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1997 Kia Sephia GS as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

KNAFA1252V5282882
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
SOUTH KOREA
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Kia Sephia

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID KNA Kia · Asia · South Korea
VDS · Descriptor FA125 Sephia GS
VIS · Vehicle ID 2V5282882 1997 · Serial 282882

Basic Information

MakeKia
ModelSephia
Year1997
TrimGS
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerKia
CountrySOUTH KOREA

Engine & Performance

Engine1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Plant Code5
Serial Number282882

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • GS
    shown above
    MSRP $11,955 · Curb Weight-automatic 2542 · Curb Weight-manual 2608, +7 more
  • LS
    MSRP $10,895 · Curb Weight-automatic 2520 · Curb Weight-manual 2586, +9 more
    View this trim →
  • RS
    MSRP $9,795 · Curb Weight-automatic 2476 · Curb Weight-manual 2542, +7 more
    View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Kia
Model Sephia
Trim Level GS

Engine & Performance

Displacement 1.8L/112
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 122 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 117 @ 4000
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2542
Curb Weight-manual 2608
Overall Length 171.70
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 54.70
Wheelbase 98.40
Standard Seating 5
Wheelbase (in) 98.4
Height, Overall (in) 54.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Optional
Cassette Player Optional
CD Player Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 12.70
Fuel Economy-city 23 - 24
Fuel Economy-highway 30 - 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil

Other Specifications

Manufactured in SOUTH KOREA
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 33.50
Tires 185/60R14
Front Headroom 38.20
Rear Headroom 37.00
Front Legroom 42.90
Rear Legroom 34.40
Front Shoulder Room 54.00
Rear Shoulder Room 53.50
Front Hip Room 53.20
Rear Hip Room 52.00
Ground Clearance 5.90
Track Front 56.70
Track Rear 56.50
Passenger Volume 93.00
Cargo Volume 11.00
MSRP $11,955
Dealer Invoice $10,533
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P185/60R14
Rear Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Front Tire Size P185/60R14

Pattern Information

PatternKNAFA125 V
WMI KNA (South Korea, Asia)