Kia Spectra appeared back in 1997. At that time, the sedan was called Kia Sephia and was built on a redesigned Mazda 323 platform. In addition to the South Korean market, the car was offered in Europe (Shuma), America, Asia, Australia (Mentor) and the Middle East (Spectra).

In 2000, the sedan underwent a restyling, and the Sephia emblem was replaced by the Spectra inscription. In Europe and Australia, the name remains the same. The production of the model was stopped in 2004, but in Russia its life was just beginning. Industrial assembly in Izhevsk started in 2004 and ended in 2010. In the summer of 2011, as part of the obligations to Kia Motors, a limited batch of 1,700 units rolled off the IzhAvto assembly line.

Let's look inside. Kia interior Spectra does not make a pleasant impression. The interior trim used cheap, rough and hard plastic in gray shades. The pluses include comfortable, wide chairs with a long pillow, which allows you to comfortably travel long distances. You can not blame the sedan for the rear sofa. A 440-liter trunk is enough for everyday needs.

Most copies have rather poor equipment. V standard equipment included airbag, immobilizer and audio preparation. hydraulic booster, central locking, power windows, ABS, front passenger airbag and air conditioning required an extra charge.

The car did not take part in crash tests according to EuroNCAP, but in 1999 the Americans from the IIHS National Safety Institute took care of this. Of the four possible gradations, the sedan earned the lowest "Poor" - a poor level of safety. The driver received injuries to the neck and head incompatible with life.

Engines

The Korean was equipped with atmospheric gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Hinting at the time of the debut, Spectra motors have acquired the Millennium Technology, as eloquently indicated by the inscription on the cover "Mi-Tech". All units are the result of the modernization of Mazda engines. They have a timing belt drive.

The most widely used 16-valve 1.6-liter S6D engine. This is nothing but a modified Mazda B6 engine. Korean engineers reduced its warm-up time and installed a highly efficient catalyst. The valves are equipped with hydraulic tappets, the block is cast iron, and the head is aluminum.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out the noisy operation of hydraulic lifters and a short service life. high voltage wires, candles and ignition coils - about 50-100 thousand km. After 150-200 thousand km, the starter and generator will require repair.

In addition, engine malfunctions can occur due to a failure of the mass air flow sensor. DMRV appeared in 2008. Before him, a more reliable MAP sensor (measures pressure) was used.

Many owners of the Izhevsk Spectra "got on the capital" of the engine, having traveled only 45,000 km. During assembly, a timing belt of too low quality was installed. It broke off, and the valves "met" with the pistons. Today, many mechanics in the old fashioned way recommend not to tempt fate and change the timing every 40,000 km.

After 100-150 thousand km, the valve cover gasket sometimes starts to poison the oil. Oil appears in the candle wells. If antifreeze was found there, or the head gasket leaked, then most likely the cylinder head burst and it will have to be replaced. The defect occurs as a result of overheating. The cost of a new head is about 30,000 rubles.

Transmission

Kia Spectra It was equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Both boxes have their drawbacks.

Mechanics often require a bulkhead to 150-200 thousand km. In addition to the leakage of the input shaft seal, a howl or rumble grows over time. However, the howl on the first and reverse gear- a common thing, and some owners drive 250-300 thousand km without repair. For a bulkhead, you will need about 20,000 rubles.

Spectra has used several automatic boxes gears. F-4EAT and F4A-EL are a joint development between Mazda and Jatco. It was installed only with a 1.8 liter engine. In addition, Mitsubishi A4AF3, F4A42 and A4CF2 boxes were used. The first two could be combined with engines of 1.5 and 1.8 liters. But the latter just went only to sedans of the Russian assembly.

It is generally accepted that the reliable Spektra machines ended in 2007. According to some sources, it was then that the boxes began to be assembled in China. They suffer from premature wear clutches and solenoids. Repairs should be prepared closer to 100,000 km, which will require at least 30,000 rubles.

