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2012 Kia Forte VIN decoder
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Every sample 2012 Kia Forte VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier KNA. The tenth character is C, the model-year code for 2012; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 5 here. The factory records place assembly at Hwasung, South Korea. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · Gasoline and 2.4L · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2012 Kia Forte VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
2012 Kia Forte trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | 2.0L · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 59 |
| GL | 2.0L · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 11 |
| GLS | 2.0L · Gasoline | Coupe | 2-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 8 |
| GLS | 2.0L · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 5-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 8 |
| TOP | 2.4L · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 6 |
| TOP | 2.4L · Gasoline | Coupe | 2-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 4 |
| TOP | 2.4L · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 5-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 3 |
| GL | 2.0L · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 5-door | Hwasung, South Korea | 1 |
Sample 2012 Kia Forte VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
KNAFT4A21C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A22C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A24C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A25C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A26C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A28C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A2XC5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT5A21C5 - GL
- Series
- GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A20C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A21C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A22C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A23C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A24C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A25C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A26C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A27C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A28C5 - GLS
- Series
- GLS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Displacement L
- 2.0
- Engine Model
- DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- KIA CORPORATION
- Plant City
- Hwasung
- Plant Country
- South Korea
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 2000.0
- Displacement CI
- 122.04748818946
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC MPI THETA II
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Plant Company Name
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- TD
- TPMS
- Direct
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR