2012 Kia Forte Features And Specs

Forte 5-Door 5dr HB EX Package Includes

• Interior

• Front bucket seats w/active headrests -inc

  6-way manual driver seat

• 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests -inc

  center armrest, cushion/back fold-flat feature

• Cloth seat trim

• Center console w/armrest & storage

• Carpeted floor mats

• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls

• EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor

• Tachometer

• Digital clock

• Outside temp display

• Trip computer

• Pwr windows

• Pwr door locks

• Remote keyless entry

• Cruise control

• Fuel door, hood & trunk remote release

• Air conditioning

• Rear window defroster

• (2) front/(2) rear cup holders -inc

  front chrome ring trim

• Dual 12V pwr outlets

• Front door map pockets w/bottle holders

• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

• Sunglass holder

• Dual map lights

• Cargo area light

• Cargo tray & under-floor cargo luggage box

• Cargo cover

• Exterior

• 16\ x 6\ 5-spoke alloy wheels

• 205/55R16 tires

• Body-color bumpers

• Rear spoiler

• Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-off

• Body-color pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals

• Tinted windshield glass w/shade band

• Solar control door & rear quarter glass

• Intermittent windshield wipers

• Body-color door handles

• Entertainment

• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc

  aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeters

• SIRIUS satellite radio

• Bluetooth hands-free link -inc

  steering wheel controls

• Roof-mounted antenna

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas I4

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  2.0L/122

• Fuel System

  Electronic Fuel Injection

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  156 @ 6200

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  144 @ 4300

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  6.3

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  110

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Brake assist system (BAS)

• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)

• Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS)

• Front/rear crumple zones

• 5-MPH bumpers

• Side impact door beams

• Dual front advanced airbags -inc

  passenger occupancy sensor

• Front seat side mounted airbags

• Full-length side curtain airbags

• 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters

• 3-point rear seat belts for all positions

• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)

• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

• Impact-absorbing steering column

• Internal emergency trunk release

• Rear child safety door locks

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  14.2

• Turns, lock to lock

  2.9

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  33.9

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 2.0L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine

• 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

• Front wheel drive

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc

  coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

• Torsion beam rear suspension -inc

  coil springs, monotube shock absorbers

• Speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering

• Ventilated front/solid rear pwr disc brakes

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  MacPherson Strut

• Rear Suspension Type

  Torsion Beam

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  6

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  4.21

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.63

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.80

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.38

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.77

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  3.38

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  2.88

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Compact Cars

• Drivetrain

  Front Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 5 Basic Years / 60,000 Basic Miles

• 10 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 5 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

• 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.0 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  10.3 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA