Hawkinson Kia
Matteson Auto Mall - 5501 Miller Circle Drive Matteson, IL 60443Sales: (877) 317-9168
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2012 KIA FORTE
New 2012 Kia Forte at Hawkinson Kia of Matteson - New Kia Cars near Chicago, IL
Hawkinson Kia, in the Matteson Auto Mall, has become the most talked about Kia dealer in Chicago.Our great customer service and competitive Kia pricing policy means our customers are satisfied with how they were treated and what they paid for their vehicle.
From the moment you enter our dealership, you can tell that you are not in a "typical" new car dealership.
Our friendly Kia staff and no pressure environment have become the standard for all Chicago Kia dealers and has allowed us to become one the top Chicago Kia dealers.
Conveniently located in the Matteson Auto Mall at I-57 and Lincoln Highway, we are also a favorite dealer of the neighbors in Matteson.
As the leading Chicago, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, River Oaks and Joliet Kia dealer, Hawkinson Kia is always adding fresh new Kia models from which to choose.
This makes it easy to find the perfect package and color scheme for your new Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Sorento, Kia Sedona, Kia Optima, & Kia Sportage.
If it is the brand new Kia Forte is what you desire, Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall has the best selection in Chicago.
2012 Kia Forte - Compact Car Segment
The 2012 Kia Forte should see no major changes following the introduction of a hatchback body style.
The five-seat Forte is Kia's entry in the compact-car segment, and it's available with a choice of four-cylinder engines and comes standard with numerous safety features. It's sold as a sedan, a four-door hatchback and a coupe, which Kia calls the Koup. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla.
2012 Kia Forte - New for 2012
For the 2012 model year, EX trim levels of the Forte gain a telescoping steering wheel and the Forte five-door hatchback is no longer available with a manual transmission.
2012 Kia Forte - Forte Exterior
The Forte sports crisp styling that gives the sedan an athletic shape. You don't have to look too closely to find resemblances to other small cars. The front end, for instance, looks similar to a Civic, and the Forte's taillights look like the Mitsubishi Lancer's.
Exterior features include:
- Standard 15-inch steel wheels with covers
- Optional 16-inch alloy wheels
- SX version gets sport suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels
- Optional sunroof
2012 Kia Forte - Forte Interior
There are available steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Kia says the sedan's trunk offers 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space, and the hatchback has 19.4 cubic feet of space. Interior features include:Standard cloth seats
- Optional leather upholstery
- Optional heated front seats
- Optional air conditioning
- Optional keyless entry
- Optional telescoping steering wheel
- Optional navigation system with backup camera
- Optional push-button start
2012 Kia Forte - Under the Hood
LX and EX models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 156 horsepower. Choosing the SX trim brings a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 173 hp. Mechanical features include:
- Standard six-speed manual transmission
- Optional six-speed automatic
- Front-wheel drive
2012 Kia Forte - Forte Safety
Standard safety features include:
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Active head restraints for the front seats
2012 Kia Forte - Fuel Economy
If fuel economy is a concern, the Forte's optional Fuel Economy Package is available on EX sedan models with the 2.0-liter four and six-speed automatic.
The package includes low rolling-resistance tires and aerodynamic enhancements that result in 27 mpg in the city, and 37 mpg on the highway.
Come in and Test Drive your New Kia Forte today! Read more about the Kia Forte click here.