Overview & Reviews

The Kia Sephia has officially been renamed the Spectra sedan. Got that? So now, there's the Spectra hatchback and the sedan; they've always shared mechanicals, so no big change there. The sedan will now sport some exterior styling cues borrowed from the five-door version.

• Low base price, responsive steering and nimble handling, available hatchback configuration, killer warranty.

User Reviews:

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  Big Value - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Burton - January 19 - 10:00 am

  Koreans are trying hard to nitch their way into the Japanese market. The 2002 Spectra is a vast improvement to their initial attempts and seems to be on par with Hyundai. For the money, I couldnt find a better deal. I think Kia is doing what Honda did in the early 80s. I hope they succeed.

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  Fun, Fun, Fun... - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By DaMan - January 14 - 10:00 am

  Car is fun, sporty, and affordable. With 17" aftermarket wheels, no one knows I spent as little as I did for a sharp looking and very reliable vehicle. Does the warranty get any better?

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  WORTH THE BENJAMINS!! - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By CrazyJoe - November 27 - 10:00 am

  LOOKIN AT THE PRICE IM THINKIN "MAMA MIA" I GOTS TO GET MYSELF INSIDE THIS LITTLE KIA TAKE IT FOR A RIDE "IS THAT CARMEN ELECTRA?" NO! THATS JUST MY REFLECTION IN THIS LITTLE KIA SPECTRA IT MAY NOT TOP THE LIST BUT IT BOTTOMS OUT THE PRICE SO IF YOU LOOKIN ROUND FOR A RIDE THATS REALLY NICE HOP INTO THE KIA AND TAKE A LITTLE SPIN CUZ THE RIDE VS THE PRICE WILL BE WORTH THE BENJAMINS!

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  Love this car! - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By A2003S - November 27 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for a month now and I was able to get it at a great price! I absolutely love everything about it, especially the style! I am very pleased with this car and everytime I look at it, I am proud to say I own it!

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  not bad so far - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By kidnoel - November 14 - 1:36 am

  Bought the car used about 8 months ago. Had about 40K miles on it. Was concerned it would give me problems right away. Has proved reliable so far. I have been on many road trips. Have only needed regular maintenance. Original brakes havent needed replacing yet. Love that it hardly looks like a hatchback and people cant even tell what it is. GREAT fuel economy: 28-34. Got 400 miles on a tank last week-all highway.

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  gooooood - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By jaymartin - October 25 - 2:00 am

  the car runs well in the one month of purches. im very happy so for THE ONLY THING IS THAT MY WINDOW SEALS LEAK ON THE CAR WHEN WASHING

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  To soon to tell, but - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Yas - October 14 - 10:00 am

  at least no reviewers complaining about any major problems with this car. Recently paid 10,500$, taxes included for a 2002 Spectra LS with 5600 miles on it. First foriegn car ever and its about what I expected. Bought it for my college bound daughter just for the warranty and I hope economy. Time will tell.

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  Transmissions - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Lori - April 8 - 6:03 am

  New transmission at 2000 miles - fighting with Kia at 60,000 for 2nd transmission. I like the car fine. It runs well (most of the time), gets ok gas mileage. Only problem I have is at 60,000 miles have to replace timing belt. Warranty does not cover car if this not done at 60,000. Getting ok from KIA for dealer to fix my car is a nightmare.

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  One good little car - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By barkel - January 14 - 2:00 am

  At first I was not sure about buying this car, but after the test drive I was excited about the power, handling, and above all the price. Kia really backs up their product as well. My wife has a Honda Civic, and the Kia on average get very close to the same gas mialage, and it has more spunk and comfort overall. The civic has had numerous interior problems which we had repaired under warrenty, but not a single problem has been had from the Kia.

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  Never again - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By anti-kia - December 26 - 11:13 pm

  The Kia was the right price at the time for a college student. However, in driving the vehicle it was not worth it. The trade in value was only 3000 after a year and a half of driving. I was upside down by 6000. The interior was cheap and all the buttons were chipping paint. The exterior paint could be scratched with a finger nail and then rust immediately. The drivers seat broke and some metal rod was sticking out into the middle of your back. The check engine light kept coming on and the dealer could not find anything wrong. It turned out to be the exhaust system causing the problem. The cover for the speaker broke, as did the weather stripping across the hachback trunk.