Ground clearance Kia Spectra or clearance as for any other passenger car is an important factor on our roads. It is the condition of the road surface or its complete absence that makes Russian motorists interested in the clearance of the Kia Spectra and the possibility of increasing ground clearance using spacers.
To begin with, it's worth honestly saying that real ground clearance Kia Spectra may seriously differ from that declared by the manufacturer. The whole secret is in the method of measurement and the place of measurement of the ground clearance. So find out real situation affairs can only be done by yourself armed with a tape measure or a ruler. Official clearance of Kia Spectra Russian assembly is 156 mm, with an automatic gearbox, this figure is 154 mm. In reality, the clearance is only about 12 centimeters!
Some manufacturers go for the trick and declare the size of the ground clearance in an "empty" car, but in real life we have a full trunk of all sorts of things, passengers and a driver. That is, in a loaded car, the clearance will be completely different. Another factor that few people have in mind is the age of the car and the wear and tear of the springs, their "subsidence" from old age. The issue is solved by installing new springs or buying spacers under sagging springs Kia Spectra... The spacers allow you to compensate for the spring sag and add a couple of centimeters of ground clearance. Sometimes even a centimeter in the parking lot at the curb plays an important role.
But do not get carried away with the "lift" of the Kia Spectra's ground clearance, because the spacers to increase the clearance are focused only on springs. If you do not pay attention to the shock absorbers, the travel of which is often very limited, then self-modernization of the suspension can lead to loss of control and damage to the shock absorbers. In terms of cross-country ability, large ground clearance in our harsh conditions this is good, but at high speeds on the track and in corners, there is a serious buildup and additional body roll.
So the measurement of the actual (real) ground clearance of the Kia Spectra, see the photo below.
That is, before the elements exhaust system only 120 mm. Note that there is even less clearance under the metal engine guard.
The problem of low ground clearance on the Spectra is solved by installing spacers between the pillar and the body. Moreover, you can buy spacers for both the front suspension and the rear. The choice on the market is huge, you can take expensive aluminum original spacers (as in the photo) or look for cheaper options from another material of dubious origin.
When designing a suspension and choosing the amount of ground clearance, any car manufacturer is looking for a middle ground between handling and cross-country ability. Perhaps the easiest, safest and most unpretentious way to increase clearance is to install wheels with “high” tires. Changing wheels makes it easy to increase the ground clearance by another centimeter.
Do not forget that a serious change in ground clearance can damage the CV joints. Kia spectra... After all, "grenades" will have to work from a slightly different angle. But this only applies to the front axle. Moreover, a serious change in ground clearance can lead to uneven rubber wear.
One of the first "our cars" - Kia Spectra - a car of a foreign brand, which from 2004 to 2011 was assembled on the territory of the Russian Federation and which was "prophesied" to become "another nail in the coffin lid" domestic auto industry... But this is all lyrics, and what is important is that Russian motorists have the opportunity, in the person of this three-volume vehicle, to buy a "new foreign car" for reasonable money. For the consumer, in the final analysis, it is not “marketing wars” that are important, and it is also impossible to refer to “patriotism” indefinitely - the main thing is that it drives, does not break down and is inexpensive.
The Russians have known this four-door only since 2004, but its history began much earlier - in 1992, a model called Sephia debuted in South Korea, which has undergone several updates during its "life cycle", and in 2000 it was renamed "Spectra" ... At home, the car was produced until 2004, at the same time its production was established at the Izhevsk Automobile Plant (up to 2011, the enterprise collected over 104 thousand of such sedans).
Outside, the Kia Spectra does not make a strong impression - there is nothing to catch the eye in the exterior of the car, and its design sends directly to the 90s of the last century. But at the same time, the sedan looks neat and very harmonious, and you can't even call it scary - a "friendly" front end with neat lighting equipment and a nice bumper, a classic three-volume silhouette with a long hood and a tangible "outgrowth" of the trunk, a pretty stern with flashy lights and "plump »Bumper.
Dimensions "Spectra" fully correspond to the concepts of "golf" -class according to the European classification: 4510 mm in length, 1415 mm in height and 1720 mm in width. The front and rear axles of the four-door are 2560 mm apart, and its "belly" is separated from the roadway by a ground clearance of 154 mm.
The interior of the Kia Spectra also lacks design delights - a simple and boring atmosphere reigns inside, which is slightly "enlivened" by well-thought-out ergonomics. An archaic, but informative "board" of instruments, a simple four-spoke steering wheel and an inconspicuous center console with asymmetric ventilation deflectors, a digital clock and three "twists" of the climate system - everything is primitive, but reliable and functional. The decoration of the car is tailored exclusively with budget materials - hard plastics and ordinary fabric.
The main advantage of the Spectra salon is a solid supply of free space on each of the rows of seats. The front seats offer riders an acceptable profile with unobtrusive lateral support and wide adjustment intervals, while the rear sofa has a very good configuration and soft padding.
