Sephia
Kia Sephia: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Kia Sephia – Second generation1997–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2003 1997–2004 (export) |
| Model years | 1998–2001 (Sephia) 2000–2004 (Spectra) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door liftback |
| Engines | 1.5 L B5-DE I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L B6 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L T8D I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed F4A-EL automatic 5-speed G5M manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Length | Sedan (1997): 4,530 mm Sedan (2001): 4,510 mm Liftback: 4,525 mm |
| Width | Sedan: 1,700 mm Liftback: 1,725 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,410 mm Liftback: 1,425 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) Egypt: Cairo (AAV) Indonesia: Cikampek Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) Malaysia: Pekan (AMM) Russia: Izhevsk (IzhAvto) Pakistan: Sujawal (Dewan Farooque Motors) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2001 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 99 | 2000, 2001 |
| Engine and cooling | 72 | 2000, 2001 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 71 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 65 | 2000, 2001 |
| Airbags | 51 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 31 | 2000, 2001 |
| Seat belts | 26 | 2000, 2001 |
| Visibility and wipers | 25 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 23 | 2000, 2001 |
| Latches and locks | 18 | 2000, 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001: 455 complaints, 64 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.