2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Overview

2012 Kia Forte 5-Door

2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Review

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According to Kia, the Forte sedan has one of the roomiest interiors in its class--as well as one of the best-equipped cabins. Kia's sound system is claimed to be one of the most advanced sound systems available which includes speed-dependent volume compensation to automatically increase the volume at higher speeds. The Forte is also covered by one of the most extensive warranties in the business, which includes ten years or 100,000 miles on powertrain components, five years or 60,000 miles limited warranty on the entire vehicle and five years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.
5dr HB
SX
MSRP: $20,350

  • 17" x 7" 10-spoke alloy wheels
  • 215/45R17 tires
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Rear spoiler
  • Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-on/off
  • Front fog lamps
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Sport cloth seat trim
  • Center console w/armrest & storage
  • Carpeted floor mats
  • Metal pedals
  • Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls
  • Supervision gauge cluster
  • 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
  • Metal finish trim
  • Front door map pockets w/bottle holders
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Sunglass holder
  • Dual map lights
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Chrome & satin park brake decor
  • Cargo area light
  • Cargo tray & under-floor cargo luggage box
  • Cargo cover

  • 2.4L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine
  • 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD -inc: paddle shifters
  • 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
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Ventilated front/solid rear pwr disc brakes
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC
  • REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO TRAY (PIO)
  • AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS (N/A w/LEA Leather Pkg) (PIO)
  • EBONY BLACK PEARL
  • AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (N/A w/LEA Leather Pkg) (PIO)
  • CORSA BLUE
  • TITANIUM METALLIC
  • SPICY RED METALLIC
  • LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror (REQ: MR Pwr Tilt Sunroof)
  • PWR TILT SUNROOF
  • STANDARD PAINT
  • REMOTE START (N/A w/TEK Tech Pkg) (PIO)
  • TECH PKG -inc: push button start, smart key, navigation system, SIRIUS traffic, auto climate control, chrome exterior door handles, backup camera (REQ: MR Pwr Tilt Sunroof & LEA Leather Pkg)
  • CLEAR WHITE
  • BLACK, SEAT TRIM
  • WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
Price $20,350 MSRP
Body Style sedan
Engine Gas I4
Seating 5
Fuel Economy 23 MPG city
32 MPG highway
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
5dr HB
EX
MSRP: $18,850

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC
  • STONE, SEAT TRIM
  • REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO TRAY (PIO)
  • METAL BRONZE METALLIC
  • AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS (PIO)
  • EBONY BLACK PEARL
  • AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (PIO)
  • TITANIUM METALLIC
  • SPICY RED METALLIC
  • PWR TILT SUNROOF
  • STANDARD PAINT
  • REMOTE START (N/A w/TCK Tech Pkg) (PIO)
  • TECH PKG -inc: push button start, smart key, navigation system, SIRIUS traffic, auto climate control, fog lamps, auto headlamps, chrome exterior door handles, backup camera, supervision gauge cluster (REQ: MR Pwr Sunroof)
  • CLEAR WHITE
  • BLACK, SEAT TRIM
  • WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
Price $18,850 MSRP
Body Style sedan
Engine Gas I4
Seating 5
Fuel Economy 26 MPG city
36 MPG highway
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive