2012 Kia Forte Koup SX

[@Ben-mq8ug]

I own one, very smooth and has a nice acceleration. Has nice speakers, Bluetooth, and 2.4l which can keep up with 0-60 cars.

[@tEwLman]

Yeah the speakers are pretty nice, better than most stock. I wanted to upgrade them but I don't see the need.

[@iceyjf127]

how does it run now? any problems etc. I wanna get one soon

[@Ben-mq8ug]

Nothing really, make sure you get all year tires or you will slide, not your car out of line and will eat two good tires.....

[@pashaboss6]

I wanna buy one it seems perfect for the price..But i heard that it got a noisy cabin is it that annoying?

[@Sirradal]

My '13 is pretty much the same as yours minus the paddle shifters, and automatic. I put the Turbokits CAI on it. Supposed to increase HP by 7, but didn't get a big difference on the strip. I got a stock vid up (on the strip) will put up the CAI strip vid sometime this week.

[@muntaserbarsoom6097]

I am happy for you... I used to have a 2010 model it had no LED head lights and no paddle shifters... It's a real nice sporty car tough.

[@trevorgreeno8873]

Thought the 2012 sx came with spoiler? Mine did

[@butlerdanielp]

might be getting one within two weeks! What were the major differences between the EX and SX

[@tEwLman]

Im not sure. I know the SX is obviously fully loaded. I think theres a difference in HP and TQ too. I think the EX has a 2.0L, the SX has a 2.4

[@butlerdanielp]

Ya I looked into it. Hardly any Sx in my area so a EX will have to do. Nice review of everything

[@tEwLman]

Yeah thank you. the SX is nice I haven't been in an EX but I like the features of the SX and you can notice the power difference im sure.

[@tEwLman]

yessir! we will have to take it on the streets one day!

[@alecstuckeyguitar]

How has the cars reliability been so far for you? Would you recommend it? Thinking about getting one. How is the ride? Quiet? I heard it was kind of rough.

[@tEwLman]

stock is 173hp and I think 160tq. The 2.0 is 153hp but I have the 2.4. That is of course..for now. I have a few mods comin!

[@TianRmz097]

My brothers first car had keyless entry and keyless start.

[@carlosa.acevedo7466]

Its a really nice car, congrats on the upgrade. Hope you enjoy it man 👍

[@tEwLman]

Thanks man! I miss the Rio but this one is nicer. Not a huge fan of a coupe but it is what it is. More so an impulse buy lol

[@nerubianweaver9706]

Bmak18 how your car so far? Got mine EX... just curious about reliability of korean made cars...i attracted to the body line of the koup thats why i have but in terms of engine i have not much idea compares to the japanese made known for durability and reliability... so far i enjoy driving my koup only but i noticed not good in gas..

[@tEwLman]

still pacman My Koup is actually pretty good. I've owned the Rio and that was a reliable and fuel efficient car. Never had any issues with it which is why i stuck with Kia and got this one. Definitely a good body on it. Engines are reliable but not very powerful. I have the 2.4L which tops out just under 200hp. It costs me in todays gas prices roughly $25-30 to fill up and lasts me about a week and a half.

[@DamianMasters]

custom exhaust? or stock? sounds nice

[@WhiteKitta]

so pretty and I so LOVE those sexy back lights!......but you don't think its fuel efficient? .....and can you tell me how big the trunk is?

[@whynot7026]

It's a ok car, I know bcuz I have one. I just don't like the fact that it doesn't have good handling on taking corners , KIA should of dropped the car a little more to make it more of a center gravity while taking turns. And if you are gunning it at full throttle the car kind of slows down when u shift gears!

[@tEwLman]

Yeah I've noticed that. I don't usually take corners that hard anyways lol but it is a smooth ride on the highway.

[@sexxiehighblue07]

Yeah, it doesn't take corners well...it's an okay sports car. (I have one too and I love it!!!) but I'd keep it for looks as far as racing goes...I also have a 98 Eclipse (DSM-2.0L-16V-DOHC engine) it doesn't pick up as fast as my Kia but it rides very smooth and I takes Corners hard and fast and hugs them well!! Were as with the Kia, it feels unsafe. Once I drop a turbo charger in my eclipse "the Kia is definitely for looks only. It's a coool car though...my eclipse just has a more of a sport type feel and it's rides like a sports car better than the Kia...they're in the same class and my eclipse is obviously way older but it still stands it's ground well...

[@Kahnklingon84]

turn off tss

[@tEwLman]

Auto. But I can switch to manual with the gear shift or it has paddle shifters!

[@supercooled]

What's with the vest? Are you a cop? Street cleaner?

[@tEwLman]

Security

[@tEwLman]

how many hp do you get?

[@christiancastillo411]

Hey how much did it cost you a year ago?

[@tEwLman]

It was 15, got down to 13.5

[@Sirradal]

Nice video. What have you done to it so far? And are you part of the club on facebook? (Koup Squad)

[@tEwLman]

Right now I haven't done much of anything. Just changed the spark plugs and dropped in a K&N filter until I get the typhoon. and no but I will become a member now, thanks!

[@Sirradal]

You're welcome. Don't forget to check out KDM Alliance, KDM Nation Koups, StreetKiaz, and KDM Stance. (All car clubs on Facebook)

[@tEwLman]

Sirradal Yes I am a member of StreetKiaz on FB!

[@Sirradal]

Bmak18 Cool, me too. Have you started any mods yet?

[@tEwLman]

No i haven't. Didn't plan on much, plus i got some pretty extensive hail damage from last summer which left small dents al over my car.. kinda killed the mood to spend a lot modifying it lol

[@shawngordon2542]

Can you stream audio through bluetooth?

[@tEwLman]

Shawn Gordon Yes. You can pair your cellphone with the car and make handsfree calls or listen to music.

[@shawngordon2542]

Bmak18 Thanks! I was debating on whether to get a KIA forte, but now i'm sold!

[@tEwLman]

Yeah it might depend on the year but this 2012 had that option