- Flexible 2.0-litre petrol engine
- Spacious interior
- Suspension lacks compliance
- Vague steering
- Indecisive automatic transmission
- Cheap interior
Overview
Released in May 1998, the Kia Credos was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Credos was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the Credos range consisted of a single GLX variant.
Engine
The Mazda-sourced 2.0-litre FE-DOHC petrol engine had a cast iron block, alloy cylinder head, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.2:1.
Dimensions
Based on the Mazda GE 626, the Kia Credos was 4731 mm long, 1770 mm wide, 1420 mm tall and had a 2659 mm long wheelbase.
Suspension
The Credos had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear suspension with dual lateral links.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLX | 2.0-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
98 kW at 6000 rpm | 171 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Kia Credos consisted of a driver’s airbag, with ABS available as an option.
Features
Standard features for the Kia Credos included 14-inch steel wheels, a six speaker Alpine sound system, air conditioning, front and rear fog lights, a 60/40 split and folding rear seat, central locking, power mirrors and windows, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, in-door courtesy lamps, front seat reading lights and an immobiliser.
From May 2000, the Credos was also fitted with 14-inch alloy wheels and a CD player as standard.
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