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Used 2012 KiaForte Koup SX

    Exterior Color
    Black
    Interior Color
    Black
    Odometer
    176,356 miles
    Body/Seating
    Car/5 seats
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    VIN
    KNAFW6A31C5612992
    Stock Number
    V29865A
    Kia Forte Koup

    Highlighted Features

    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Alloy wheels
    • Heated door mirrors

    Included Packages & Accessories

    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • 6 Speakers
    • 7.0 x 17 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels
    • ABS brakes
    • Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
    • Air Conditioning
    • Alloy wheels
    • AM/FM radio: SIRIUS
    • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
    • Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Brake assist
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • CD player
    • Chrome Finish Exterior Door Handles
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
    • Front fog lights
    • Front reading lights
    • Front wheel independent suspension
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Illuminated entry
    • Leather Package
    • Leather Seat Trim
    • Leather Shift Knob
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • MP3 decoder
    • Navigation System
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Outside temperature display
    • Overhead airbag
    • Overhead console
    • Panic alarm
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power door mirrors
    • Power steering
    • Power Sunroof w/Tilt
    • Power windows
    • Push Button Start w/Smart Key
    • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite Audio System
    • Rear Backup Camera
    • Rear Spoiler
    • Rear window defroster
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Sport Cloth Seat Trim
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • SX Tech Package
    • Tachometer
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Traction control
    • Trip computer
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
    • Variably intermittent wipers

    Detailed Specifications

    • 1-touch down
    • Air conditioning
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front beverage holders
    • Illuminated entry
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power windows
    • Rear beverage holders
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Alloy wheels
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front tires: 215/45HR17.0
    • Front wheel independent suspension
    • Power steering
    • Rear tires: 215/45HR17.0
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Sport suspension
    • Wheel size: 17"
    • AM/FM radio: SIRIUS
    • CD player
    • CD-MP3 decoder
    • Speakers: 6
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Front center armrest: w/storage
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Leather shift knob
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Cylinder configuration: I-4
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.4
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 22mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 13.7gal.
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
    • Transmission: 6 speed manual
    • Variable intake manifold
    • Variable valve control
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Rear cargo: trunk
    • Tailpipe finisher: chrome
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
    • Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
    • Compression ratio: 10.50 to 1
    • Curb weight: 1,290kg (2,844lbs)
    • Engine bore x stroke: 88.0mm x 97.0mm (3.46" x 3.82")
    • Engine displacement: 2.4 L
    • Exterior body width: 1,765mm (69.5")
    • Exterior height: 1,400mm (55.1")
    • Exterior length: 4,481mm (176.4")
    • Front headroom: 983mm (38.7")
    • Front hiproom: 1,354mm (53.3")
    • Front legroom: 1,107mm (43.6")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,415mm (55.7")
    • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
    • Interior cargo volume: 357 L (13 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 357 L (13 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,503L (88.4 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 897mm (35.3")
    • Rear hiproom: 1,311mm (51.6")
    • Rear legroom: 861mm (33.9")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,331mm (52.4")
    • Turning radius: 5.4m (17.7')
    • Wheelbase: 2,649mm (104.3")
    • Display: digital/analog
    • Front fog lights
    • Front reading lights
    • Fully automatic headlights
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Outside temperature display
    • Rear window defroster
    • Tachometer
    • Trip computer
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 4 wheel disc brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
    • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
    • Brake assist
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Electronic stability
    • Ignition disable
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Panic alarm
    • Traction control

    Dealer Notes

    2012 Kia Forte Koup SX Ebony Black FWD 6-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 2.4L I4 DOHC CVVT 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX Ebony Black.


