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2012 Kia Forte SX 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
$19,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Forte SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
23 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
173 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.4L/144
Displacement
173 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
168 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
23 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

215/45R17
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
215/45R17
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,944 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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