Typical symptoms: jolts when switching from 1st to 2nd and peregazovka / slip when moving from 2nd to 3rd. If you pull with repairs, then after a while there is a crunch when starting and during a stop.

It is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the CV joint anthers. They either fly off because of flimsy clamps, or are torn from old age already by 100,000 km. As a result, dust and dirt disable the CV joint, which changes as an assembly with the drive.

Chassis

ball joints go more than 60-100 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers delaminate after 100-150 thousand km. Shock absorbers serve the same amount. By this time, factory springs may sag or burst, especially for those who use interturn spacers.

After 100,000 km, it may leak or rattle steering rack. The cost of a new rail is from 16,000 rubles.

Closer to 100,000 km, the ABS unit often fails. It's all about the electric motor. Moisture gets inside, which leads to corrosion of the bearing and oxidation of the contacts of the rotor winding. The unit lends itself to a simple restorative repair. After 2009, they began to use a modernized unit with improved moisture protection.

Body and interior

The paintwork is not very wear resistant. The hood and bumper are quickly covered with chips. Body iron is not prone to corrosion. Rust spots, as a rule, occur in places of poor-quality body repair.

Water in the passenger compartment may appear due to clogged drains under the outer plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield. In addition, water can enter the passenger compartment due to clogged drain holes in the thresholds. Water in the thresholds accelerates the corrosion process.

Of the minor malfunctions, one can note the failure of the fuel level sensor and problems with the stove motor (the motor itself or the mode switch fails). After 150-200 thousand km, you should be ready to replace the air conditioning compressor clutch or its bearings.

Market situation

A tired sedan on the go can be purchased for 130,000 rubles. Per well maintained cars asking for almost 300,000 rubles. Among the offers, more than 90% are occupied by cars Russian assembly. It is generally accepted that younger copies released after 2008 are less reliable.

Conclusion

Kia Spectra - typical budget sedan, not different high reliability. However, the cost of repairs against the background of modern technologically complex machines cannot but rejoice. All common ailments are well studied and easily eliminated. Any garage mechanic can handle the repair. There are no problems with the availability of spare parts. Kia Spectra is an offer for those who want to buy an inexpensive and easy-to-use sedan.

Kia Spectra is a five-seat "C" series sedan. The release was carried out from 2000 to 2004 by the Korean auto corporation Kia Motors.

In the Russian Federation, since 2004, the SOK firms at the Izhevsk automobile plant IzhAvto approved the project for the production of Kia sedans spectrum. In 2009, the production of Kia at IZhAvto was suspended, and since the summer of 2011, the production of a limited batch of sedans (1700 units) was resumed for a short time - in order to fulfill the obligations of IZhAvto to Kia Motors.

How original Kia model was generated in Korea in 1999/2000 under the Mentor brand, and then launched in North America, and for the period 2000/2004 produced a slightly modified Kia Spectra model in a sedan and five-door hatchback.

Exterior

At a cursory examination, Kia is not particularly impressive - the design of the nineties of the last century. Nevertheless, the Kiya Spectra looks neat and harmonious in the photo and in the original: a somewhat long facade with four headlights and a stately bumper is an exemplary three-volume outline with a significant bulge luggage compartment, simpotnaya feed with smart lights - a la Jaguar with stop/signals and portly bumper.

Interior

Internal Kia Spectra dimensions are considerable - its volume is 2.75 m / cu. and comfortably accommodates four people. Interior without any frills: dark plastic, velor seats and walnut trims.

V Kia showroom Spectra tuning without any bells and whistles: the instrument panel is informative, a simple four-spoke steering wheel and a discreet center console with dissymmetric ventilation deflectors, round digital indicators and three climate control levers - everything is trivial, but unshakable and functional.

Six airbags and curtains that protect the rear and windshield of the Kia Spectra, belts with fuses and restrictions - even many cars of the higher category do not have such an abundance of basic equipment.

The combination of style and comfort, calmness and confidence in movement, spacious interior, efficiency, safety and maneuverability made the car famous and in demand.

