When did they stop making Kia Sephia?
John Peck
Updated on April 04, 2026
| Kia Sephia | |
|---|---|
| Production | September 1992–2003 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
When did they stop making Kia Spectra?
2009
The Kia Spectra went into production in 2000 and Kia ended production in 2009, so there aren’t any relatively new models.
Is Kia Spectra a good car?
A good commuter car Buying a used Kia means you probably aren’t concerned about the mileage, and that’s one reason that the Spectra is a good choice for a commuter car. They are known for the reliability and with just general maintenance can reportedly last over 200,000 miles.
What kind of car is a Kia Sephia?
The Kia Sephia is a compact car that was manufactured by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors from September 1992 to 2003. The first generation Sephia was badged Kia Mentor in some markets, and as the Timor S515/S516 in Indonesia. This convention continued on with the second generation version, which was also badged Kia Shuma and Kia Spectra .
What happened to the Kia factory in Timor Leste?
In 2000, Kia considered reviving the Timor by restructuring Timor Putra Nasional. Kia finished the Cikampek factory and began CKD assembly of the Sephia II there in August 2000, but as “Kia Mobil Indonesia” (KMI) instead. Kia also took over some of the debts incurred by the Timor project.
What is the Timor S5 series?
Timor S5 series are the first range of products released by TPN. It is a rebadged version of Kia Sephia. ‘S’ stands for sedan while the ‘5’ is an identifier to differentiate it with the future cancelled product, the Timor S2 series.
When did the Kia Sephia liftback come out in the US?
The North American market received the Sephia sedan for the 1998 model year. For the 2000 model year, the liftback variant was launched, sold under the name ” Kia Spectra “. The Sephia (sedan) and Spectra (liftback) continued to be sold alongside one another until the 2002 model year updates were introduced.