Guide and Manual

2012 KIA Forte EX Service/Owner manual - 2012 Kia Forte sedan remains the IIHS Top Safety pick, and the The of the federal test voice four stars. If not, standard safety-feature list includes dual airbags seat-mounted side, full-length side curtain airbags, front active headrests, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, and electronic stability control.

With a rather high roof and high seating position, you get a pretty good view out of the front seats, and the cabin feels spacious. The front seat is rather short and flat, but there are plenty of legroom, and the rear seat has a lot of (legroom is limited) space for two adults, three in a pinch. Interior appointments mediocre, but they stand out as better than what we have seen in the latest Honda Civic, while Kia has done a great job of sealing the road noise.

A 156-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder power Forte LX and EX models, while the sportier SX models get a 173-hp, 2.4-liter four. Forte Koup is only offered in EX or SX trim. LX models have a standard six-speed manual, while the rest of the line gets a smooth new six-speed automatic. No one complained about The-wise, although this is a car that is value-minded, with one machine, you will find more than adequate acceleration. Meanwhile, competitive mileage for the class, up to 26 mpg city, 36 highway.

Forte is smooth, clean, and tidy on the outside, with the proportion who feel good right from near and far, a strong attitude and interesting, and flowing, gently curved roofline. There are no awkward corners and sleek coupe look better with simple, swept-back appearance. Last year, five-door hatchback Forte5 joinsedthe lineup, with more truncated roofline at the rear. for the indoor highlight one of the models keep it simple, without further ado, and style though not very trend-setting.