Technical indicators

Kia Spectra has technical characteristics at a very decent level:

Are common

• Class - sedan
• Number of seats - five
• Number of doors - four

Engine

• Located - front, transverse
• Engine displacement - 1,594 cm / cu
• Engine power - 101 hp, 74 kW at 5,500 rpm.
• Torque - 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
• Engine oil - Hyundai/KIA API SM ILSAC GF-4 SAE 10W40(5W30)
• Fuel supply - injection with distribution injection
• Cylinders - 4
• Valves per cylinder - 4 each
• Gas distribution mechanism - timing kia

Transmission

• Drive - front
• Automatic transmission - 4-speed automatic. ; mechanics 5 steps.
• Automatic transmission oil - Hyundai/KIA SP-3
• Manual transmission oil - Hyundai/KIA MTF 75W90 GL-4
• Power steering oil - PSF-3
• Suspension front / rear - independent, with anti-roll bar
• Front brakes - ventilated discs
• Rear brakes - drum
• Pads Kia Spectra — Kashiyama D11126M
• Racks - KYB Excel-G
• Timing belt Kia Spectra — DONGIL 107 YU 22

Dimensions

• Length - 4 510 mm
• Width - 1,720 mm
• Height - 1415 mm
• Clearance - 154 mm
• Wheel base - 2 560 mm
• Front wheel track - 1 470 mm
• Track rear wheels— 1 450 mm
• Tires - 185/66 R14
• Wheel formula - 4×2
• Weight of equipment - 1095 kg
• Load capacity - 505 kg
• Luggage volume - 450 l
• Volume fuel tank— 50 l

Performance indicators

• Speed ​​limit - 186 km / h
• Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h - 11.6 seconds.
• Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city - 8.2 liters.
• Fuel consumption per 100 km in the suburbs is 5.2 liters.
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 7.1 liters.
• Fuel - gasoline AI 95

Options and prices

In the production of the Izhevsk Automobile Plant, Kia Spectra entered the car market in the following modifications:

• Basic (HA) - manual transmission, standard
• Optimum (HB) - manual transmission, air conditioning, power adjustment, heated mirrors, front foglights, wheel covers
• Optimum (HE) - HB + ABS
• Premium (HC) - automatic transmission, ON + air conditioning
• Suite (HD) - automatic transmission, air conditioning, heated mirrors, front fog lights, ABS, heated front seats, electric telescopic antenna, wheel covers

Since the end of 2007, cars have been produced with alloy wheels.

Basic equipment (since 2006) Kia is equipped with the following options:

• Folding seat backs
• Full size spare
• Vertically adjustable handlebar
• Power steering
• central locking
• Power windows
• Timing pretensioners Kia Spectra
• Airbags
• Audi - speakers in the doors, mechanical telescopic antenna

The price, depending on the year of manufacture and configuration - from 210,000 rubles.

The instruction manual contains a list of necessary spare parts and tips for replacing them and repairing them: replacing the Kia Spectra timing belt with a new one, kia spectra headlights, oils, automatic transmission parts, etc.

Reviews

About Kia Spectra reviews are very optimistic and positive: comfort, style, safety, economy, interior space and speed. Behind the wheel of the Kia Spectra, one feels confidence and calmness. And the Kia video is impressive.

Also about the Kiya spectrum, the reviews of the owners note, in addition to the advantages of the car, some shortcomings.

pros

• Comfort in the cabin
• Roomy trunk
• hefty motor
• Excellent sound insulation
• Excellent visibility
• Suspension work at the proper level

Minuses

• Inconvenient placement of indicators on the dashboard
• Ride Relativity
• Not enough space for those sitting in the back

Outcome

The Kia Spectra sedan replaced the Kia Sefia model. The spectrum is adapted for the roads of the Russian Federation and harsh, frosty winters. Kia repair Spectra is relatively inexpensive, Kia Spectra spare parts are available in service shops.

Always keep a spare set of fuses in your car - one of each rating, do not skimp on buying them.
Keep in mind that fuses are important in preventing electrical fires and their quality affects both the cost of repairing a car and your life.

