2001 Kia Sephia LS review from North America
"Nice price, good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Whistling driver-side window if you don't close it tight.
Passenger seat belt locks sometimes when it shouldn't.
Sticky rear door.
General comments?
Price is right, haven't had any major problems yet. Car performs well, but not as good as they boast.
Good handling and has some kick. Has trouble getting up to full speed for the highway, but once you're there it zips.
Not bad but the seats are a little stiff. Interior is cheap. Lots of head and leg room. Back seats are suitable for children but not an adult.
Service is excellent. They don't offer loaner cars at the dealer we bought it at, but hopefully we won't ever need one. The sales guys were excellent.
Tough to find Kia parts where we live unless you go to the dealer.
Biggest problem with the car is that it drinks more gas then you would expect for a car in its class.
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| Solid basic transportation |
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| Buying this car was a big mistake! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 7500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2001 |