The Kia Clarus is a mid-size sedan produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors between 1996 and 2000. It was designed as a successor to the Kia Sephia and was mainly targeted at global markets with its balanced dimensions and competitive pricing. Available in various trims and engine options, the Clarus offered practicality and comfort tailored for mid-sized car buyers. Throughout its production run, it underwent minor design updates but remained a solid choice for affordability and size in the competitive mid-size sedan segment.
Discontinued Generations
1998 Kia Clarus (GC)
1420 mm
L:4731 mm | W:1770 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1998-2001
- Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4731 mm186.3 in
- Width: 1770 mm69.7 in
- Height: 1420 mm55.9 in
- Trunk Capacity: 444 liter15.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 784 liter27.7 cu ft
1998 Kia Clarus Combi (GC)
1495 mm
L:4750 mm | W:1785 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1998-2001
- Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Wagon
- Length: 4750 mm187.0 in
- Width: 1785 mm70.3 in
- Height: 1495 mm58.9 in
- Trunk Capacity: 304 liter10.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1580 liter55.8 cu ft
1996 Kia Clarus (K9A)
1420 mm
L:4696 mm | W:1770 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1996-1998
- Model Year: 1996
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4696 mm184.9 in
- Width: 1770 mm69.7 in
- Height: 1420 mm55.9 in
- Trunk Capacity: 424 liter15.0 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 764 liter27.0 cu ft
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