2012 Kia Forte Koup

Basic Specs

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Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 2737
City (MPG) 24
Hwy (MPG) 33
Horsepower 156@6200
Torque (lb-ft) 144@4300
Wheelbase 104.3
Length (in.) 176.4
Width (in.) 69.5
Height (in.) 55.1

With this small car Kia is showing how serious they are about making attractive, competitively priced and fun to drive cars. The Kia Forte Koup is a sporty alternative to the traditional Kia Forte sedan.

The Forte Koup features "fluid lines and balanced proportions," giving the two-door an overall sporty appearance. Up front the Forte Koup sports Kia 's signature grille, which flows into wrap-around headlights. An up-swept beltline gives the Koup an aggressive look, with a rear diffuser giving the two-door a decisively sporty look.

The Forte Koup is available in two trim levels -- base EX and up-level SX. The EX model sports 16 inch wheels and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. The optional SX trim adds 17 inch wheels, a sportier suspension and a more powerful 2.4L engine, making 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft of torque.

Both trim levels are available with manual or automatic gearboxes, each of which features six speeds. The Koup EX achieves 24/33 mpg city/highway with the manual transmission and 25/24 with the autobox, while the SX posts figures of 22/32 mpg with the row-your-own gearbox and 23/31 with the auto.

Both trim levels come with standard dual body-color heated power mirrors with built-in turn signal indicators, body-color door handles, and tinted glass plus a sunshade band on the windshield on the outside, with a 6-speaker, USB friendly, Bluetooth enabled, Sirius equipped MP3 stereo system along with standard air conditioning, power windows and locks, and cruise control.

The SX comes standard with an upgraded Supervision Gauge Cluster, tilt and telescoping steering column, sport cloth seat trim, and metal pedals.

Both the EX and SX models feature options such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift, metal-finish interior accents, and leather trimmed heated front seats.

To keep its occupants safe the Kia Forte Koup features full-length side curtain airbags, front airbags, and dual front seat-mounted side airbags.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Economy
    • Weight: 2737 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 176.4 in.
    • Width: 69.5 in.
    • Height: 55.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 5.5 in.
    • Front Track: 61.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 61.6 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 90.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 12.6 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 43.6 in.
    • Head Room: 38.7 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 55.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 53.3 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 33.9 in.
    • Head Room: 35.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 52.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 51.6 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 2.0L I4
    • Power: 156 hp @ 6200 rpm
    • Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 33 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
    • Wheels
    • Front: 16" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 205/55R16
    • Rear: 16" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 205/55R16
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      EX

      • 156hp, DOHC 2.0L l4 Engine
      • 16-inch Tires with Alloy Wheels
      • Dual Body-Color Heated Power Mirrors with Turn-Signal Indicator
      • AM/FM/CD/MP3/SIRIUS Audio Systems with 6 Speakers
      • BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology
      • Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls
      • Power Windows and Door Locks with Remote Keyless Entry
      • USB and Auxiliary Input Jacks
      • Advanced Airbags System
      • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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      SX

      • 173hp, DOHC 2.4L l4 Engine
      • 17-inch Tires with Alloy Wheels
      • Sport-Tuned Suspension
      • Automatic Headlights
      • LED Tail Lamps
      • Front Fog Lights
      • BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology
      • Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls
      • Supervision Gauge Cluster with Trip Computer
      • Advanced Airbags System
      • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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