Kia, a subsidiary of Hyundai, is a South Korean car manufacturer that was first sold in the United States in 1994. Kia is known for its affordable and fuel-efficient cars, vans and SUVs and usually known as the value leader in each representing vehicle class. Kia is now owned by Hyundai Motor Company. The 2001 Kia Sephia is a four door sedan with an automatic transmission. The Sephia seats up to five passengers and comes equipped with a 125 horsepower 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder. Safety features include driver and passenger-side airbags, child safety rear door locks and an emergency trunk release.