1996 Kia Sephia RS review from North America

The Air Conditioning was not functioning properly when purchased, but it was repaired and has worked wonderfully since then.

Check engine light stays on even though there is no problem.

The car looses oil at a rate of 1/2 quart every 4 months. But in all fairness I drive the car very hard.

The dash board is just now starting to curl.

All and all I would say that I am extremely pleased with my KIA. I have replaced all recommended parts per manufacturers recommendation at the times specified in the maintenance manual. It handles very well and is an exception to the KIA community. I'm told by dealers that do the maintenance that mine has more pick up and power than others they have serviced. Being honest though, I did not follow the break-in recommendations of the manufacturer and was doing 128 miles per hour within 2 weeks of owning the car. 128 miles per hour is also when the speed governor will kick in and stall out the engine. This car will literally sit there and smoke the tires. It will do this even with the air conditioner on and engaged. The interior has handled very well even in this Florida weather.