Kia Spectra

Infobox Automobile
name = Kia Spectra


manufacturer = Kia Motors
production = 2000—present
class = Compact car
/ Small family car
body_style = 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
predecessor = Kia Sephia
successor = Kia Cee'd (Europe)
Kia Forte
Kia Soul (for hatchback, North America only)
layout = FF layout
parent_company=Hyundai Kia Automotive Group
transmission = 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual

The Kia Spectra, Kia Cerato, or Kia Forte is a compact car / small family car produced by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since 2000, originally sold only as a hatchback. When the car was redesigned in 2004-05, it later became Kia's top-selling vehicle in the United States, which it remains.

First generation (2000-2004)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = First generation


production = 2001—2004
assembly = Hwasung, South Korea
Izhevsk, Russia
aka = Kia Shuma (Hatchback), Kia Mentor (Sedan)
Kia Spectra Wing (Hatchback Facelift South Korea)
length = 2000-01 Hatchback: 4475 mm (176.2 in)
2002-04 Hatchback: 4525 mm (178.1 in)
2002-04 Sedan: 4510 mm (177.6 in)
width = 2000-01: 1700 mm (66.9 in)
2002-04: 1725 mm (67.9 in)
height = 2000-01: 1410 mm (55.5 in)
2002-04: 1425 mm (56.1 in)
wheelbase = 2560 mm (100.8 in)
engine = 1.8 L 125 hp I4
engine = 2.0 L 132 hp I4When introduced for the 2000 model year for Korea and the United States, it was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia and Kia Shuma (pronounced Shü-mä´), and replaced the Sephia. It was developed from Kia's previous hatchback, the Mentor (Sephia Leo). Several years later, Kia reveals the minor redesigned model. Renamed as Spectra Wing / Shuma II. Its successor is also the Kia Cerato as the Spectra / Sephia II models. The Shuma was powered 1.5 L and 1.8 L fuel injected four-cylinder petrol engines and its £8,500 starting price was £3,000 less than the approximately equivalent Ford Focus. In 2002 it replaced the Sephia and Shuma completely, though it was the same vehicle. In Russia production of first-gen Spectra is continued by Izh-Avto.
*Kia Shuma/Spectra 2000-2004 performance:
*1.6L DOHC engine 107 hp 0-100 km/h: 11 sec., top speed: convert|115|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on MT
*1.6L DOHC engine 107 hp 0-100 km/h: 13 sec., top speed: 111 mph (178 km/h) AT
*1.8L DOHC engine 125 hp 0.100 km/h: 9.8 sec., top speed: convert|123|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on MT
*1.8L DOHC engine 125 hp 0.100 km/h: 10.9 sec., top speed: convert|118|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on AT
*2.0L DOHC engine 132 hp 0.100 km/h: 8.9 sec., top speed: convert|128|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on MT
*2.0L DOHC engine 132 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.0 sec., top speed: convert|125|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on AT

Three trim levels were available: an entry level S, slightly upgraded SX, and the top-of-the-range GSX.

econd generation (2005-2008)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Second generation


production = 2005—2008
assembly = Hwasung, South Korea
aka = Kia Cerato (Korea and Europe)
Kia Spectra5
engine = 2.0 L 138 hp I4
2.0 L 143 hp I4
length = 2005-06 Sedan: 4480 mm (176.4 in)
2007-present LX & EX Sedans: 4500 mm (177.2 in)
2007-present SX Sedan: 4510 mm (177.6 in)
2005-06 Spectra5: 4341 mm (170.9 in)
2007-present Spectra5: 4350 mm (171.3 in)
wheelbase = 2610 mm (102.8 in)
width = 1735 mm (68.3 in)
related = Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Kia Cee'd
height = 1470 mm (57.9 in)The 2005 redesign shares the platform of the Hyundai Elantra. The hatchback version is called the Spectra5, and is known as the Kia Cerato in Korea. The car is offered in the European and North American markets, and has a wide range of engines: four for Europe and two for the other markets. Is also sold in China, Chile and in Brazil.

The 2005 model uses Hyundai's Beta II G4GC (CVVT-enabled) engine (see Hyundai Beta engine).
*Kia cerato 2004-2006 performance
*1.6L DOHC engine 105 hp 0-100 km/h: 5.7 sec., top speed: convert|116|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Manual transmission.
*1.6L DOHC engine 105 hp 0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec., top speed: convert|111|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Automatic transmission.Also consider the Kia cerato (2005,2006) Gulf_edition(KSA,UAE and Kuwait):
*1.6L DOHC engine 114 hp (wider air intake) 0-100/km: 10.3 sec., top speed: convert|119|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on MT
*2.0L DOHC engine 138 hp 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec., top speed: convert|129|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Manual transmission.
*2.0L DOHC engine 138 hp 0-100 km/h: 9.7 sec., top speed: convert|123|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Automatic transmission.

*Kia cerato 2007 performance
*1.6L DOHC engine 122 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed: convert|119|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Manual transmission.
*1.6L DOHC engine 122 hp 0-100 km/h: 12.1 sec., top speed: convert|113|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Automatic transmission.
*1.6L DOHC diesel engine 117 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec., top speed: convert|118|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Manual transmission.Also consider the Kia Cerato (2007) Gulf_edition GLUF-DM(KSA,UAE and Kuwait):
*1.6L DOHC engine 128 hp (wider air intake) 0-100/km: 9.8 sec., top speed: convert|121|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
*2.0L DOHC engine 143 hp 0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec., top speed: convert|133|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Manual transmission.
*2.0L DOHC engine 143 hp 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec., top speed: convert|126|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on for Automatic transmission.

The Cerato is no longer on sale in the UK as the Cee´d has replaced it. [http://www.kia.co.uk Kia UK website] It was famously used on Top Gear's caravan challenge.

Mid-generation facelift

In 2007 the U.S Kia Spectra received a mid-generation facelift and GEMA engines. Gone are the two awkward spaces between the grille and left/right headlamp area and in its place is grille and headlamp flushed out. The bumper, as well as the headlamps, has lost their pronounced crease near the grille area. The restyled bumper and headlamp assembly now has a smoothed appearance. The rear of the Spectra also received a cosmetic change. Included in the change is a departure of a crease on the trunk lid, in favor of a rounded lid. The taillamp assembly received a minor change which entails the stop lamps being moved from the bottom half of the assembly to the top part of the assembly with the directional/back-up lamps being relocated vice-versa with the stop lamps. The facelift gives the Kia Spectra a more modern look in keeping up with styling trends of its competitors.

uccessor

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Kia Forte


production = 2009-present
assembly = Hwasung, South Korea
aka = Kia Cerato
engine =
length =
wheelbase =
width =
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height = The Kia Forte is based on the Kia cee'd but unlike the cee'd which is targeted at the European market, the Forte will be offered to the rest of the world such as North America and Asia.

It is based on the Kia KOUP Concept, which was a two-door coupe. It will be offered initially as a four-door sedan, but a two-door coupe will come later. 1.6 liter and 2.0 liter CVVT engines will be available. [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/02/first-photos-of-new-kia-forte-sedan/ First photos of new Kia Forte Sedan] ] The Kia Spectra5 hatchback will largely be dropped, replaced by the Rio-based Kia Soul.

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