2012 Kia Forte SX specs & colors
4dr Car
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
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
26 combined MPG -
178.3" length, 57.5" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Spicy Red
Interior
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- MPG
-
23 City / 32 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
173 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.8 x -TBD- in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.3 x -TBD- in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
550
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
110
Engine
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- Displacement
-
2.4L/144
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
173 @ 6000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
168 @ 4000
- Transmission Options
-
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- MPG
-
23 City / 32 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
6.3 qts
Entertainment
- Bluetooth®
-
Standard
Measurements
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Passenger Volume
-
97 ft³
- Front Hip Room
-
53 in
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Second Leg Room
-
35 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Second Hip Room
-
53 in
- Wheelbase
-
104 in
- Length, Overall
-
178 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
70 in
- Height, Overall
-
58 in
- Track Width, Front
-
61 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
62 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Trunk Volume
-
15 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Front Leg Room
-
43 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
56 in
Safety
- Stability Control
-
Standard
- Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
14
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
34 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Torsion Beam
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
P215/45R17
- Rear Tire Size
-
P215/45R17
- Spare Tire Size
-
N/A
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x 7.0 in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 x 7.0 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
N/A
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material
-
N/A
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
2,898 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
14 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
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