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  Kia Sephia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kia Sephia (known as the Mentor in some markets) was a family car manufactured by Kia of South Korea from 1994 to 2004.
The Mentor nameplate was dropped on hatchback models following the launch of the Kia Shuma in 1999, although the Mentor sedan was sold until the Kia Cerato range was launched in 2004.
The 1996 and 1997 versions of the Kia Sephia sold outside of California were equipped with a 120 horsepower Mazda BP series 1.8l engine, which is the same engine used in the Mazda Miata of that time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kia_Mentor   (373 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Test Drive - 2000 Kia Sephia
At $15,745 the Kia Sephia LS with Power Package is $880 less than the entry level Toyota Corolla VE and $1,355 less than Honda's base level Civic sedan, the LX.
Kia may be a new name to many Canadians, but neither the company nor the car are really new.
Kia entered the Canadian market in August this year with dealerships in Ontario and Quebec - including five in the Ottawa-Hull area - and plans to expand into other provinces in 2000.
www.canadiandriver.com /roadtest/00sephia.htm   (1102 words)

  
 Law.com - Kia Sephia Owners Shift Into Second
For the second time, a class has been certified to include potentially 10,000 Pennsylvanians who complain that their Kia Sephia cars were fitted with defective braking systems that wear prematurely, shudder and often don't stop the vehicle.
The brakes on Samuel-Bassett's 2000 Sephia had to be replaced at least four times in the first 12,000 miles she drove it and more than 12 times by the time the odometer read 45,000.
Kia had argued that Samuel-Bassett's situation did not adequately represent the interests of the class because she was involved in a minor car accident in which the brakes on her Sephia failed and she hit another car, according to the opinion.
www.law.com /jsp/article.jsp?id=1095434482925   (1087 words)

  
 Road Test: 1999 Kia Sephia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia also scores points for having adjustable-height seatbelt shoulder straps and fully functional headrests with four lockable positions.
In fact, a quick inspection of our Kia turned up only one noticeable build quality faux pas: the inside wheel-well lip had an unfinished texture that a few minutes of high-grit sandpaper, before applying the final coat of paint, would have solved.
However, the Sephia loses much of its steam after about 40 yards, and keeping the throttle mashed forces the 1.8 into a high-pitched screech as it surges toward redline.
www.edmunds.com /edweb/brauer/99Kia.Sephia.rt.html   (1266 words)

  
 DO NOT BUY A KIA!!!!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia wouldn't give me a loaner car until they knew what was wrong with the car, never mind that I had just finished having it repaired.
Kia realizes that the airbags obstruct the ventilation on the passenger side of the car, however they have not taken any strides to rectify this matter, nor have they worked towards better braking systems.
Kia would finance anyone, but we all joked about not wanting to sell them because you would be trampled by complaint phone calls.
members.tripod.com /~aiki_joe/i_hate_kia   (9535 words)

  
 Kia Sephia Parts @ Car Parts Wholesale
The Kia Sephia which was known as the Mentor in some markets was a family car manufactured by Kia debuted in Korea in 1992, and in late 1993, an export edition began trickling into the United States.
The Kia Sephia's interior was roomy with a plenty of room in the front for a six-foot, three-inch driver.
The safety facilities of the Kia Sephia like the driver and passenger front airbags, height adjustable shoulder belts and three car-seat tether tie-downs on the rear parcel shelf and an emergency internal trunk are also there when you need them the most.
www.carpartswholesale.com /cpw/kia~sephia~parts.html   (297 words)

  
 1994-2005 Kia Sephia/Spectra Full Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Sephias met the federal requirement for passive restraints with door-mounted automatic front seatbelts.
Kia spokespersons claim their cars' resale value has been strong, but it's definitely not in the same league as a Toyota or Honda.
But as of 2001, Kias were covered by the industry's most comprehensive warranties, which adds to owner peace of mind.
auto.consumerguide.com /Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2312/act/usedcarreviewshowall   (1754 words)

  
 1994-2005 Kia Sephia/Spectra Prices & Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Sephia debuted in Korea in 1992, and an export edition began trickling into the U.S. late in 1993.
Until 2000, the front-drive Sephia would be the only Kia passenger car sold in the U.S. Rivals included the Geo Prizm, Honda Civic, and Saturn sedan.
Sephias might instead carry either a dual-camshaft 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with 105 horsepower, or a 1.8-liter with 122 horsepower.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2312   (1225 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Used Vehicle Review - Kia Sephia/Spectra, 2000-2004
Even fully loaded, the Kia Sephia was $880 less than the entry level Toyota Corolla VE and $1,355 less than Honda's base level Civic sedan, the LX.
The Sephia was powered by a 1.8-litre, 125 horsepower (108 lb.-ft. of torque) inline four cylinder engine.
However Kia has one of the best warranties in Canada and many of these cars are still covered under a five year, 100,000 kilometre comprehensive and powertrain warranty as well as a five year road side assistance warranty.
www.canadiandriver.com /roadtest/00-04sephia-spectra.htm   (908 words)

  
 Judge Certifies Class Action Suit for Kia Sephia Owners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia claims to have this 10 year warranty, but BE SURE to note that they claim that many items (which you and I would think a warranty would cover) are considered "adjustments" and are excluded from warranty coverage.
The air bags failed to deploy and when I contacted KIA about it they basically told me that it must not have been damaged in the right areas of the car for them to deploy and that it was not their problem anyway.
I purchased a '98 Kia Sephia in November of '98.
www.legalnewswatch.com /news_117.html   (18452 words)

  
 Brakes Lawsuit News Article - Quality of Kia Sephia Brakes Questioned - Find Trial Lawyers and Attorneys with ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A lawsuit has been filed against Kia Motors alleging that defective front brake systems were installed on model year 1998 through model year 2000 Sephia sedans.
Kia, a unit of Hyundai Motor Co., maintains that Sephia brakes "have always been safe and continue to be so now." There have been more than 300 customer complaints concerning brake noise, vibration and premature wear.
Kia is confident that the courts will reject the bid to expand the lawsuits into a nationwide class action.
www.injuryboard.com /view.cfm/Article=107   (315 words)

  
 Kia Sephia Crash tests Specs Info Pricing Screen Savers accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia is a nightmare for some of you, or a bright light for some of you.
Kia has redesigned its Sephia, which will compete with the Hyundai Elantra is one of the least expensive entries in the compact car segment.
Kia, like other Korean manufacturers, tries to draw customers on price and value, but most potential buyers are not familiar with this company.
www.autofan.com /today/1   (432 words)

  
 Consumers Suffer Brake Defects in 1998, 1999, 2000 Kia Sephias
It's especially frustrating that Kia knows they have a problem and they are doing nothing to fix it." New Jersey lead plaintiff Regina Little purchased her 1999 Kia Sephia in March, 1999.
However, with the brake defect so widespread and Kia's refusal to fix the problem, we believe that consumers are not getting what they are paying for with the Kia Sephia." "Consumers have been complaining of this problem for the last five years," said co-counsel James A. Francis of the firm of Francis and Mailman.
This is not the case with Sephia drivers." Owners and lessees of 1998, 1999, and 2000 Kia Sephia models who would like more information on this class action can log onto http://www.lemonlaw.com, contact Craig Thor Kimmel at 1-800-Lemon-Law (800-536-6652) or via e-mail at Kia@lemonlaw.com.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/03/07/016178.html   (701 words)

