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Summary
The Sephia makes most sense in barest form, where the bottom line at $9,995 clearly becomes an advantage amounting to several thousands of dollars.However, even the top Sephia with additional power equipment and comfort features carries the cachet of a bargain when measured against competitor compacts. The Koreans have obviously figured out how to develop and build a nice Japanese-style compact sedan without the mark-up inherent with Japanese pricing. The fact that these new models lock out vibrations and noise makes Sephia an even better selection this year.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Sephia ($9,995); LS ($10,995) |
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Engines:
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1.8-liter 16-v inline dohc 4-cylinder |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, rear seat child restraint anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hwasung, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Sephia LS with power package ($13,325) |
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Standard Equipment:
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rear window defroster, tilt steering column, rear 60/40 split fold-down seats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Power Package includes air conditioning, tachometer, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo, power door locks, power windows, dual power color-keyed exterior mirrors, remote trunk release, 2-speed variable intermittent wipers; carpeted floor mats ($69); alloy wheels ($340) |
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Destination Charge:
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450 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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14184 |
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Layout:
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front engine, front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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125 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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108 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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23/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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100.8 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.4/66.9/55.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.7/57.3 |
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Turning circle:
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32.16 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.6/53.8/43.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.7/54.2/34.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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10.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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6.12 |
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Curb weight:
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2551 |
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Tires:
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P185/65R14 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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