2012 Kia Forte Koup SX

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
  • This is my new 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX. Traded in my '10 Rio today to upgrade to something a little nicer. This car has so many features that I wanted to do to my other car but didn't want to spend the time and money..so I bought a new car altogether! Please if you have one, comment what sort of things you've done or want to do!

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  • @Ben-mq8ug
    @Ben-mq8ug 9 років тому +8

    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
      @tEwLman  9 років тому +3

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

    • @iceyjf127
      @iceyjf127 8 років тому +1

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

    • @Ben-mq8ug
      @Ben-mq8ug 8 років тому +1

      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
      @pashaboss6 5 років тому +1

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

  • @Sirradal
    @Sirradal 10 років тому +1

    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
    @muntaserbarsoom6097 6 років тому

    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.

  • @carlosa.acevedo7466
    @carlosa.acevedo7466 9 років тому +3

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

      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
      @nerubianweaver9706 9 років тому +1

      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
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

      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.

  • @tEwLman
    @tEwLman  11 років тому +1

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

  • @alecstuckeyguitar
    @alecstuckeyguitar 9 років тому +1

    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.

  • @whynot7026
    @whynot7026 9 років тому +3

    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
      @tEwLman  9 років тому +1

      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
      @sexxiehighblue07 9 років тому

      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
      @Kahnklingon84 7 років тому

      turn off tss

  • @TianRmz097
    @TianRmz097 10 років тому

    My brothers first car had keyless entry and keyless start.

  • @tEwLman
    @tEwLman  11 років тому

    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!

  • @WhiteKitta
    @WhiteKitta 9 років тому

    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?

  • @butlerdanielp
    @butlerdanielp 10 років тому +1

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  10 років тому

      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
      @butlerdanielp 10 років тому

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  10 років тому

      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.

  • @trevorgreeno8873
    @trevorgreeno8873 5 років тому

    Thought the 2012 sx came with spoiler? Mine did

  • @DamianMasters
    @DamianMasters 9 років тому

    custom exhaust? or stock? sounds nice

  • @tEwLman
    @tEwLman  11 років тому

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

  • @Sirradal
    @Sirradal 10 років тому +1

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  10 років тому

      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
      @Sirradal 10 років тому

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому +1

      Sirradal Yes I am a member of StreetKiaz on FB!

    • @Sirradal
      @Sirradal 9 років тому

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

      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

  • @supercooled
    @supercooled 10 років тому +1

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

  • @tEwLman
    @tEwLman  11 років тому

    how many hp do you get?

  • @christiancastillo411
    @christiancastillo411 10 років тому

    Hey how much did it cost you a year ago?

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

      It was 15, got down to 13.5

  • @shawngordon2542
    @shawngordon2542 9 років тому

    Can you stream audio through bluetooth?

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

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

    • @shawngordon2542
      @shawngordon2542 9 років тому

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

    • @tEwLman
      @tEwLman  9 років тому

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