Kia Sephia delivers a reasonable ride for not a lot of money. It's a basic car without a lot of luxuries, but with a base price of just over $10,000. An entry-level buyer can expect a twin-cam four-cylinder engine producing 125 horsepower, four-wheel independent suspension, intermittent windshield wipers, and an AM/FM stereo with cassette player. What buyers of entry-level cars don't expect, however, is the type of warranty that Kia is now offering for its 2001 models. Coverage includes 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain (the engine and transmission), a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, five years of unlimited roadside assistance, and rust protection up to 100,000 miles. With good gear ratios in the manual transmission and engine torque slanted to excel at lower speeds, the Sephia more than holds its own in commuter traffic. Factor in the spark of Sephia's energetic powerplant and a price several thousand dollars below Japanese competitors like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, and this Kia shines in a crowded field of compacts.

2001 Kia Sephia
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 1.8L I-4 / 125 HP / 108 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 24 / 29 / 26 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $50 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 10.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 174.4 " |
Exterior Width | 66.9 " |
Exterior Height | 55.5 " |
Front Headroom | 39.6 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.7 " |
Front Legroom | 43.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.2 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,478 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 101 " |
Turning Radius | 16.1 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 14.0 " Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Cloth |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way |
Front Armrests | 4-way |
Rear Armrests | |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench |
Radio | Am/fm, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 4 |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | |
Sun Roof | |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | |
Remote Keyless Entry | |
Power Outlets | 1 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 120 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / 100,000 Miles |
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