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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  What do you want from a price point car? - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By elderchuck - May 30 - 4:46 pm

  Sometimes problematic on cheap stuff, but overall fun and economical car to drive and own. Hesitation/surges when warmed up, dealer says "normal" but I say "not". Heard there is a fix but have not found it yet. Would keep car for comfort, economy, price.

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  Great Buy, Great Ride - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Sheila Ann - May 30 - 2:00 am

  I have owned my Kia Spectra for one year now and for the price, you cant beat it. Sure there were a couple of minor issues, however, Im not sure why everyone has expected so much from a car with such a low price sticker. Basically, you get what you pay for. Im very satisfied with the quality of my Kia and when it comes with a 10 yr, 100,000 mile warranty and 30 mpg on the highway, I cant complain! You wont go 0 to 60 in 1.2 so if you want that type of performance, write the check! I certainly would recommend a Kia to anyone who wants a sporty looking vehicle to get them from point A to point B.

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  Excellent Product - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Andrew - May 25 - 12:03 pm

  Incredible dealership, great value car. Thank God for Kias high depreciation rate, bad for them but good for me, Ill drive this one into the ground. Extremely cheap extended warranty added 6 yrs, 80K miles! Paying less 180/mo for 48 mos. Comfortable, although I miss power windows and locks.

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  not so reliable - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By wingnut20 - May 13 - 10:00 am

  transmission replaced at 14000 miles, exhaust system replaced at 16000 miles, at 28000 my radiator decided it had enough and blew a hole. overheated and shut the car off before I could pull over to the side of the road. otherwise its good.

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  Possible Problems - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By Jacks kia - January 31 - 10:00 am

  Problamtaic Car. I have had nothing but problems with this car. Had all 4 door sensors replace, throttle plate replaced, ORGR valve recall, seat belt unlatches, transmission problems they cant seam to fix, rear hatch seal wont stay on, cheap interior materials, already show wear, rear hatch never opens with release. Overall needed a inexpensive reliable car, and although it has never left me stranded, will NEVER buy a kia again, or from the dealership (taylor kia) in toledo.

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  My 2002 Kia Spectra Reliable - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By JED - January 20 - 8:03 pm

  I have 65,000 miles on it. I only have has minor issues on the car. Its pretty reliable and GREAT on gas. If someone is looking for a car thats economical and cant afford a civic or a corolla this is the car with comparable features as the competitors. I wish Kia and Hyundai would hold their value much better. Overall its been a great car and Korean have come up in the auto industry.

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  9 years and still going strong - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By nicegirl - December 26 - 11:23 pm

  I have over 123,000 miles on the car and have had no major repairs, except while under warranty it was discovered that I had a faulty transmission. It was replaced immediately. I agree with an earlier post that repairs, tires, brakes, even windshield wipers are more expensive than they should be. My pain has begun fading as well, but its been 9 yrs. since I bought it. Very reliable.

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  My clutch went out - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By estradac17 - November 5 - 2:00 am

  I got this car new and have only put 40000 mile on it the clutch went out my goodyear did the work i have the parts they told me that the clutch was deffective i called kia no help take it to the dealer took it to the dealer just as i thought . its not the clutch it was the way i drive .. im 39years old and have had sticks all my life my nissans have all gotten 150k before they go out ... so much for the long haul warraniy

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  Love my Spectra - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By kialover15 - September 7 - 2:03 am

  I finally purchased my own car, and the Kia Spectra was a great choice. I love this car, it has great A/C, automatic, and I just bought my own stereo for it, and now it is perfect. This car is very comfortable (coming from someone with a bad back) and it also gets great MPG!!! I average close to 30 mpg everytime, and that is 80% city! The lowest that I have ever gotten was 23 mpg, and Im still happy with that. The trunk is very nice sized, and it has great visibility. Very well designed car!!

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  Love the Car!! - 2002 Kia Spectra
  By mazkds - August 26 - 10:56 pm

  We bought our Spectra brand new with 28 miles on it. We have not had to put hardly any money into it (besides normal maintenance). We have almost 104,000 miles on it and have taken it on a number of long trips over the eastern half of the US. Our only complaint is that the front bumper is completely faded and the dashboard is warping. So I think the quality could have been a little higher. For $11,000 (brand new) I cant really say that I am disappointed. I think we have a great car and look forward to driving it for many more years. GO KIA!!!