Is the 2012 Kia Forte a good car?
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How do people like the 2012 Kia Forte?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2012 Kia Forte and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2012 Forte 4.4 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2012 Forte.
Vehicle
EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I bought my 2012 Forte brand new. It's going on 128k and the only thing I've had to repair other than new tires and regular oil changes, was to replace the pulleys which were loud and going bad. Other than that, this car has given me absolutely no problems. It's got great fuel economy and looks great. I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. So far it looks like that's going to be for a really long time. Love this car!
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Is the 2012 Kia Forte safe?
The 2012 Kia Forte earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2012 Kia Forte?
Available Kia Forte 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe, Koup
Available Trims: LX, EX, S, Koup EX, Koup SX, SX, Forte5 EX, Forte5 SX
Exterior Colors: Aurora Black, Silky Silver, Snow White Pearl, Bright Silver, Deep Sea Blue, Clear White, Steel Blue, Crimson Red, Ebony Black, Titanium, Currant Red, Graphite Steel, Titanium Bronze, Spicy Red, Desert Sand, Abyss Blue, Garnet Red, Gravity Blue, Phantom Gray, Bronze, Corsa Blue, Dark Cherry, Metallic Bronze, Racing Red, Metal Bronze, Gunmetal Grey
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Gray cloth, Black premium cloth, Gray premium cloth, Black leather, Stone cloth, Coffee cloth, Gray leather, Stone premium cloth, Black Sport leather
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Trip Computer, Back-up camera, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Post-collision safety system, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Cooled Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Navigation, Remote Start, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Engine
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
