Test Drive Kia Sephia 1993 - 2001

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I decided to tell about Kia Sephia 2 or simpler - spectrum 2001 G.V. That is, almost the spectrum that is now actively and successfully promotes
I decided to draw a little review about another my typewriter ... Just when choosing each next, I always browse reviews and, accordingly, after I draw conclusions worth it or not. Although not all feedback is equally interesting, but a competent person in most cases will distinguish the nonsense from experience.
I have both Russian cars GAZ 3110, VAZ almost everything, Toyota Corolla, well, and sold only Kia Sephia 2 or simpler - spectrum 2001 G.V. That is, almost the spectrum that the Izhevsk plant is actively and successfully promoted. I will write about it in the present time, so far more familiar ...
The car is made in Korea, in 2001 under the name Sefia 2 for Europe. She was sold new in Moscow in the same 2001. The kit is complete, from the GUR and ABS to the ABP and the skin (the skin was apparently installed by the first owner, but not important). Most of the impressions of exploitation during the autumn - winter - spring. The correctness of the choice every day was more and more convinced. Why sold? I still want to look at other cars, try, in general, while I was still looking for an ideal :) I tried to state in the most detailed as possible, that is, everything I myself pay attention.
I took a car not new (in 2005), as of the state, apparently, with a slight mileage. Immediately I did: I deselected the air conditioner, the radiator was washed, the gathering collapse (there were spacers - I was not sure that they were right) - it turned out everything is fine, cleared the salon air filter, oil, candles, fixed the illumination of the cigarette lighter, rebuilt the engine bucks The recommended plant is new (improves cold start), changed the battery. Look like that's it. It was worth it all 7200 p. on the service in Kia. More nothing for 15-20 thousand miles of run or 7-10 months.
In the suspension, something knocked quietly throughout the purchase before the sale was not bored, the knock remained at the same level. I assume that it was told the racks of the transverse stability stabilizer. Never flowed anywhere. Before buying, I watched the Americans, but did not find normal, then a lot of iron is crookedly changed, then the kit is small, and Dvig 1.8 from 1.6 is not much different than the dynamics, in general, there was no difference in test drive, I decided not to pay extra taxes :). The ACP recognized - the same. Yes, and on repair and service amerikos is more expensive and problem, although when buying will be clearly cheaper.
On the suspension, it is rather a harsh machine - but almost there is almost no roll and steering quite clearly, the GUR changes the effort in a timely manner, without surprises. Before - McPherson, ass - independent. Stabilizers of transverse stability. The turn is quite stable, if you correctly calculate everything in advance. More depends on the quality of rubber and road coating.
The ACP is complicated in the limit modes to pass. Thinks ... But Overdrive helps. I like the steering wheel - not heavy and not light, IMHO norm. Good engine - smooth acceleration without clear pickups, but also without failures. Exactly to the tops. Scrap thoughtfully, but with kykdauna gives the necessary sometimes pickup. In the city of course super, and the country occasionally wants mechanics and the engine more, but not on the highway, but on winding tracks. Only such tracks on holidays, and the city - every day a pancake :) Sutra is going to work in traffic jam and think what to do on the road :)) Machine is entirely corrupt, healed for a couple of kilo with him - fact :)) In general, the machine is very similar On Toyotovsky, who was at the Corolla 98g, but Toyotovsky was confused by me between the 3rd and 4th gears in the city, and this one is OK. Although maybe my Toyota AKP had problems.
Security. 2 pillows. Driver and front passenger. Only frontal. In the United States was considered one of the safest cars in its class. Safety belts for all. Fastening under the children's chair. All head restraints + adjustable. Many metal and spacious inside.
Brakes - class! Tenacious, clear, ABS is included as necessary and when necessary. Even with a flat rear tire (0.7-0.9) a clear slowdown, not leads. There was a case - winter (-25) flew into a puddle :) :) In the case of Russia. In large. Left, a row, went further. The road sharply downhill and to the right, due to the rotation leaves an exclusive car and I was right, and descend almost to the groomed ice, in general, even with ABSK uncomfortable sometimes. So in general the pedal to the floor with all his strength, ABS otstrekotala and immediately after stopping the machine is switched off - failed. Damn time. It turns on the sensor is exposed to water well and froze there. But the system worked last time, and only then broke down to a warm garage :)) there the next morning already samopochinilas :). Wheel studless winter and no discomfort. Nothing more to say, except that the original block on the front axle are about 1200r on the back (disk) 900p.
Salon. Spacious. I'm 185cm tall. In 2115 puts just a spacer between the pedals and the ceiling. You know, prenepreyatneyshee position is ... especially when driving in winter clothes in the city. And if such comrades to try at least 3 with a grab? The tag is just a quiet horror, though still crackling plastic and iron, but it is in the light of the Kama Sutra poses more interesting is not so annoying :). In their eyes to read and when we reach ??? :)))
It is another matter if I'm on my Sefii :) is rather imposing landing, a quiet conversation in the case, well, in general, the pleasure of kilometers. Generally sat behind the wheel and fit the seat under him, sit down at a svobono and nowhere does not interfere with no problems. Negatives - no rear ashtray. The front passenger - gentleman at all. But as noted by a recent WP his seat is actually much filled up with back - to get out is not convenient. I feel it is only when selling the car and sat behind the wheel longer. Nowhere no squeaks and pops.
Healthy trunk, spare tire under the floor, there is a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher in the spec. nest. back sofa backrest recline 2 3 flick of the wrist, not his fists and someone's mom (2115). Just simply closed again. The size of the trunk is clearly more volgovskih (even if you throw out that stupid shelf). It opens as lyuchek gas tank to the driver and immediately goes up, because I do not understand how there in the wording of the RR someone getting dirty with the trunk of the spectrum. Maybe spring me or is there a more powerful torsion bars? :)
Ergonomics. The driver's seat is 4.5 points out of 5. Everything is in place, at hand, is pleasantly highlighted, adjustable, accessible. Looks like Lancer or Carimism, I do not remember the year. But in the Corolor inside even better, everything is well sufficient, as if the knife honed by the master. And here just an intelligent student of that wizard tried. Student probably. Leather steering wheel with adjustable is convenient. The voice is rubberized inside - competently. Extra. The navigator illumination (2) is very bright and functionally, without stupid directions (2110 and 2115) clearly, bright and immediately where it is necessary. The mirror in the visors is the subject of the envy of his wife (she has 2115 :))). Although it turns on the road, I always try to ban she. Helps. Not for a long time. My wife is still :). The visibility forward is excellent, plus here the wipers are cleaning everything, and not just before our eyes (3110, 2115, 2110 - an example of bad glass cleaning). Racks do not interfere. Back - on 4. The left mirror has a dead zone, which once affected the reason for the accident. But not strong. The right mirror is visible everything and well, the central enough and in factory execution. It should be noted that the difference in the mirrors (the left removes and without dead zones, and the right ordinary) is incomprehensible and unpleasant. Again on the Corolla, for example, they are better (by the word about the ergonomics of the car). Ashtray and a cigarette lighter at hand, use it convenient, but only if the KP lever in the position d, 2.1. In the rest bad. Koreans smoke apparently only along the way :) Well, or in traffic jams. In general, a bad habit, you need to throw. The radio is available, convenient. It is possible to install 2 DIN audio systems, which is also good, but expensive. Salon's acoustics are common for sedans, but better than in the first Sephia, plus the factory twitter speakers are beautifully installed in the mirrors. Climate - Handles Standard for Inaomes, only badly enforced air conditioning on certain modes. Get used to, of course, and does not bother. In general, the service was offered to remake. There is nothing there to let them. In general, all that visited the hands of the larger servicemen leaves much to be desired. For example, the installed signaling - blocks are then there simply on the wires hang, practicals are not fixed, even a shock sensor (!!!). Hands would tear off. Well, or forbade it to do that :). Only not help. Honestly. Corrected himself.
Dashboard - I can not say anything bad, all is well, and appliances, and design, and backlight, everything suits. Mirrors electric. Two mileage sensors: daily and, if you want, weekly, on the tank, annual, etc. In general, how to lose and will go back. Share about the wipers: there is an adjustable intermittent mode - conveniently in a small rain or in the snow on the track. Headlight has a corrector, fog in front of / ass - bright and beautiful. The gloves are medium, large pockets in the doors with places under large bottles, in the console between the seats of the seat under the glasses or small bottles :) In general, you will stop :)) Comfortable armrest with podcasts. The driver's seat is adjustable in height, the tilt of the pillow, the tilt of the back, the explanatory stop (I did not work, the previous owner of the machine weighed about 100 kilos). Supply under the left foot. The brake pedal is made with a small place of the site - it does not cling to the pedal, and it is placed clearly on it. In 43m the size of winter shoes, there were no problems (in contrast to 2115 and 2110).
