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2012 Kia Forte LX specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn Man LX
$15,200
4dr Sdn Auto LX
$16,200
4dr Sdn Auto EX
$17,600
5dr HB EX
$18,100
4dr Sdn Auto SX
$19,100
5dr HB SX
$19,600
$16,200
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Forte LX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 29 combined MPG
  • 178.3" length, 57.5" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver

Interior
Stone

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
26 City / 36 Hwy
Horsepower
156 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110

Engine

Displacement
2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
156 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
144 @ 4300
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG
26 City / 36 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.3 qts

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Track Width, Front
61 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Length, Overall
178 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Second Hip Room
53 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,791 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs

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