    Recent Arrival! 23/31 City/Highway MPG

    Awards:
    * 2012 KBB.com Total Cost of Ownership Awards

    Reviews:
    * If you’re looking for an affordable compact car with styling and features well beyond its humble $16,000 asking price, one of the three 2012 Kia Forte compact cars is bound to catch your eye. Those worried about long-term reliability should take comfort in Kia’s continually improving reliability ratings, as well as its impressively long warranty. Source: KBB.com

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com
    Overall4.5Out of 5

    • Dependable, comfortable, good mpg

      By rogern1967 on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

      5.0
      I purchased the "ad" car that was featured in my local Kia dealer's newspaper ad--it is the base model Forte with manual transmission, manual window, manual locks. It is a basic package, and exactly what I was looking for! Now with 20,000 miles, I can review with experience. Fuel consumption: worst: 31mpg, best 38 mpg--averaging 33-34. Interior: lots of plastic, most of it has a soft surface and scratches easily. Left door panel nicked from when I release my seat belt and clasp is drawn over to the left--it slams into the door panel. Seat upholstery stains easily, Carpet, if you can call it that, is very thin.In short, it is an inexpensive car with an inexpensive interior. Infotainment: I like the Bluetooth enabled audio system. I regularly stream content from my BlackBerry, and the connection is dependably seamless. The microphone however is quite tinny--when I speak on the telephone, the person on the other end frequently has difficulty understanding me. Mechanical: No dependability issues. I have observed however that when the engine is cold, there is a noticeable "ticking" noise in the upper engine/valvetrain. I have found other Kia/Hyundai owners of cars with the same engine on message boards who observe the same type of sound. Several took their cars to dealers who called it "normal". I choose not to waste my time in this manner, so I will rely on my 100,000 mile warranty on this issue if there is a problem. Misc: The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warning light has falsely reported under inflated tires twice. The light self-corrected within a few days both times. Serviceability: I do all my own maintenance. The engine bay is spacious and items like the oil and air filters, spark plugs, and drive belts all appear to be easily serviceable. Engine uses no oil between service intervals. Tires are wearing evenly (rotated at 12,000 miles) Summary: I was looking for an inexpensive, dependable commuter car with good MPG. I found the Kia to be the best value in the segment, and I do not regret my decision.…

    • Kia Forte SX 2010 best small car overall

      By Jerichoken on Thursday, October 08, 2020

      5.0
      This car has the larger 2.4l engine and performed well. Only warranty issue was a water pump at 95,000 miles and it was completely covered. The body and undercarriage has held up well in the heavily salted and brine treated roads of northern New England. Front seats are okay for short trips, not so comfortable for multiple hour rides.…

    • 2011 Kia Forte SX 5 Door Hatchback Fun!

      By LiverpoolGeorge on Saturday, September 10, 2011

      5.0
      This car is a heck of a lot of fun to drive. Mine has the optional sun roof and six speed automatic transmission, both of which I highly recommend. The SX 5 door has a 2.4 liter engine that has plenty of zip. Gas mileage suffers some (about 25 MPG around town, 30 HWY), but because I derive so much enjoyment driving it, the lesser gas mileage compared to the 2.0 version really doesn't bother me. (I owned a 2010 Forte 2.0 sedan and the thing would hardly get out of its own way. Also, the steering on that vehicle was ghastly on the highway.) The six speed transmission shifts smooth as silk in full auto. Convert to manual with stick or paddle shifters and it's a bit rough for sure. I very much hate the fact that Kia did not put a 3rd-5th gear lock out used for limiting the transmission to those ranges. I would have preferred that arrangement to the manual stick or paddle shifters they have on the auto transmission. It would have been very nice to keep the car up to only forth gear traveling, say, up to 40 MPH. Instead you must constantly shift manually to limit it. This is the only VERY negative design deficiency I have found in the Forte 5 door in what otherwise is a very well designed vehicle. The steering on the 2011 SX is smooth and responsive. It makes the car nimble and easy to complete quick agile maneuvers. Brakes are fantastic allowing you to stop on a dime. As far as styling, I really like the appearance of the 5 door infinitely better than the old lady looking sedan. And as far as the 17" alloy wheels, I feel they are as sleek looking as anything on the road. I'm in my fifties now, but I really feel that the entire styling of this vehicle will appeal to the young as well as the young at heart! Combine all this fun with a great new car warranty and a very reasonable price tag, and you have a winner here. But don't take my word for it, go see one and drive it for yourself!…
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