A four-door sedan released by Kia motors in 2000, the Kia Optima is the predecessor of Kia Credos. This model has two other names being used in the market: Kia Lotze (in Korea) and Kia Magentis (in Europe).

Kia Motors released two generations of this model with the following specifications presented in comparison:
First Generation Models (MS) Second Generation Models (MG)
Engine 2.4 L Sirius II I4 2.0 L I4
2.5 L Delta V6 2.4 L Theta I4
2.7 L Delta V6 2.7 L Mu V6
Transmission 4 – speed automatic 5 – speed Sportmatic Automatic
5 – speed manual 5 – speed manual
Wheelbase 106.3 inches 107.1 inches
Length 185.8 inches 189 inches (2009-up models)
Width 71.5 inches 107.1 inches
Height 55.5 inches 58.3 inches

They have also revised the interior of the Kia Optima. They have a redesigned instrument cluster and a satellite AM/FM/MP3/CD with auxiliary jack. In the North American market, they have additions like a different grille, push-button start and LED tail lights.

Base MSRP for New Kia Optima: $19,200
Estimated Price Range for Used Kia Optima: $1,300-$5,000
Estimated MPG for Kia Optima: 22 City/34 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, SE, LX
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Kia Optima Review

Kia Rio is the subcompact car released by Kia Motors Company in August of 2000. This model was released in two types, the sedan and the hatchback.
The Kia Rio was sold in different names in specific areas.

Base MSRP for New Kia Rio: $12,295
Estimated Price Range for Used Kia Rio: $1,200-$10,200
Estimated MPG for Kia Rio: 28 City/34 Hwy
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Kia Rio Review

The Rio has been given a lot of new modifications since its first release in 2000. These changes includes:
Second Generation (DE) First Generation (DC)
Engine 1.6 L DOHC (110 hp)* 1.6 L DOHC (105 hp)
1.4 L DOHC (97 hp) 1.3 L SOHC (75 hp)
1.5 L Turbodiesel (109 hp)
*Hyundai Alpha II engine
Wheelbase 98.4 inches 94.4 inches
Length 157.1 inches (06-08 HB model) 165.9 inches (01-02 model)
158.1 inches (09- HB model) 166.9 inches (03-05 model)
166.9 inches (sedan)
Width 66.7 inches 65.9 inches (01-02 model)
66.1 inches (03-05 model)
Height 57.9 inches 56.7 inches

Kia Motors Company made a minivan called Kia Sedona in the United Kingdom and North America. It is known Kia Carnival in other markets. When this minivan was launched it had an engine with:
• 3.5 L DOHC V6 (195 hp) [in the US],
• 2.9 L DOHC Turbodiesel (142 hp) [in other countries], and
• 2.5 L V6 [in other markets].
The smaller engine types have a five-speed manual transmission with a four-speed automatic transmission available as an alternative option. For the US market, the five-speed automatic transmission is the only available option.

Base MSRP for New Kia Sedona: $24,900
Estimated Price Range for Used Kia Sedona: $1,600-$3,500
Estimated MPG for Kia Sedona: 16 City/23 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, EX, LX
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The Second Generation Carnival known as the Kia Grand Carnival or the Kia Sedon in the UK and North America was the recent model of this car. This was released in 2006 and has the following features:
• 3.8 L V6 engine able to produce 244 hp
• Power sliding doors
• 60/40 fold flat seats
• Backup sensors
• Second row power windows
• Navigation system

Kia Sedona Review

A four-door compact family car released by Kia Motors Company in 1994 up until 2004 (until 2001 in North America). This car has been called several names like Kia Sephia, Kia Spectra and Kia Mentor.The first generation of the Sephia was based on a Mazda car called the Familia. The first upgrade it received was the change in the grilles and the engines was switched (except in the Canadian market) to 1.8 L DOHC four-cylinder BP engine. However, a diesel engine was not an available alternative for this.

By 2000 in North America, the name Spectra was now used to refer to the hatchback version of the Sephia and by 2001, the sedan was now called Spectra sedan instead of Sephia.

Estimated Price Range for Used Kia Sephia: $1,200-$8,500
Estimated MPG for Kia Sephia: 22 City/28 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, LS
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Specifications for the First Generation are as follows:
• Engine – 1.5 L I4 (79 hp)
1.6 L I4 (105 hp)
1.8 L I4 (122 hp)
• Wheelbase – 98.4 inches
• Length – 171.7 inches
• Width – 66.7 inches
• Height – 54.7 inches

Second generation Kia Sephia, released in 1998, has been given a few more changes. The engine now used Kia’s very own 1.8 L DOHC engine. They have also improved its air-conditioning system.
Specifications for the Second Generation are as follows:
• Engine – 1.8 L I4 (25 hp)
• Wheelbase – 100.8 inches
• Length – 174.4 inches
• Width – 66.9 inches
• Height – 55.5 inches

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Kia debuts its Sorento model in 2003. The current model form the first generation will cease its production due to the release of its second generation in 2009.The first generation (current model in the market) has the following dimensions with comparison to the new second generation’s upcoming release.

Base MSRP for New Kia Sorento: $23,150
Estimated Price Range for Used Kia Sorento: $3,500-$5,900
Estimated MPG for Kia Sorento: 21 City/29 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, EX, LX
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Kia Sorento Review