1995 Kia Sephia LX review from Chile
"An economical car that is reliable, but certainly not luxurious"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car is very noisy. The noise insulation is clearly insufficient.
The sound system is rather lacking and the tape deck stopped working after the first year.
General comments?
The acceleration is a bit slow sometimes, but otherwise the car's handling is more than adequate.
The car is not exceedingly comfortable, but front legroom is good.
I've driven it through terrible road conditions in Patagonia where a 4x4 would have been more adequate and the Sephia handled quite well. I was surprised by how well the suspension dealt with the poor road conditions, and how fuel efficient this car is on long stretches.
It is rather underequipped, but is in marvellous condition considering the kilometers on it, and the fact that it has been through a (minor) crash.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2001 |