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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 landing, the gearbox is included with effort. Noise in the cabin after 120 km / h. Gaining speed with dips. Glasses sweat, you have to use a fan.

Review about Kia Spectra left: Victor Kulagin from the city of Pikalevo

I have had a car since December 2007, I bought it in a car dealership, mechanics. Very satisfied, the city consumption of 10 liters, 6.7 liters on the highway. 3 times went with the whole family on it to the Black Sea. As of March 2014, I have already traveled 230,000 km, I fill in Mobil 1 synthetics (I used to pour Esso, then Liquid Molly, and still stopped at Mobil, the motor runs softer). The spectrum never let me down, it started up calmly at minus 30, if the battery is good and the oil is good. There is not a single hint of corrosion on the body, I will wash it, and it is like new. On the track, the road keeps well, low center of gravity, wide base. Spare parts are the same as for VAZ, only the quality is better, the radiator costs 1200 rubles.

Feedback about Kia Spectra 1.6 left: Alexander from Moscow

In principle, the usual budget Russian foreign car.

Let's start with the disadvantages: low ground clearance, coupled with pecks on significant bumps. The front rebound struts work with a clatter. Bad noise. The engine is noisy. An 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 halfway. Small timing belt resource. Dim fog lights. Somewhat fuzzy gear shifting. Parking brake not really.

Now about pluses. Not expensive parts. Normal handling, especially on winter road when on the track, the porridge goes auto smoothly. ..full text of the review about Kia Spectra 1.6

Feedback about Kia Spectra 1.6 left: Greek from the city of Yoshkar-ola

Auto 2007 of the simplest configuration without kondeya, el. mirrors, moldings, rear disc brakes. I bought the 2nd owner from a handmade peasant, a car in excellent technical condition. state, as well as external. He gave everything from her that had been acquired over 6 years of service, starting from a new summer and winter tires on casting and ending with marker lights and washer nozzles windshield 3 sets of wipers. For 9 months of operation with my not quiet ride, both in the city in 1st gear up to 50 km / h, and on the highway 170-190 km / h. I go all the time, there were no problems, I don’t use oil. Changed 2 times in 10,000 thousand ..full text of a review about Kia Spectra 1.6

Feedback about Kia Spectra 1.6 left: Serega from the city of Veliky Novgorod

I had a Kia Spectra from 2007-2013. During this period, drove sotochku with a little. Auto never let me down anywhere and did not strain with excessive attention to myself. Very whimsical machine, even selling was sad. During operation, I changed the timing belt + rollers according to the regulations, filters, spark plugs, stabilizer struts. At 85,000 km I changed the ball joint, the torn anther did its job. Everything is very cheap and in any service station they change inexpensively.

Of the minuses too much soft suspension, large overhang, you have to be careful to keep the bumper and eats a little too much gasoline for 101 horses, but eats any of our gasoline and does not sneeze.

