Test drive Kia Spectra 2004 - 2009 sedan
East equal
The mileage of our first kia spectrum somehow imperceptibly reached fifty thousand ...Kia Spectra
Manufacturer IZH-Avo
Year of release 2005
In operation driving since July 2005
Mileage at the time of the report 50 thousand km
About good
Unnoticed because, despite the tests of Russian roads on the expeditions of the ZR, the car never demanded a serious intervention. The blown light bulb and periodically acidifying telescopic antenna does not count: these trifles almost did not take away time and time, the antenna after cleaning is still properly advanced and removed, providing a confident reception of the FM band even on the outskirts of the regions.
I was pleased with the low oil consumption. Between that (10 thousand km) it was not necessary to add him. It feels like the motor has a large moment of inertia of rotating parts. The dynamics of the car is very good, but it is briskly off the problem. During sports driving, the engine with a released gas hangs at high speeds, which is why it is not always possible to quickly switch the gear up. But even on sluggish bottoms, the car accelerates, albeit lazily, but without jerks.
Management is beyond praise. The steering wheel with a hydraulic wrap is very light, but the feedback is maintained. Very reminiscent of Japanese cars of the mid-90s.
The ergonomics of the driver’s place was improved by the tilt of the seat forward (30 mm spacers were placed under the rear mounts). But the transplant shift handle is so easy not to move. It is not difficult to get used to its position, especially since the programs are turned on clearly and conveniently, but in the winter coat you still and now catch it with a sleeve. The air conditioner is launched automatically if when the ignition is turned on, the air flow switch is in certain positions. You have to turn off manually, but sometimes you remember this, only freezing.
Small knocks on bumps that appeared in the suspension after 30 thousand km do not progress and, possibly, are caused by backlash in the stabilizer racks. However, we could not feel the play, but the inspection revealed the obvious weakness of the right front shock absorber compared to the left. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the suspension: ball supports and pillars, silent blocks and steering joints are normal. In order and bearings, only on braking is a small beating on the steering wheel, although there are practically no wear of the brake discs, and the front pads were only half half. It happens that such a picture provokes just a faulty shock absorber.
And not very
One real problem on the anniversary mileage was still discovered to flow oil from the gearbox. Fortunately, its level decreased not much. It will not work to eliminate the malfunction with small forces.
Streamed forms of spectra facilitate the sink, but the consumption of fuel affects not so obvious. It remains high: in the city there are about 12 liters, there are almost 10 on the highway. However, we will not be fair with increasing speed, the consumption does not grow as much as you expect.
This car was one of the most reliable in our park. And therefore, very inexpensive in operation, taking into account service in our technical center.
Anatoly Sukhov
Source: The magazine "Driving"
