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2012 Kia Forte review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 31 highway, 26 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Kia Forte?

  • Forte trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
  • Remote Start and No A/C features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The LX trim now comes with Power Mirrors as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Kia Forte an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Forte 6th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Kia Forte features and specs

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EX 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Start
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

156

Torque (ft-lbs)

144

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.7

Wheelbase

104.3"

Overall length

176.4"

Width

69.5"

Height

55.1"

Leg room

F 43.6"/R 33.9"

Head room

F 38.7"/R 35.3"

Front tires

P205/55R16

Rear tires

P205/55R16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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