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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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198
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Substantially worse than average
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Collision Index
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133
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Substantially worse than average
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Theft Index
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11
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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262,636
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V305000
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Defective part or component:
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a (click) sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not. The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied. Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
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This 2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates did not rate this
2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX
.
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
2000 KIA SPECTRA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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10 years or 100,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable to immediate family only. All other previous model years are non transferable.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Roadside assistance is free during basic coverage. Paint and audio equipment is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Transferable to immediate family only. All other previous model years are non transferable. 10 year or 100,000 miles powertrain warranty begins on 2000-2001 model year vehicles sold after 07/09/00. Adjustments 12 years 12,000 miles.
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This 2000 KIA SPECTRA GS/GSX warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Hatchback design lends practicality.
By John Matras, NewCarTestDrive.com
Kia hopes the Spectra will be popular with the front-drive hot-rod crowd, thanks to its affordable price and easy adaptability. (Kia showed off a modified Spectra to demonstrate performance potential for the aftermarket.)The Spectra's extremely attractive price should make it a major draw for shoppers who can buy a new car with an excellent warranty for the same price as many used cars. Spectra is a roomy, versatile vehicle at a good price. It has some compromises with trim items, but its hardware seems durable. If you want a five-door hatchback at this price, the Spectra is the only game in town. |
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Overview:
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Conventional wisdom says Americans don't like three-door hatchbacks. This wisdom, based on sales, says Americans like five-door hatchbacks even less than they like three-door hatchbacks. Because of this, Kia had not originally planned to offer its popular five-door hatchback in America. Then a group of American dealers saw the Spectra in Korea; they convinced Kia management that Americans would go for the Spectra. So Kia management decided to take the risk and introduce the five-door hatchback to the U.S. Kia Spectra is based on the Kia Sephia sedan. It is powered by the same 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine. The Spectra, however, has sportier pretensions. According to Kia, the sporty Spectra is geared toward a younger buyer who "hates traditional neckwear" and subscribes to the motto, "So many women, so little time." At first, we thought Kia's U.S. marketing department, noted for its sense of humor, was kidding with those descriptors, but maybe not. The company was certainly serious when it set Spectra's base price at just $10,795. If price sells cars, then we could see a lot of Spectras rolling off showroom floors.
Read the complete
2000 Kia Spectra review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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