Now it starts: Every automaker that offers a peppy li'l econobox is going to stiffen the springs, sparkle-up the paint, wrap some ground effects around it, and bolt on a supercharger (to break the 200hp psychological barrier), just to win over the Super Street kids. OK, so Kia's not exactly going that far yet, but if it does decide to offer a supercharged version of its new Spectra5, we'll be at the dealership with our driving goggles on.
2005 Kia Spectra5 [Auto Week]
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