1994 Kia Sephia Review
1994 Kia Sephia Review
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New subcompact sedan from South Korea based on 1990-1994 Mazda Protege platform and powered by a 1.6-liter, 88-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Sold only in the Western and Southwestern regions of the U.S.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Kia Sephia GS 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$161/mo for Sephia GS
Sephia GS
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$174/mo
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5 star(25%)
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3 star(0%)
2 star(13%)
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5 out of 5 stars
the best car ive ever owned 1994 kia sephia
jennifer , 01/16/2021
1994 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
my 1994 kia sephia the i still have today i got the sephia brand new in 1994 it has been a great car the 5 speed manual is fun and buttery smooth it alway starts but ever since august of 2019 the car will squeal when it starts but it will stop squealing in a minute after it starts but over all its a great under $10,000 car well yeah the dash starts to wrinkle up and fade but the only … thing i have to do with is just taking care of and thats just it and she perfectly happy
3.75 out of 5 stars
Lucky I guess
HEIDI, 01/29/2003
1994 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
In January 1999, I bought a used 1994
Kia Sephia RS. Single owner, 89,000
miles on it. I have had the brakes
done, regular oil changes & tune ups, a
new battery. Some minor tweaking of
the timing & general maintenance
(headlights etc). But, other than that
I have had NO PROBLEMS with it. It
always starts & gets great gas mileage.
This is the best car for it's value …
that I have ever had.
2.38 out of 5 stars
Holds up well
nontrad, 07/19/2004
1994 Kia Sephia GS 4dr Sedan
This car has been in my family 1994 and
has averaged over 20000 rough miles a
year and has traveled from coast to
coast. It now has close to 210,000
miles and has never had a major engine
or transmission problem. It's not the
nicest, trendiest, or most comfortable
car but it's held its own over the
years. I would give a new Hyundai or
Kia a try especially with their … new
warranties. Don't assume that they're
cheaply built cars.
3.75 out of 5 stars
Lucky I guess
Heidi, 01/29/2003
1994 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
In January 1999, I bought a used 1994
Kia Sephia RS. Single owner, 89,000
miles on it. I have had the brakes
done, regular oil changes & tune ups, a
new battery. Some minor tweaking of
the timing & general maintenance
(headlights etc). But, other than that
I have had NO PROBLEMS with it. It
always starts & gets great gas mileage.
This is the best car for it's value …
that I have ever had.
1994 Sephia Highlights
GS
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $161/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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