![]() ![]() Unlike some small cars, it can be fun to drive and it easily heads wherever it's pointed." However, they add it's "an unwise choice on snow-covered pavement." Kelley Blue Book writes that "if you subscribe to the theory that it's better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, the Spectra5 might be ready to show you a good time." Road and Track adds "we're not talking Miata-like levels of responsiveness or flingability here rather, enough precision, steering feedback and roll control to make attacking the serpentine stuff a pleasure instead of a tire-punishing chore." also notes, "Maneuverability is a strong point for the Spectra5, which serves as a satisfying urban runabout. The Spectra5 earns respect for its good handling. Except for some clanking, the gearshift behaves as adeptly as those in many sporty cars." Handling and Braking Clutch take-up tallies another demerit it seems it either grabs just off idle or slips with slightly higher revs, leaving you searching for the engagement sweet spot."īut Car and Driver reports, "The lever might not snick through the gates with quite the same fluidity as a Honda's, but we never missed a shift - not even when whipping through the gears at the test track - and the timing of double-clutch downshifts … came naturally." says, "Performance with the manual shift is eager but not exactly action-packed. They Spectra5 delivers zippy acceleration with the manual, but Road and Track notes it "feels a mite sticky into and out of each gate, and the 4-5 shift will occasionally balk. Most tested the Spectra5's five-speed manual transmission, as opposed to the optional four-speed automatic. With the standard manual transmission, the EPA rating is 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on highways. The EPA rates the Spectra at 24 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highway with an automatic transmission. Edmunds says "the Spectra's off-the-line spunk," but still complains "there isn't much extra power at higher speeds." Kelley Blue Book adds "you can spin the tires if you try, but otherwise the Spectra5's 138-horsepower 2.0-liter 16-valve four cylinder is nothing to write home about."Īccording to, the 2008 Spectra5's "isn't designed for leap-from-the-light performance, but rather to deliver optimum fuel economy," and others agree. Several report that the Spectra5 has adequate power, but recommend you don't look for thrills. ![]()
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