KIA "Spectra": pros and cons.
In December 2007 I purchased new KIA"Spectra" of the Izhevsk assembly in the FB2272 configuration (ABS with four disc brakes, air conditioning, PTF, manual transmission). Of course, I am not an expert in the automotive industry, and this material, first of all, is the view of a simple user of this product. I hope my observations will serve as food for thought for those who are thinking about buying this model. Moreover, I do not compare Spectra with cars of other brands and do not give any advice, decide for yourself - only "naked" facts.
Body. Trunk. Salon.
You can argue for a long time and unsuccessfully about whether the design of the car is outdated or not - this is a matter of taste habits and preferences, after all, it is much more important that the body conscientiously performs its aerodynamic functions and is easy to use. The Spectra body copes with these duties quite well. There are no special claims to aerodynamics, but at speeds above 140 km / h the car starts to take off from the ground a little and, if the road is uneven, the control becomes a little nervous on asphalt waves. Exterior mirrors whistle loudly in crosswinds and at high speeds (160-170 km/h). You get used to the dimensions very quickly, and informative mirrors and moderately protruding bumpers help with this. With a considerable length for a city car, parallel parking does not cause any particular difficulties. But, by the way, I would like to note such a feature of the car as the permanently dirty side windows of the front doors in wet weather, and the dirt from the windshield is focused precisely in the viewing area of ​​the side mirrors, and the water from the driver’s “wiper” falls on the left side window.
At first glance, the Spectra trunk only pleases: it is spacious, has a good loading opening, is equipped with mounting hooks and independent lighting, and the rear seat backrest folds two to three. When it comes to loading, there are two main disadvantages that significantly spoil the impression of the trunk volume figures. Yes, the seats can be folded separately, but access to the cabin is blocked by a bulkhead that serves as a body torsion amplifier, and the hole in it is very small. The second minus is the trunk lid hinges, which have a very large overhang. Because of this, a lot of usable space is lost, however, this drawback is inherent in most other cars. The question may arise, how objectively do these disadvantages interfere? Judge for yourself: in the trunk, for all its dimensions, four regular wheels do not fit! However, do not carry them with you every day.
The interior of the car is not striking in its size, but quite comfortable. Front and rear is enough space to not feel cramped. Boarding and disembarking rear passengers is difficult due to the wide cushion rear seat, but this minus is compensated by the convenient location of the passenger on the seat itself, which, you see, is more important on the road. Despite the boringness repeatedly emphasized by journalists, the finish is quite solid. Plastic does not look cheap, the joints fit well. Velor is non-staining and cleans well. In general, the interior, although it looks “boring”, is nevertheless quite bright and pleasant to read. Good impression smeared just not very comfortable driver's seat and creaking ceiling lining. But, if you can still fight the latter, then as for the driver's seat, you have to put up with the inconvenience, although I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that my back felt pretty good during the trip from St. Petersburg to the Crimea and back. The armrest probably costs a lot of money, so instead of it between the front seats there is a “container for small things” gaping. The glove compartment is not equipped with lighting, apparently due to its modest size (although there is a regular place for lighting inside). With interior lighting, everything is five points. Bright light and smooth turn-off delay are the standard for modern cars. There are no special complaints about the interior ventilation, except for a clear tendency for the driver's side window to fog up. I solved this problem by using an aerosol "anti-fogging agent". Well, and finally a small fly in the ointment. The body of the car has no towing eyes either front or rear. So, if, God forbid, you get stuck somewhere, pulling out the car without the risk of breaking the bumpers will be very problematic.
Engine. Transmission. Chassis. Brake system.
I won't repeat myself about specifications and go straight to the sensations during operation. The engine does not strain with noise until the tachometer needle approaches 3000 rpm. Those. acoustic comfort you will experience smoothly accelerating to a speed of approximately 80 km / h. Pleasure can be extended for some more time if further acceleration is carried out in fifth gear. If you prefer more sharp acceleration with the inclusion of the "fifth" on the "hundred", then the speed increase will be quite loudly commented on by the engine. In order for the "Spectra" to quickly accelerate, it is necessary to constantly keep the engine speed at least 4000 rpm, otherwise the acceleration will be at the level of domestic "basins". In general, the car very quickly discourages the desire to start "drag racing". This is facilitated by the engine strangled by EURO standards, but for the most part the gearbox is still to blame. The transition from first gear to second is especially unsuccessful. The work of the clutch is also specific. It is not always possible to clearly catch the moment of adhesion. But in a calm, unhurried movement, you don’t feel all this. Gears turn on clearly and effortlessly, the car goes smoothly and ... boring. However, who cares. The smoothness of the ride, probably, at one time was one of the pluses that seduced the American consumer. But what's good for smooth roads, it is not quite suitable for Russian. The notorious smoothness of the ride actually turns into a very tangible and sharp shaking on the bumps of our "speedways". The suspension “swallows” small cracks and pits almost imperceptibly, but it doesn’t like gentle recesses very much, driving into them with all its kilograms and abruptly throwing you behind it. In a word - galloping. Another interesting thing: the front dampers rebound very sharply. This is manifested by the fact that when the wheel falls into a hole and this hole is deep enough, or it is not a hole, but a small “road springboard” of which there are plenty on our roads, the shock absorber rod fully extends, and the wheel hits the limiter with all its weight. At the same time, a very unpleasant and strong knock is heard. The most interesting thing is that in this case your speed can be very different from 5 to 200 km/h. - it does not matter! The way out is to be attentive to this feature of the car, otherwise the service will have to be visited much earlier than the scheduled time. In turns, there are no special rolls, the car holds the trajectory pretty decently. The brakes (all discs, ventilated at the front) are pleasantly pleased with the presence of ABS, which reacts to blocking with a slight delay, which gives the driver some freedom in driving, but always clearly aligns the car on the braking path, not giving a chance to skid. We put the brake system a solid four. By the way, buy and install on regular disks rubber dimension 195 / 65R14 specified in the instruction manual, I do not recommend, because. it is wider than the disk, and in practice this turns into a yaw of the car.
Summary.
Summing up, "Spectra" makes an impression rather positive than none. This is quite a decent example of a budget family car on every day. The efficiency of the engine will not hit the family budget with gas bills (although it is written in the passport to fill in at least AI92 - I tried it - it’s still better than AI95), but MOT is quite expensive.