The stove is very good, but you need to follow the salon filter. If dirty, then the air flow is noticeably weakening. If it blows badly - get the filter (2 min), vacuum cleaner and forward, that is, from the garage, otherwise you will still breathe for a long time from which your shore is a filter ... Salon warms up quickly. Glasses do not differ even in a heavy frost, tested to -32 degrees. In general, I must say that the car is made competently, convenient access to consumables (filters and so on.), I would say that all the maintenance is done easier and more convenient than in domestic cars, such as VAZ 2110. Wiring in torpedo, for example, in good harnesses, plastic connectors In a paralymporal braid, plastic parts are ammotized by the same paralymp.
Engine. Simple two-channel 16 valve S6D 1594cm 100 hp Sufficient for speeds up to 140 km / h. In general, before this speed, overclocking is quite fast (one driver). With full loading comfortably up to 120 km / h. Maximum verified 180 on the devices km / h. Vibrations on the body - minimum, almost not noticeable. It works quietly. GRM - replacement every 50-60 thousand km on the recommendation of the servicemen. When breaking - bad. Gnet valve. Loves turnover, after 3000 very well reacts to the addition of gas. In Kykdown mode, it turns to about 6500 (7000 - max, red longer).
Fuel consumption: in the winter city / route up to 11/9l, in the summer 10 / 7l. Oil from semi-synthetic (by car manufacturer) and better. Gasoline 91 and above. The difference between 92 and 95 is small, the flow rate decreases, I think on the mechanics it makes sense, on the machine - it is unlikely. Racing from and to the traffic light is not for this car, although behind the usual acceleration only from much more powerful cars (2.5l and above). The activation of the air conditioner leaks the engine, but if acceleration with kykdaun, then it turns off the machine for a time. In this frosty winter, it always started the first time (preparation is not in vain - firmware + battery). Stood in the yard. From, about 15 cars in the yard started and proudly left only 4-5. But this is a special case.
Briefly minuses: Little, but there is. When the car is found without flaws, I will definitely share information :) Sound insulation would like a higher level. I hope manufacturers of modern spectrum, followed by Sephia 2, are puzzled by this. But, of course, it was not Zhiguli. The suspension probably would be better to make a softer - the sedan is rather a family than racing, but the big load does not scare it. The Cz button on the armrest, as in the Corolla, it would be more convenient. There is no auto mode of closing-opening windows, the hassle must be kept. It would be nice to heated seats and mirrors. In the trunk grid. No armrest in the rear sofa. Probably about 100 t.km. During urban operation, there can be saved, there is a noticeable trend. That's it seems to be all.
In short, pluses: safety, salon, leather - good, ergonomics, appearance, brakes, handling, visibility, stove, 92 gasoline, cheapness of spare parts + a lot of neoriginal - there is a choice, simple and well collected, normal clearance (I have about 14 cm + - ), Large set for normal finance, strong suspension, reliable engine (I have a review), galvanized and tested design time.
I do not believe in non-bold cars with age from 2 years. At least in Moscow and the region. Almost all broken, scratched, etc. The question is only done and how / where you were. After small crawls, my painted. With the selection of paint anything will paint. That is, the problems about the selection of paint for the Koreans are sudden from the finger lazy Russians. As always, when visiting services, a divorce is going on for what this master can. Changing the crankshaft gland - it will scare and breed :) Therefore, it is necessary to at least partly understand what they say or feed, it is cheaper. By the way, those who are transplanted with the Zhiguli, notice! A foreign car says that you can earn thousand 10-15 cu. And therefore it is necessary to be careful or at least more carefully ...
The next car will probably become Toyota, although often I look at Kia Madzhentis, here Camry is good, the nou of it is a flaw - the price, as well as most Mercedes :). Prius hybrid becomes more and more interesting ... In general, there is something to ride! :)
I would like to make the cars of this class-quality and higher, were produced in Russia. Thanks for your attention, if this will help you this story, you can mentally say thanks
Igor
 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"