The 2008 Kia Spectra
Safety Features

SAFETY FEATURES Spectra's extensive safety package begins with 6 standard air bags...
  1. Dual front advanced air bags enhance collision protection for the driver and front passenger
  2. Front seat-mounted side air bags deploy in the event of certain side collisions to help protect the occupant's torso
  3. Full-length side-curtain air bags help provide advanced head and upper body protection by deploying in certain side collisions
REAR PASSENGER SAFETY FEATURES Rear passenger safety is enhanced with...
  • 3-point safety belts in all 3 rear seating positions
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system provides anchors and tethers for easier approved child seat installation
  • Child safety locks ensure rear doors won't be accidentally opened
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Spectra's optional, sophisticated 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS enhances driver control during hard-braking maneuvers or when braking on wet or slippery surfaces...
  • A central ABS controller senses potential wheel lock-up and instantly pulses the brakes
  • The driver is better able to maintain control of the vehicle and steer clear of potential collisions
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION Other safety features further enhance Spectra's occupant protection...
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that alerts driver to a low-pressure condition in one or more tires
  • Energy-absorbing steering column helps reduce the chance of driver injury in certain front end collisions
  • Side-impact door beams in all four doors provide additional occupant protection in the event of certain side collisions
  • Three-point seat belts in all 5 seating positions, including the rear center position
  • Front seat belt pretensioners cinch the belt to help limit forward motion in certain frontal collisions
  • Front force limiters release the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner in severe collisions to help minimize the chance of injury
All Spectras come standard with class-leading safety to ease your worries. With six airbags, advanced seat-belts, and much more, the Spectra boasts a 5-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating.