue to offer sporty styling, class-leading safety and a plethora of standard features all at a tremendous value"

[vdk]

Wow! It's pricey for a very outdated vehicle by today's standards. I hope this gets replaced soon, hopefully with the European C'eed.

That is pretty sexy gotta admit..