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2012 Kia Forte Sedan

Starting at: $15,200

Kia Forte Sedan Fuel Efficiency Rating
City MPG: 25
Hwy MPG: 34

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Kia Forte LX include 2.0L I-4 156HP engine, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 15" steel wheels, ABS and driveline traction control, stability control, and power mirrors.

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Specifications
  • Engine liters - 2.0
  • Cylinder configuration - I-4
  • Horsepower - 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Torque - 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Number of valves - 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - regular unleaded
  • Transmission - 6 speed manual
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city - 25mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 34mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 13.7gal.
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 4
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Front center armrest - w/storage
  • Rear seats - bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Basic warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 120 months/100,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/100,000miles
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires - 195/65HR15.0
  • Rear tires - 195/65HR15.0
  • Wheel size - 15"
  • Air conditioning
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Engine displacement - 2.0 L
  • Engine horsepower - 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Engine torque - 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39")
  • Compression ratio - 10.50 to 1
  • Exterior length - 4,529mm (178.3")
  • Exterior body width - 1,775mm (69.9")
  • Exterior height - 1,461mm (57.5")
  • Wheelbase - 2,649mm (104.3")
  • Turning radius - 5.2m (16.9')
  • Front legroom - 1,100mm (43.3")
  • Rear legroom - 889mm (35.0")
  • Front headroom - 1,016mm (40.0")
  • Rear headroom - 955mm (37.6")
  • Front hiproom - 1,346mm (53.0")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,354mm (53.3")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,415mm (55.7")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Passenger volume - 2,741L (96.8 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 416 L (15 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 416 L (15 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 7
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) - 5
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Door mirrors - body-color
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window defroster
  • Tachometer
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Adjustable head restraints - driver and passenger w/tilt

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6-spd man.  6-spd auto  6-spd auto  6-spd auto 
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156-hp 2.0L 4-cyl  156-hp 2.0L 4-cyl  156-hp 2.0L 4-cyl  173-hp 2.4L 4-cyl 
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