The luggage compartment of the Kia Spectra is not impressive in its scope - in the standard form its volume is 440 liters, and when folded in the ratio "2: 3" rear seats increases to 1125 liters. And he has obvious problems with the shape: the wheel arches protrude noticeably inward, and the opening is narrowed by slanting lights. The underground niche houses a full-size spare wheel and the necessary tools.
Specifications. Spectra meets three gasoline four-cylinder "atmospheric" equipped with a 16-valve DOHC timing belt and multi-point fuel delivery technology:
- The basic version is a 1.6-liter (1591 cubic centimeter) unit with a capacity of 101 horse power at 5500 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm.
- "Intermediate" versions "flaunt" a 1.8-liter engine (1793 cubic centimeters), producing 126 "stallions" at 6000 rpm and 162 Nm of maximum potential at 4900 rpm.
- The "older" modifications relies on a 2.0-liter (1998 cubic centimeters) engine that generates 140 "mares" at 6000 rpm and 181 Nm of available thrust at 4000 rpm.
All "fours" direct power in full to the wheels of the front axle using a 5-speed "manual" gearbox or 4-speed "automatic". Depending on the version, from one place to the first "hundred" the car "breaks down" after 9.7-16 seconds, gains 175-203 km / h and "destroys" from 7.1 to 9.8 liters of fuel for every 100 km of run.
Basically, the Kia Spectra uses a front-wheel drive bogie borrowed from the Mazda Familia, with a transversely mounted powertrain. All wheels of the car are suspended by means of independent suspensions: McPherson shock struts are used at the front, and a multi-link architecture at the rear (in each case with steel springs and anti-roll bars).
Ventilated pancakes are used on the front axle of the three-volume brake system, and in the back - more simple "drums" (on versions with ABS - disc devices). "Koreets" is equipped with a "gear-rack" steering complex, in which a hydraulic control amplifier is mounted.
Options and prices. In Russia, "Spectra" was sold from 2004 to 2011 and was in stable demand. At the end of 2016, at secondary market our country, this sedan can be purchased at a price of 120,000 rubles, while the cost of the most "fresh and packaged" modifications exceeds 350,000 rubles.
The list of standard equipment of the car includes: a pair of front airbags, power steering, air conditioning, power windows for four doors, fabric trim, central lock, standard immobilizer, audio preparation and some other items.
Budget korean car, which was produced by the company for some time, and then it was produced in our country and had good success not only in our country, but also in the USA - this is the KIA Spectra.
The car went into production in 1999 and was initially sold only at home for a year and under a different name, and then mass production was launched for sale all over the world. Official production and sales were completed in 2004, but after that production continued at the Izh-Auto plant with the permission of KIA, so it lasted until 2011.
Design
The appearance of the car is rather outdated by modern standards, but still looks good against the background of competitors in the aftermarket. The front of the sedan received a relief hood. Quite simple halogen optics, between which there is a small grille made of polished metal. The bumper is quite massive when compared to the size of the car. It is equipped with large round fog lamps.
On the side, the model has a smooth line extending from rear light to the front. Conventional beveled arches have 14 wheels. The doors are decorated with chrome molding, and the turn signal is duplicated on the front arch.
The rear is simple, with a low spoiler lip on the boot lid. The optics are quite simple, and the massive bumper is also not distinguished by any elements.
Dimensions (edit) sedan KIA Spectrum:
- length - 4510 mm;
- width - 1720 mm;
- height - 1415 mm;
- clearance - 154 mm;
- wheelbase - 2560 mm.
Specifications
The model was equipped with any of 3 types of gasoline 4-cylinder atmospheric engines.
- The first engine had a volume of 1.6 liters and with its volume it produced 101 horsepower. The motor will take 11 and a half seconds to accelerate the car to the first hundred. The unit consumes 10 liters in the city and 6 on the highway. The motor receives complaints, it does not work stably, that is, it pulls well in the first gear, not very well in the second, and in the rest it is already better.
- The next engine has a volume of 1.8 liters and produces 126 forces. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the dynamic performance of this unit, since it was not supplied to our country. Known maximum speed equal to 196 km / h and the combined cycle consumption is equal to 10 liters.
- The last engine is a 2-liter unit with a capacity of 140 forces. For some reason, it accelerates the car slower than the weakest one. The KIA Spectra engine takes 12.2 seconds for the sedan to reach the first hundred, and the top speed will be only 175 km / h. Combined consumption is just over 9 liters.
All motors are offered in tandem with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Regardless of the engine and gearbox, the car will always have front-wheel drive... The gearbox travel is very large, and the clutch pedal is pressed just lightly. It is difficult to say whether this is a plus or a minus, decide for yourself. The settings of the units are incomprehensible, it shows itself well on high revs, but gives a very sharp pickup at 4000 thousand, and this thrust could be tried to be distributed over the entire range.
The suspension of the model works separately, the driver with active driving will have the feeling that the rear part cannot keep up with the muzzle. I am glad that with sharp turns there are no strong rolls, and with a quiet ride, the car rides smoothly. Also, on rough roads, the undercarriage makes very terrible and frightening sounds. The brakes are completely disc and there were no complaints from the owners against them.
Interior
The salon is not very roomy, but only people of large build will complain about the defect. On the driver's door there are buttons for all power windows and a button for blocking these power windows. There is also a lever on the opening handle that locks all doors.
The driver of the KIA Spectra receives a 4-spoke steering wheel, behind which is the usual dashboard with on-board computer... The center console is also simple, it has a couple of buttons on top, a radio tape recorder and a selector for the stove and air conditioner, there is also a niche for small things and an ashtray. The entire center console may not be made of plastic, but of wood, but this depends on the configuration.
Under the gearshift lever, the engineers placed two cupholders and an armrest into which you can fold something. Rear passengers do not get anything except power windows, and that is not in every configuration.
The luggage compartment is acceptable for a family car, its volume is 440 liters, but you can fold the rear row of seats and get 1125 liters. As a result, I would like to say that the manufacturer saved a lot in the cabin, hard plastic and self-tapping screws in a conspicuous place spoil the impression of the KIA Spectra. You will not find much difference with AvtoVAZ.
By the way, there is an interesting and useful, but slightly unusual function. If power unit started and someone opens the door, the alarm will turn on.
Price
As you know this car has already been discontinued, and it will not work to buy it new. We will tell you about the prices that were before and about the prices present in the secondary market. The manufacturer offers 4 types of configurations, the base costs 11,500 dollars, and there is practically nothing in it, not even a power steering.
The second configuration will cost $ 700 more, and she will already receive central locking and front power windows. The third configuration is no different from the basic one, except that automatic transmission gear.
The latest version cost almost $ 15,000 and it already had power steering, automatic transmission and two airbags. You can buy this car on the secondary market, its average price is 200,000 rubles.
Previously, the Spectra belonged to a budget car and now nothing has changed, if you like it, you can take it for normal city driving and just drive, but no more.
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Year of issue: 2008
Engine: 1.6 (101 HP) Checkpoint: M5
Sergey from Elista
Average rating: 2.95 |
Kia spectra
Year of issue: 2008
Engine: 1.6 (101 HP) Checkpoint: M5
Low seating position, the transmission is engaged with effort. Interior noise after 120 km / h. A set of speed with dips. Glasses are sweating, you have to use a fan.
Review of Kia Spectra left by: Victor Kulagin from the city of Pikalevo
I have had a car since December 2007, I bought it at a car dealership, a mechanic. I am very satisfied, the consumption of 10 liters in the city, 6.7 liters on the highway. 3 times the whole family went on it to the Black Sea. As of March 2014, I have already traveled 230,000 km, I fill in the synthetics of Mobile 1 (I used to pour Esso, then Liquid Molly, and still stopped at Mobile, the engine runs smoother). The spectrum has never let me down, it would calmly start at minus 30, if the battery is good and oil. On the body there is not a single hint of corrosion, I will wash it, and it is like new. On the track it keeps the road well, low center of gravity, wide base. Spare parts like on VAZ, only the quality is better, the radiator costs 1200 rubles.
Review of Kia Spectra 1.6 by: Alexander from Moscow
In principle, an ordinary budget Russian foreign car.
Let's start with the disadvantages: low ground clearance coupled with pecks on significant bumps. Front struts on rebound work with a knock. Bad noise. The engine is noisy. Incomprehensible hiss of wind at the left front side window. Not comfortable getting in and out of the car. In cold weather, the driver's side window fogs up half. Small resource of the timing belt. Dim fog light. Somewhat fuzzy gear shifting. Parking brake not really.
Now about the pros. Not expensive parts. Normal handling, especially on a winter road, when on the highway, the car goes smoothly. .. the full text of the review of the Kia Spectra 1.6
Review of Kia Spectra 1.6 by: Greks from the city of Yoshkar-ola
Auto 2007 of the simplest configuration without kondeya, el. mirrors, casting, disc brakes at the back. I bought a 2 owner from a peasant handicraft, cars in excellent tech. condition, and external. I gave away from her everything that had been acquired in 6 years of service, starting from the new summer and winter tires on casting and ending with light bulbs side lights and washer nozzles windshield 3 sets of wipers. For 9 months of operation, with my not calm driving, both in the city in 1 gear up to 50 km / h, and on the highway 170-190 km / h. I walk constantly, there were no problems, I don't use oil. Changed 2 times after 10.000 thousand .. the full text of the review of the Kia Spectra 1.6
Review of Kia Spectra 1.6 by: Seryoga from the city of Veliky Novgorod
I had a Kia Spectra from 2007-2013. During this period, I drove a little sotochku. Auto never let me down anywhere and did not bother me with excessive attention to myself. Not a very whimsical machine, it was even sad to sell. During operation, I changed the timing belt + rollers according to the regulations, filter, spark plug, stabilizer bar. At 85,000 km, I changed the ball joint, the torn boot did its job. Everything is very cheap and in any service station they change inexpensively.
Of the minuses unnecessarily soft suspension, a large overhang, you have to be careful to keep the bumper and eats a little too much gasoline for 101 horses, but he eats any of our gasoline and does not sneeze.
