2001 Kia Spectra Kia Spectra 2001 Kia Spectra GS Sedan Sedan Sedan FWD Hwasung, Korea 2001 sees few changes to Kia's sporty five-door hatchback, which was introduced last year to attract younger customers to the brand. The top-rung GSX trim level gets a gas-cap tether, coin holder and dual visor vanity mirrors. Kia's Long Haul Warranty Program has also been introduced for this model year. Low base price, responsive steering, hatchback configuration. Lackluster performance, wallowy suspension, cheap interior materials. Five-door hatchbacks have always been hot sellers in Asian and European markets, but American buyers have shunned the concept -- so much so that Ford left the five-door hatchback out of the Focus lineup. The Spectra's duplicitous design does a good job of hiding the fact that it is indeed a five-door hatchback, and therein lays its appeal. Two trim levels are available: GS and GSX. The sparsely equipped GS includes fabric upholstery, split-folding rear seat, cassette player, rear defroster and two-speed wipers. Optional equipment includes A/C, body-color side moldings, rear wiper/washer, floor mats and an automatic transmission. GSX adds alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, tape stripes and special fabric for a sporty look. It also provides power windows and locks, air conditioning and a tilt steering wheel. ABS, a CD player, cruise control and power windows are available only on GSX. Honda Civic Mitsubishi Mirage Saturn S-Series Toyota Corolla 560,000 10100,000 5Unlimited 5100,000 NA NA NA 4 1.8 liters Inline 125 hp @ 6000 rpm 108 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm 176.2 in. 66.9 in. 55.5 in. 2560 lbs. 100.8 in. 36.6 in. 37.7 in. 53.8 in. 54.2 in. 52.1 in. 54 in. 43.1 in. 34.4 in. 11.6 cu.ft. Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 13.2 gal. 24 mpg / 29 mpg 21 mpg / 30 mpg 317 mi. / 383 mi. 277 mi. / 396 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $10,583 $11,245 7.35% $495 N/A 3% of the Base MSRP GS (5M): 1.8L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 520-amp battery; 70-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 4.11 axle ratio; partial stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering, engine-speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes; 13.2 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; 14" x 5.5" steel wheels, P185/65HR14 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo w/seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; child-safety rear door locks, remote trunk release, remote fuel door release; 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, smokers'package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows, manual front and rear windows; fixed-interval front windshield wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with fixed headrests; height-adjustable front seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, glove box, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear windowmolding and body-colored door handles. GSX (5M) (in addition to or instead of GS (5M) equipment): Rear spoiler; rocker panel extensions; bodyside accent stripe; 14" x 6" silver alloy wheels; air conditioning; power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; leather-wrapped gearshift knob; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment. AC Air Conditioning $883 $960 AT Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic w/OD $889 $975 BM Body-Color Bodyside Molding $63 $85 CF Carpeted Floor Mats $62 $79 GX GS Sport Package $390 $499 RW Rear Wiper $99 $125