KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW 2004 SPECTRA FOUR-DOOR SEDAN
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Aggressive Pricing Adds Further Value To Compact Sedan Offering Class-Leading Standard Safety Features, Interior Volume
CHICAGO, February 5, 2004 - At the Chicago International Auto Show today, Kia Motors America (KMA) announced pricing for the all-new 2004 Spectra four-door compact sedan with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $12,620. Arriving at Kia dealerships in mid-March, the Spectra is built on a new platform and offers class-leading interior volume, increased horsepower, standard four-wheel disc brakes and an unprecedented level of safety equipment for a vehicle in its class. The destination charge will be $540 per vehicle.
"We're confident that this pricing, combined with a generous list of standard equipment and a priority on safety, will set the Spectra apart from other compact sedans in the market," said Peter M. Butterfield, president, Kia Motors America. "Spectra is an important nameplate for the Kia brand, and another example of this company's commitment to deliver stylish, fun-to-drive vehicles with high levels of comfort, roominess and class-leading safety features.
Available in two trim levels -- LX and EX -- the all-new four-door Spectra features a longer wheelbase and increased width and height compared with its predecessor, contributing to the sedan's 97 cubic feet of passenger room. All models come equipped with six airbags, including standard full-length side curtain air bags. A new 2.0-liter DOHC engine incorporates continuously variable valve timing (CVVT), producing 14 more horsepower than the previous generation Spectra, for a total of 138 hp.**
The comprehensively-equipped "entry-level" LX model's MSRP begins at $12,620, and includes such features as six airbags, including full-length side curtain airbags; 4-wheel power disc brakes; engine speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering; 5-speed manual transmission; AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers including door-mounted tweeters; tachometer; six-way adjustable driver's seat; height adjustable steering column; auto-off headlights; digital clock; tinted glass; rear window defroster and dual map lights with sunglass holder.
The EX model will have a base MSRP of $13,750, which, in addition to the standard equipment on the LX, adds features such as air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, dual body-color heated power outside mirrors and front fog lights.
MSRPs for LX and EX models with the available electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission will be $13,595 and $14,725, respectively.
Like all Kia models, the new Spectra will be covered by Kia's comprehensive warranty program, which includes a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty.
2004 ALL-NEW KIA SPECTRA SPECIFICATIONS
| BODY & CHASSIS | |
| Layout | Front transverse mounted engine, front drive |
| Body type | Steel unibody |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link with struts, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion, power assisted |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | power: 2.8 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 33.2 ft. / 10.1 m |
| ENGINE | |
| Type | In-line four cylinder, iron block and aluminum head |
| Valve gear | DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) |
| Bore x stroke | 82.0 mm x 93.5 mm |
| Displacement | 1975 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 138 bhp @ 6,000 rpm SULEV: 132 bhp @ 6,000 rpm (A/T in CA, MA, ME, NY & VT only) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 136 lb-ft. @ 4,500 rpm SULEV: 133 lb-ft. @ 4,500 rpm (A/T in CA, MA, ME, NY & VT only) |
| Emission control system | Three-way catalyst, closed loop, evaporative control |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Fuel system | Multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel pump | Electromagnetic |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gallons |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.0 quarts |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Type | Five-speed manual, overdrive | |
| General | Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive | |
| Gear ratios | M/T | A/T |
| 1st | 3.615:1 | 2.842:1 |
| 2nd | 2.053:1 | 1.529:1 |
| 3rd | 1.393:1 | 1.000:1 |
| 4th | 1.061:1 | 0.712:1 |
| 5th | 0.837:1 | -- |
| Reverse | 3.250:1 | 2.480:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.842:1 | 3.770:1 |
| Clutch type | Single dry-plate with hydraulic control | |
| DIMENSIONS (exterior and interior) | |
| Overall Length | 196.0 |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in. / 2610 mm |
| Track, front | 58.9 in. / 1485 mm |
| Track, rear | 58.5 in. / 1485 mm |
| Length | 176.4 in. / 4480 mm |
| Width | 68.3 in. / 1735 mm |
| Height | 57.9 in. / 1470 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. / 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in. / 1017 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in. / 970 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.1 in. / 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in. / 1370 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.8 in. / 1087 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in. / 898 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.4 in. / 1330 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.9 in./ 1370 mm |
| Interior SAE volume | 97.0 cubic feet |
| Trunk SAE volume | 12.2 cubic feet / 345 liters |
| CURB WEIGHT | |
| Five-speed manual | 2,701 2,826 lbs. / 1,225 1,282 kg |
| Four-speed automatic | 2,767 2,892 lbs. / 1,255 1,312 kg |
| Weight distribution: Front/rear | M/T: 62% / 38% A/T: 63% / 37% |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Battery | 12V, 60 AH, 540 CCA |
| Alternator | 13.5V, 90 amp |
| Starter | 12V, 1.2 kW |
| BRAKES | |
| Type | Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum Four-sensor, four-channel ABS (optional) |
| Front | 10.8-in. / 275 mm vented discs (1.0 in. / 26 mm thickness) |
| Rear | 10.2-in / 258 mm solid discs (0.4-in. / 10 mm thickness) |
| TIRES & WHEELS | |
| Tires | P195/65R15 |
| Wheels | 6.0JJ x 15, steel 6.0JJ x 15, alloy (EX option) |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY (City/Highway) | |
| M/T, miles per gallon | 25/32 |
| A/T, miles per gallon | 25/34 |
