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Kia Shuma 1st Gen

1997 – 2001

Kia›Shuma›1st Gen

The Kia Sephia is a compact car produced by Kia Motors from September 1992 to 2003. The first generation, also known as the Kia Mentor in some markets and Timor S515/S516 in Indonesia, marked Kia's first car designed with its own chassis. The available engine options for the first generation included the B-series engines: a 1.5-liter with 59 kW (79 hp), a 1.6-liter with 78 kW (105 hp), and a 1.8-liter BP engine with 91 kW (122 hp) introduced in 1994. Key Points: 1. Kia Sephia: A compact car by Kia Motors produced from 1992 to 2003. 2. First Generation: Also known as Kia Mentor and Timor S515/S516 in specific markets. 3. Design: The first-generation Sephia was Kia's initial car with its unique chassis. 4. Engine Options: Included B-series engines - 1.5L with 59 kW (79 hp), 1.6L with 78 kW (105 hp), and 1.8L BP engine with 91 kW (122 hp) from 1994. 5. Market Variants: The first generation was known as Kia Mentor and had variations like Timor S515/S516 in Indonesia. The Kia Sephia's first generation set the foundation for Kia's design and engineering capabilities, and its variations in different markets further enriched