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2012 Kia Forte EX 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
$17,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Forte EX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Stone
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
156 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.0L/122
Displacement
144 @ 4300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
156 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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