2012 Kia Forte

The 2012 Kia Forte is changing the face of Kia and setting new benchmarks for compact sedans in Canada and around the world. Come and see it at LONGUEUIL KIA in Longueuil! The Kia Forte’s styling is sporty and confident, its performance is crisp and invigorating, and it comes with standard features that no other car in its price range can match. That shouldn’t be surprising from an automaker like Kia who is continually striving to drive change. After all, that’s our Forte. Book a road test of the 2012 Kia Forte today.

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2012 Kia Forte
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Dimensions, capacity and weight Co2 emissions
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GENERAL INFORMATION Back to top 
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Equipment
Type SedanSedanSedanSedan
Doors 4444
PRICE Back to top 
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Price $ 17,450$ 19,950$ 23,250$ 26,950
MECHANICAL Back to top 
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Engine 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
HP (hp@rpm) 156 @ 6200156 @ 6200173 @ 6000173 @ 6000
Torque (lb.ft@rpm) 144 @ 4300144 @ 4300168 @ 4000168 @ 4000
Drivetrain Front-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Transmission 6 speed manual6 speed manual6 speed manual6 speed automatic
Opt. Transmission #1 6 speed automatic6 speed automatic6 speed automatic-
Brakes 4-wheel disc4-wheel disc4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
ABS 4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS
Power Steering StdStdStdStd
Front Suspension IndependentIndependentIndependentIndependent
Rear Suspension Solid AxleSolid AxleSolid AxleSolid Axle
WHEELS AND TIRES Back to top 
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Tires P195/65R15P205/55R16P215/45R17P215/45R17
Wheel Type Steel wheels with coversAlloy wheelsAlloy wheelsAlloy wheels
PERFORMANCE Back to top 
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 Data is not available.
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Driver Airbag StdStdStdStd
Passenger Airbag StdStdStdStd
Side Airbags StdStdStdStd
Side Curtains StdStdStdStd
Traction Control StdStdStdStd
Stability Control StdStdStdStd
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Trim Cloth seatsCloth seatsLeather seatsLeather seats
Heated Seats -Driver and passengerDriver and passengerDriver and passenger
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Back to top 
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Air Conditioning OptManual A/CAuto climate controlAuto climate control
Cruise Control -StdStdStd
Power Locks StdStdStdStd
Remote Keyless Entry OptStdStdStd
Power Windows StdStdStdStd
Power Mirrors StdStdStdStd
Adjustable Steering Manual tiltManual tilt / telescopicManual tilt / telescopicManual tilt / telescopic
Sunroof --PowerPower
Navigation System ---Navigation system
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AM/FM Radio StdStdStdStd
with cassette ----
with CD StdStdStdStd
FUEL CONSUMPTION Back to top 
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Manual Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.1 / 5.78.1 / 5.79.2 / 6.29.2 / 6.2
Automatic Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.0 / 5.58.0 / 5.59.0 / 6.29.0 / 6.2
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT Back to top 
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Length (mm) 4,5304,5304,5304,530
Width (mm) 1,7751,7751,7751,775
Height (mm) 1,4601,4601,4601,460
Wheelbase (mm) 2,6512,6512,6512,651
Curbweight (kg) 1,2381,2381,2901,312
Trunk Size (L) 415415415415
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 52525252
CO2 EMISSIONS Back to top 
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Manual Transmission (KG/year) 322032203634-
Automatic Transmission (KG/year) 3174317435423542
WARRANTIES Back to top 
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General
(years / km)
5 / 100,0005 / 100,0005 / 100,0005 / 100,000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100,000 5 / 100,000 5 / 100,000 5 / 100,000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
5 / Unlimited5 / Unlimited5 / Unlimited5 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
5 / 100,0005 / 100,0005 / 100,0005 / 100,000
Emissions
(years / km)
8 / 130,0008 / 130,0008 / 130,0008 / 130,000
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