Car buyers fall into two categories. Some choose a car on an emotional level - style is important for them, the history of the brand, in the end, prestige, if the position obliges. Others approach the choice of a four-wheeled friend solely from a utilitarian point of view, wanting to get the maximum benefit in exchange for a reasonable amount of banknotes. It was for them that Kia released the Spectra car at one time.

A cheap foreign car with an "automatic" is the first thing that comes to mind when you see the squat silhouette of a "Korean". Variant with manual transmission also exists, but more on that below.

Story

Speaking very, very briefly, then the car that we know under the name Spectra is the second Generation Kia Cerato, which has a Mazda co-designed engine and has nothing to do with Hyundai models. And all because Hyundai bought Kia in 1998, and the second generation Cerato began to be produced in 1997.

The predecessor of our hero, the first generation of the Kia Spectra sedan, was released in South Korea in 1992. In the Korean original, the car was called Sephia, and in foreign markets the car received a second name - Mentor. Over 100,000 vehicles were sold in the first year domestic market. Believing in success, in 1993, Kia for the first time begins to conquer the North American market, and it is with this model. The car enters US car dealerships with a 1.8-liter engine manufactured under license Mazda. In 1995 Kia makes Spectra a facelift for the American consumer, changing the grille and head optics.

A year earlier (since 1994) Sephia acquires a hatchback modification. From the same year, the car was exported to Europe and began a competitive battle with the Ford Escort and Opel Astra.

Sales of the first generation continued until 1997, when the second generation of Spectra entered the conveyor. The second generation completely changed the look of the sedan and hatchback (Shuma). In addition, the engine was updated - 1.8 DOHC was already own development Kia (not without the help of Mazda).

The model successfully lived until the beginning of the new century and again changed its name in the United States. For marketing reasons, the liftback was named Spectra, "shedding light over all of North America" ​​(from the English Spectrum, the second plural of Spectra).

The car sold quite successfully. contributed to rich equipment and democratic price. Kia made a bet on safety and did not lose. Spectra could already be bought with six airbags and disc brakes on all wheels. In total, three configurations were offered - basic under the S index, extended GS and top-end GSX.

In 2003, Kia launches the third generation under the Cerato / Forte nameplate, while in some foreign markets the second generation was still produced until 2004.

But what about in Russia? Traditionally, at that time, we got not the latest reincarnation. In 2005, "IzhAvto" takes on the industrial assembly of the second generation Spectra in the "sedan" body. In 2008, the car engine is brought to Euro-3 standards. 2011 was the last year of Spectra's production in Russia.

Offers on the market

A potential buyer will be deprived of the pangs of choice, because the Russian version was produced only in the sedan body, and with only one gasoline engine.

The whole choice comes down to finding an option with the desired gearbox - manual or automatic. For the sake of fairness, it should be said that the American versions were brought to our market by the overseas wind different generations, but their account goes to pieces.

The price range for the Spectra will please you more: depending on the year of issue, from 175 to 350 thousand rubles, - for any wallet.

Year	Price Max/Min, thousand rubles	average price, thousand roubles.	Mileage range, thousand km	Mileage average, thousand km
2005	170 – 260	215	70 - 140	105
2006	168 – 270	215	41 - 280	160,5
2007	170 – 300	235	42 - 205	123,5
2008	165 – 350	232,5	28 - 216	122
2009	200 – 350	275	19 - 150	84,5
2010	260 – 305	280,5	38 - 82	60
2011	290 – 350	320	25 - 58	41,5

It should be understood that the declared price for a car is the one at which it is on the market; the real price at which it eventually leaves is always lower in practice, at least by 2-3%. In the case of reasonable bargaining, you can achieve a discount of up to 5%.

The table shows that for the first 4 years of production, the lower bar changes slightly, as well as the upper bar for the last 4 years. Why? In the first case, the technical condition of the car plays a role, in the second - a small number of offers of a certain year of manufacture. If there are few offers of 2011 on the market, then 2010 goes at the price of 2011, and so on. By the way, the volume of output since 2009 has been gradually decreasing by 2011, which is not surprising. Due to the crisis at that time, the IzhAvto plant was already in pre-bankruptcy convulsions.

It is easy to find a car with an "automatic", up to a quarter of the offers (24%) falls on it.

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Engine

Russian version Spectra was produced only with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 101.5 hp. and is designed for 95th gasoline. Only the American version is more powerful - 1.8 l, 126 hp, but only with an "automatic". According to the dealer’s regulations, maintenance is carried out at intervals of every 15 thousand km, with a mandatory change of engine oil and filter. Every 45 thousand km we change the timing belt, every 30 thousand km - spark plugs.
The engine is generally reliable - Japanese roots are felt. Single incidents and breakdowns happened to the owners of new cars on runs up to 10 thousand km, but this is more a consequence of the assembly than a design flaw. One has only to pay attention to the condition of the timing belt and change it in advance. A broken belt leads to bending of the valves, and there are 16 of them, 4 per cylinder.

New engine can be found for 70 thousand rubles, but this information is more for reference, it is unlikely that you will ever have to deal with this.

According to the reviews of the owners, on 99 out of 100 cars, a tapping (rattling) is heard during a cold start, which disappears with the engine warming up and no longer manifests itself. In most cases it helps to use synthetic oil and periodic monitoring of its level, inspection of the engine for leakage of lubricant.

If the engine suddenly starts to work unevenly, "walk" in speed and then "recover", then suddenly "troit", do not rush to order a new one. Such cases are just not uncommon on runs closer to 90-100 thousand km. The spark on one of the cylinders, or rather, the ignition coil, is to blame for this. Here one coil goes to two cylinders.

But what this engine paired with a gearbox lacks is dynamics. And if a bunch with a manual transmission allows you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 12.6 s. (which is close to the level of most budget foreign cars), then with automatic transmission the car will reach this milestone in 16 seconds. It is already possible to compete here only with a bus.

Transmission

There are certain questions about the reliability of the automatic transmission (factory index F4AEL-K). On the one hand, the box also has Japanese roots, but is somewhat modified in the direction of simplification. On the other hand, evil tongues claim that the assembly is Chinese, although it was delivered to the factory from Korea. By Kia regulation, The automatic transmission on the Spectra is considered maintenance-free - for maintenance, the dealer only checks the oil level. But we know that in our conditions it is better to monitor the quality of the oil in the "machine" and change it if necessary.

First of all, you need to pay attention to oil smudges. An insufficient level can cause overheating and noise in the box and, as a result, leads to the destruction of the clutch mechanisms and bearings. Overheating can be identified by the characteristic black color of the oil with a burning smell. It can be a honey spoon that dealers and workshops have already got their hands on repairing these boxes. The restored automatic transmission is estimated by sellers along with a replacement at 30-40 thousand rubles.

