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1997 Kia Sephia

1997 Kia Sephia Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$9,795 - $12,830

Original MSRP:
$8,824 - $11,312

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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1997 Kia Sephia Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1997 Kia Sephia GS, LS, RS N/A

1997 Kia Sephia Models & Prices

1997 Kia Sephia RS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual RS $9,795 $8,824 $144 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.6L Manual RS (CA) $9,795 $8,824 $144 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto RS $10,770 $9,693 $158 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.6L Auto RS (CA) $10,770 $9,693 $158 / Month*
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1997 Kia Sephia LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.6L Manual LS (CA) $10,745 $9,593 $157 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual LS $10,895 $9,728 $159 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto LS $11,770 $10,507 $172 / Month*
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1997 Kia Sephia GS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual GS $11,955 $10,533 $172 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto GS $12,830 $11,312 $185 / Month*
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1997 Kia Sephia Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
RS LS GS
City 23/hwy 30 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) • • •
City 24/hwy 31 (1.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) •    
City 24/hwy 32 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) • • •
City 28/hwy 34 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •  
EXTERIOR Features
RS LS GS
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers • •  
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers     •
Black body-side moldings •    
Body-color body-side moldings   • •
Body-color bumpers   • •
Dual black mirrors •    
Dual body-color manual remote mirrors   •  
Dual body-color pwr remote mirrors     •
Halogen headlights • • •
Red rear deck panel   • •
Tinted glass • • •
INTERIOR Features
RS LS GS
(3) passenger assist grips   • •
60/40 split-folding rear seatback • • •
Center console w/armrest • • •
Cloth reclining front bucket seats   •  
Cloth reclining front bucket seats w/driver lumbar support     •
Cloth/vinyl reclining front bucket seats •    
Cruise control     •
Day/night rearview mirror • • •
Digital clock   • •
Door courtesy lights     •
Dual cupholders • • •
Dual map lights     •
Front door map pockets • • •
Front side window defrosters • • •
Fully carpeted trunk • • •
Ignition key illumination     •
Low fuel warning light • • •
Pwr windows/door locks     •
Rear seat heater ducts   • •
Rear window defroster • • •
Remote trunk/fuel filler door releases • • •
RH visor vanity mirror   • •
Tachometer   • •
Theft deterrent system • • •
Trunk light     •
MECHANICAL Features
RS LS GS
1.6L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine • •  
1.8L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine • • •
12.7 gallon fuel tank • • •
13" steel wheels •    
13" steel wheels w/full wheel covers   •  
13.2 gallon fuel tank •    
14" steel wheels w/full wheel covers   • •
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD • • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • • •
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering   • •
Front wheel drive • • •
Front/rear stabilizer bars • • •
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension • • •
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/struts • • •
Manual rack & pinion steering •    
P175/70R13 SBR tires • •  
P185/60R14 SBR tires   • •
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes • • •
SAFETY Features
RS LS GS
Driver & front passenger airbags • • •
Energy-absorbing steering column • • •
Front 3-point seat belts w/adjustable anchors • • •
Rear door child safety locks • • •
Rear outboard 3-point seat belts w/center lap belt • • •
Steel side-door impact beams • • •

1997 Kia Sephia Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
RS LS GS
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS     •
AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: (4) speakers • •  
AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: (4) speakers   • •
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes     •
CARPETED FLOOR MATS • • •
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/FULL LOGIC CASSETTE     •
REAR SPOILER • • •
AIR CONDITIONING Options
RS LS GS
AIR CONDITIONING • • •
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED • • •
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
RS LS GS
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS • • •
FEDERAL EMISSIONS   • •
NOTE Options
RS LS GS
** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ** • •  
** THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ** • •  
PAINT Options
RS LS GS
STANDARD PAINT • • •
STEERING TYPE Options
RS LS GS
ENGINE-SPEED-SENSITIVE PWR STEERING •    
MANUAL STEERING (STD) •    
TRANSMISSION Options
RS LS GS
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • •

1997 Kia Sephia Technical Specifications

Brakes
RS LS GS
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.56 x - TBD - 9.56 x - TBD - 9.56 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
RS LS GS
Trunk Volume (ft) 11.0 11.0 11.0
Engine
RS LS GS
Displacement 1.8L/112 1.8L/112 1.8L/112
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 122 @ 6000 122 @ 6000 122 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 117 @ 4000 117 @ 4000 117 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
RS LS GS
Height, Overall (in) 54.7 54.7 54.7
Length, Overall (in) 171.7 171.7 171.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.4 98.4 98.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7 66.7 66.7
Fuel Tank
RS LS GS
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 12.7 12.7 12.7
Steering
RS LS GS
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.98 3.98 3.98
Steering Type Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.5 33.5 33.5
Suspension
RS LS GS
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
RS LS GS
Front Tire Size P175/70R13 P185/60R14 P185/60R14
Rear Tire Size P175/70R13 P185/60R14 P185/60R14
Transmission
RS LS GS
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual Manual
Trans Type 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Vehicle
RS LS GS
Front Head Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9 42.9 42.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.0 54.0 54.0
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 93.0 93.0 93.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.0 37.0 37.0
Second Leg Room (in) 34.4 34.4 34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.5 53.5 53.5
Weight Information
RS LS GS
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2476 2520 2542

1997 Kia Sephia Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front 3-point seat belts w/adjustable anchors
Rear outboard 3-point seat belts w/center lap belt
Rear door child safety locks
Energy-absorbing steering column
Steel side-door impact beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A