1992
Kia Sephia
The Sephia was Kia's first purpose-designed compact sedan for global markets, developed with Mazda technology and launched with a European-inspired styling ethos. It was a significant step toward Kia being taken seriously as an independent automaker rather than a manufacturer of licence-built products.
Compact Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 (Mazda B5) |
| Displacement | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 125 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 8.5 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h |
| Length | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,665 mm |
| Height | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,005 kg |
| MSRP Range | $9,695 (1992 US) |