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2012 KIA FORTE TOP
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback · 5-door · Gasoline
VIN KNAFW5A32C5598532
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: HWASUNG, SOUTH KOREA
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: HWASUNG, SOUTH KOREA
Powertrain & mechanical
- Engine, 2.4 L
- Engine modelDOHC MPI THETA II
- Valve trainDual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- PlantKia Motors Corporation
Standard safety equipment
- Front airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Side airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Curtain airbags1st and 2nd Rows
- Seat beltsManual
- Tire pressure monitoringDirect
Body & dimensions
- Body styleHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Doors5
- Fuel injectionMultipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Safety recalls (4)
- Engine
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Top 3 of 4 campaigns shown. Check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
EPA Fuel Economy and Environment
26combined
MPG
MPG
22 city
31 highway
31 highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,400
You spend $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
$2,400
You spend $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
Smog rating 5/10
CO2 341 g/mi
variant selected manually. Cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at current EPA fuel prices (regular $4.15/gal). Actual results will vary. Source: fueleconomy.gov
GOVERNMENT 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGS
- Overall vehicle score★★★★☆
- Frontal crash — driver★★★★★
- Frontal crash — passenger★★★☆☆
- Side crash★★★★☆
- Rollover★★★★☆
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) with 5 being the highest. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nhtsa.gov
Vehicle data: NHTSA vPIC · EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA safety ratings & recalls · Jul 7, 2026 · vincheck.me