  
 Kia Sephia Lowering Kit - Intrax Lowering Springs
Drivewire is an authorized dealer of Intrax Kia Sephia Lowering Springs.
Intrax designs most of its Kia Sephia lowering kits with progressive rates, to satisfy the two features you've asked for most.
Kia Sephia Intrax springs begin the forming process with cold winding to the most exacting standards.
www.drivewire.com /performanceparts/intrax/kiasephialoweringsprings.html   (311 words)

  
 cars.com: 2000 Kia Sephia Summary
Kia is now owned by fellow Korean automaker Hyundai but maintains a separate dealer network in the United States.
Kia sells the front-drive Sephia and the Sportage sport utility vehicle in the United States, but plans to add a smaller subcompact sedan for the 2001 model year.
The Sephia is set for a 2002 redesign, when it likely will become larger and gain a bigger engine.
research.cars.com /go/crp/summary.jsp?makeid=24&modelid=250&year=2000&bg=t   (188 words)

  
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The Kia Sephia was redesigned for the 1998 model year.
The Spectra was introduced for the 2000 model year as a hatchback version of the Sephia.
Beginning with 2002 models, the Sephia name was replaced by the Spectra for both sedan and hatchback models.
www.iihs.org /ratings/rating.aspx?id=120   (286 words)

  
 Kia_Sucks
I have decided to include some copies of authentic Kia tickets and recall notices on this website to help you decide whether or not you should be considering the purchase of a new Kia vehicle or looking for something else.
Also, Kia Motors Corp. is recalling 74,276 Sedona minivans from 2002 to 2004 model years equipped with power seats because a problem with the wiring under the front seats could cause a fire.
Kia's affiliate, Hyundai Motor Co., is recalling 12,000 Santa Fe SUVs from the 2005 model year because of a problem with the occupant classification system, NHTSA said.
www.hickokfamilygenealogy.com /Kia_Sucks.html   (715 words)

  
 2006 2007 Kia Sephia Price Review Picture
When the maker of the 2006 2007 Kia Sephia made minor refinements to this vehicle it was visible and apparent.
When reviewing the 2006 2007 Kia Sephia we found plenty of passenger room, many times when we review new cars we find that the room available to passengers is limited, this was not the case with the 2006 2007 Kia Sephia.
This years version of the 2006 2007 Kia Sephia is similar to last years, although many interior and exterior changes have been made.
www.purehonda.com /kia/2003-Kia-Sephia.htm   (398 words)

  
 Kia Sephia Class Action
US District Judge J. Curtis Joyner found that there was sufficient evidence that Kia had knowledge that a vast number of it's Sephia automobiles between at least 1997 and 2001 required replacement of brake pads and rotors at intervals of less than 5,000 miles.
The Plaintiffs in the case alleged that Kia knowingly sold one automobile model, the Sephia, with a uniformly defective braking system that affected all drivers, which Kia unsuccessfully attempted to remedy in a uniform manner.
The Kia class action suit seeks damages for all Pennsylvania Kia Sephia owners for the problems associated with the defective braking system.
www.mylemon.com /Kia_Sephia_Class.html   (201 words)

  
 Kia Sephia brake problems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia Sephia brakes have shown numerous problems, leading to frequent repair, inconvenience, safety concerns and other problems.
There have been over 250 Kia Sephia brake complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admninistration.
However, care must be taken, in a case with similar allegations (involving another law firm) the New Jersey Administrative Law Judge determined the proofs were insufficient.
www.lemonlawclaims.com /kia%20sephia%20brake%20problems.htm   (454 words)

  
 2003 kia sephia photo pics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Price-Car-Models.com provides 2002 2003 kia sephia info. and free price quotes.
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 eBay - kia sephia, kia, kia spectra - buy and sell on eBay Motors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Kia Joice. About Kia Joice.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Kia Sephia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kia Sephia, should be named "Sophia", a Greek word meaning Wise.
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 CarReview.com - Kia Sephia Reviews
The Sephia is offered as a 4 door sedan with a 1.8-liter/125-hp 4 cylinder and a choice between a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
Don't purchase a Kia at least not a Kia Sephia.
The kia was my first car and still is 5 years later.
carreview.com /cat/automobiles/midsize-compact/kia/PRD_263_1531crx.aspx   (971 words)

  
 Kia Sephia Weathertech @ AccessoriesGiant.com
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