Kia Spectra Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2000–2002) — First Generation
This First Generation Kia Spectra covers compact Liftback and Sedan bodies for everyday driving. You get a straightforward family car rather than a sporty hatch, with simple mechanicals and a familiar cabin layout.
A Kia Spectra engine in this generation is a gasoline unit with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain. Liftback examples include 1.8 MT with a manual transmission and 1.8 AT with an automatic; the Sedan 1.5 MT pairs a smaller engine with a clutch. Expect easy commuting rather than strong acceleration.