The smoothness of the automatic transmission corresponds to the technological age of its development. There are frequent jerks when switching from 1st to 2nd gear (stick solenoid valves) and peregazovka when switching from 3rd to 4th gear ("automatic" 4-speed). The latter is "treated" by replacing the firmware in the electronic control unit.

mechanical box(5 steps) is devoid of these shortcomings, but the owners have complaints about the clarity of gear shifting and the long strokes of the gearshift lever. By 50 thousand km, oil may begin to leak through the O-ring of the gear selection rod. The clutch disc "dies" (on average) to 70 thousand km.

Suspension

Classic scheme: front independent MacPherson strut, rear independent, multi-link, with shock absorber struts and transverse stabilizer. She does not cause any particular complaints. Ball bearings hold up to 130-150 thousand km and make themselves felt with a knock due to the presence of play. On the recommendation of the manufacturer, the ball joint changes in assembly with the lever, however, those who want to save money can order only the support itself in the store.

The suspension is soft and comfortable, some car owners prefer stiffer and put non-original springs and shock absorbers. The "native" suspension is prone to breakdown, but if the ride is too soft and the car falls in corners, then this is a reason to evaluate the working condition of the shock absorbers. If the car starts to float on a straight course, look at the stabilizer bushings.

By 90-100 thousand km, wheel bearings begin to buzz in almost all cars of the model. They change in assembly with the hub. In the presence of a garage and free time, craftsmen knock out old bearings and hammer in new ones.

The front brakes are disc, the rear is more often drum, although versions with ABS also have discs at the rear. The pad resource is standard. 30-40 thousand km for disk and up to 100 thousand km for drum. To work brake system no complaints, it provides an adequate and predictable slowdown.

The disadvantages of the suspension include extremely low ground clearance - 154 cm, and even less with installed engine protection and a full load. Notice the long front overhang. The long hood of the sedan, together with a small ground clearance, sharply reduces geometric passability car. It is necessary to park "face" to the curb, storm the railway tracks and ramps with a margin.

Body and interior

Factory anti-corrosion treatment Spectra's bodywork included a 4-fold cataphoretic bath (on both sides), colloquially "galvanized". The factory warranty against through "wormholes" was 100 thousand km. Therefore, you will not find frankly rusty specimens, of course, if the car has not been “attached” to an obstacle before. The iron of the body does not have excessive thickness, so it does not like it when any significant effort is applied to it. Softer, even softer...

Most of the complaints from car owners are the sound insulation of the cabin, the engine is especially annoying on high revs when communication becomes uncomfortable.

V basic configuration there is already a central lock, all power windows, a full-size spare tire, a folding rear sofa (60/40 ratio), power steering, two frontal airbags. Spectra was supplied in 5 trim levels. All versions (except the base one) have air conditioning, and the "automatic" box was available only in the two top versions "Premium" and "Lux".

Trunk volume of 410 liters is quite good for a compact sedan, and it can be increased by folding the back of the rear sofa. There are cases when access to useful liters may not be possible due to a stuck trunk lock or a loose remote opening cable from the passenger compartment. This is more of an embarrassment than a malfunction, and after adjustment the problem disappears.

There are no complaints about the cabin. Simple and angry. Inexpensive plastic with a budget "rag". The layout of the seats allows you to comfortably accommodate a fairly large passenger in any row. True, not all drivers can find a good driving position for themselves, despite the vertical adjustment of the steering column. In the course are experiments with the inclination of the basic installation of the driver's seat through spacers.

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electrical equipment

Electrician does not cause serious claims. As we wrote above, over time, it may be necessary to replace the ignition coils. Sometimes owners complain about the insufficient luminous flux of the dipped headlights. In the first thousand runs, there were cases of horn failure.

Cost of service / maintenance

Initially, a 3-year warranty (or 100 thousand km) was provided for the car, so you will no longer find warranty options, and the dealer has no direct reason to service it.

The cost of some operations on specialized but unofficial services