2012 Kia Forte

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2012 Kia Forte

Starting MSRP $15,200–$19,600

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: EX 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 156-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 154-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
(48Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
2.89 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Available Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Available P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels
Available 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Available Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available Automatic air conditioning  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Available Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Available Proximity key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Available 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Available Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Available Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual front head restraints  
Standard Adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 adjustable rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
122 cu.in. Engine displacement  
156-hp @ 6,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
144 lbs.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
13.7 gal. Fuel tank capacity
26 mpg Fuel economy city  
36 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.29 Drag coefficient  
2,791 lbs. Curb weight  
178.3" Exterior length  
69.9" Exterior body width  
57.5" Exterior height  
104.3" Wheelbase  
61.3" Front tread  
61.6" Rear tread  
16.9' Turning radius  
5.9" Ground clearance (min.)  
43.3" Front legroom  
35.0" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
37.6" Rear headroom  
53.0" Front hiproom  
53.3" Rear hiproom  
55.7" Front shoulder room  
54.7" Rear shoulder room  
96.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
14.7 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
14.7 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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