Kia Sephia/Spectra
1998-2004 models mfg. before Dec. 2003
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage |
Injury measures |
Restraints/dummy kinematics |
| Head/neck |
Chest |
Leg/foot, left |
Leg/foot, right |
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar
weight.
Test details:
The Kia Sephia was redesigned for the 1998 model year. The Spectra was introduced for the 2000 model year as a hatchback version of the Sephia. Beginning with 2002 models, the Sephia name was replaced by the Spectra for both sedan and hatchback models.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement wasn't well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door. Its head went part of the way out the open window and hit the B-pillar. There was too much upward movement of the steering wheel.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the chest indicate low risk of injuries to this body region in a crash of this severity. Forces on the head indicate that injuries to the head would be likely. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the B-pillar, indicating that further injuries to the head would be possible. Forces on both tibias indicate that injuries to the lower legs would be possible.
Left to right:
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Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
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The driver's upper interior survival space was maintained reasonably well. However, there was too much upward movement of the steering wheel and too much intrusion into the driver footwell area.
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A high head injury measure occurred when the dummy interacted with the airbag, indicating the possibility of injury.
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Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar during the offset test. The head acceleration was high, indicating the possibility of injury.
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Additional features:
- Antilock brakes (optional)
Tested vehicle specifications:
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1999 Kia Sephia 4-door
- Class:
Small car
- Weight:
2,593 lbs.
- Side airbags:
none
- Wheelbase:
101 in.
- Length:
174 in.
- Width:
67 in.
- Engine:
1.8 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings:
23
mpg city |
31
mpg highway
Last updated:
September 2, 2005
