2003 Kia Sephia gsx review from North America
"This car should have more power since it is supposed to be Kia's sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side had a hole in the fabric due to improper installation of padding. New fabric was installed under warranty.
General comments?
This car has very bad acceleration especially when the weather is hot outside. The AC takes power away from the engine. However it has good passing power at higher speeds and corners well.
KIA should replace the 14" rims to 15" like the Hyundai Elantra, This would provide a much better ride.
The seats are not very comfortable and are to narrow for anyone over 200lbs.
The car has a nice design
for 03. The hatchback, fold down rear seats and rear windshield wiper are very useful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8500 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Spectra |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2003 |