Used 2012 Kia Forte LX Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$15,200

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	29 MPG
Drive Type	front wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	14.7 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	2,729 lbs.
Basic Warranty	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	South Korea

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	25/34 MPG
EPA combined MPG	29 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	342.5/465.8 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	13.7 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	2.0 L
Cylinders	Inline 4
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	156 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque	144 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed manual
Drive type	Front wheel drive

Suspension

Front independent suspension	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Torsion beam rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	178.3 in.
Overall width without mirrors	69.9 in.
Height	57.5 in.

Wheelbase	104.3 in.
Front track	61.3 in.
Rear track	61.6 in.
EPA interior volume	111.5 cu.ft.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	14.7 cu.ft.
Turning circle	33.9 ft.
Ground clearance	5.9 in.
Drag Coefficient	0.29 Cd.
Curb weight	2,729 lbs.
Country of final assembly	South Korea

Colors

Exterior Colors	Ebony Black Clear White Bright Silver
Interior Colors	Stone, cloth

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	40.0 in.
Front leg room	43.3 in.
Front shoulder room	55.7 in.

Front hip room	53.0 in.
Cloth	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
6-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.6 in.
Rear leg room	35.0 in.
Rear shoulder room	54.7 in.

Rear hip room	53.3 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Folding center armrest	Standard

Safety

Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front and rear head airbags	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard

Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system	Standard
2 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Emergency interior trunk release	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
4 total speakers	Standard
USB connection	Standard

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control	Standard
Satellite radio satellite radio	Standard
3 months of provided satellite radio service	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Audio controls on steering wheel	Standard
Speed-proportional power steering	Standard

Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front door pockets	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Dual vanity mirrors	Standard
Trunk light	Standard

Instrumentation

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Steel wheels	Standard
Full wheel covers	Standard
15 x 5.5 in. wheels	Standard

All season tires	Standard
P195/65R15 tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Inside mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Drivetrain	10 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.

Roadside assistance	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.

Interior Options

Carpeted Floor Mats	+$95
Cargo Net	+$50
Cargo Tray	+$75

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass	+$180
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & Homelink	+$250
Cargo Mat	+$75

Exterior Options

Rear Bumper Applique	+$70
Rear Spoiler	+$295
Body Kit	+$1,095

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Used 2012 Kia Forte LX - Specs & Features