The Kia Spectra, or Kia Cerato, is a compact car / small family car produced by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since 2000
People buy compact economy cars because they're affordable and fuel-efficient, but the secret to building a great econobox is to make it look, feel and drive like a more expensive car than it really is.
The original Kia Spectra hatchback and sedan were only partially successful in this regard: They looked good and handled well, but were unrefined, underpowered and cheaply constructed. They reinforced the cheap-car image Americans held at the time regarding Korean cars.
Today, things are different. The current Spectra sedan and Spectra5 four-door hatchback counterpart have moved up the scale considerably in terms of style, substance and out-and-out refinement. In the economy car world, the Spectra represents a solid value, and anyone shopping for a budget compact car would be wise to consider it.
Current Kia Spectra
