2012 Kia Forte Koup EX specs & colors
2dr Car
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MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Man EX $17,200
- 2dr Cpe Auto EX $18,200
- 2dr Cpe Man SX $18,600
- 2dr Cpe Auto SX $19,600
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Stone
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact Cars |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 144 @ 4300 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 156 @ 6200 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 328.80 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 452.10 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 28 MPG |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.02 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.86 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.29 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.96 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.61 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.18 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.7 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.9 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 13.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2737 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 33.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 90.7 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 176.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 35.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.4 in |
| Trunk Volume | 12.6 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.6 in |
| Side impact door beams | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | Standard |
| Carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Tinted windshield glass w/shade band | Standard |
| Pwr windows | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Brake assist system (BAS) | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Ventilated front/solid rear pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-off | Standard |
| 205/55R16 tires | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Center console w/armrest & storage | Standard |
| 2.0L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Internal emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers | Standard |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| SIRIUS satellite radio | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| 16" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels | Standard |
| Dual 12V pwr outlets | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| 3-point front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | Standard |
| Outside temp display | Standard |
| Fuel door, hood & trunk remote release | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts for all positions | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear cup holders -inc: front chrome ring trim | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Sunglass holder | Standard |
| Front sport bucket seats w/active headrests -inc: 6-way manual driver seat | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Roof-mounted antenna | Standard |
| Body-color pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Dual map lights | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeters, speaker lights | Standard |
| Front seat side mounted airbags | Standard |
| Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Bluetooth hands-free link -inc: steering wheel controls | Standard |
| Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers | Standard |
| Solar control door & rear quarter glass | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Front door map pockets w/bottle holders | Standard |
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