What's New 2012

*Information Subject to Change*
Last Updated 8/2/2011
Bold= latest updates

Forte Koup - EX, SX

Exterior:
  • No changes
Interior:
  • Standard telescopic steering wheel (EX)
  • Added Supervision™ meter cluster (EX Technology Package)
Mechanical:
  • No changes

Forte/Forte 5-door - LX, EX, SX (sedan); EX, SX (5-door)

Exterior:
  • No changes
Interior:
  • Standard telescopic steering wheel (EX)
  • Added Supervision™ meter cluster (EX Technology Package)
Mechanical:
  • A/T only on 5-door



Soul - base, + (plus), ! (exclaim)

Exterior:
  • Multi-reflector headlamps (base, +)
  • Projection headlamps w/ LED daytime running lights (!)
  • LED tail lamps (!)
  • Revised 18" alloy wheels
  • Tire width increased from 225/45R18 to 235/45R18
  • Revised 16" alloy wheels
  • Revised 15" wheel covers
  • Revised front fog lights (+ w/ power sunroof w/ fog lights, !)
  • Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
  • Side mirrors w/ turn signal indicators (+, !)
  • Revised hood, front and rear fascias
  • Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
    standard on !)
  • Added Moss to list of exterior colors


Interior:
  • Revised center stack and gear shift design
  • UVO system w/ HD Radio UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Available Navigation system with SiruisXM Traffic™ (! w/ Premium Package)
  • Available Infinity Audio System (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Auto on/off headlamps (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
    standard on !)
  • Two-stage heated front seats (vs. previous one-stage) (! w/ Premium Package)
  • Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors (+)
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Revised speaker lamp illumination (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Tire mobility kit
  • Revised interior cloth (+)


Mechanical:
  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI engine (base)
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine (+, !)
  • 6-speed automatic transmission (vs. previous 4-speed) (optional on base, +; standard on !)
  • 6-speed manual transmission (vs. previous 5-speed)
  • Electric power steering (vs. hydraulic)
  • Active eco system (applies to A/T)
  • Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
  • Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
  • Eco Package (A/T only) w/ Idle Stop and Go (ISG) (optional on A/T base, +)

Fuel Economy (city/highway):
6-speed 1.6L M/T: 27/35 (CITY +1/HWY +4)
6-speed 1.6L A/T: 27/35 (new for 2012)
6-speed 2.0L M/T: 26/34 (CITY +2/HWY +4)
6-speed 2.0L A/T: 26/34 (CITY +2/HWY +4)



Optima - LX, EX, SX

Exterior:
  • Chrome accented exterior door handles replace body color door handles (LX)
  • Standard fog lights (LX)
  • Standard heated outside mirrors (LX)
  • Standard automatic light control (LX)
  • Silver wheel cap standard on 16- and 17-inch wheels (from black)
  • Standard LED tail lights (EX)
Interior:
  • Add Infinity audio system w/ eight speakers, UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package, HD Radio and power folding outside mirrors to Premium Package (EX, EX Turbo and SX)
  • Remove Infinity audio system w/ eight speakers from Technology Package (EX, EX Turbo and SX)
  • Revised center fascia finish
  • Standard wood trim and metal PRND bezel (EX)
  • Tire Mobility Kit (2.4L GDI)
Mechanical:
  • No changes

Sportage - LX, EX, SX

Exterior:
  • Standard 17-inch alloy wheels (LX only; previously optional)
  • Low rolling resistance tires (LX only)


Interior:
  • Standard UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (EX and SX − deleted when Navigation option chosen)
  • New seat treatment (integrated new anti-soiling, anti-static, and antibacterial fabric properties) (standard on EX cloth only)
  • Added low washer fluid warning (with Supervision meter cluster only)
  • Added standard floor console and cup holder rubber mat
  • Added folding key (with keyless entry vehicles only)


Mechanical:
  • Added rear suspension dynamic dampers and increased floor insulation for improved NVH performance
  • Added standard high performance dampers to EX


Fuel Economy (city/highway):
  • 6-speed 2.4L M/T FWD: 21/29
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T FWD: 22/32 (HWY +1)
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T AWD: 21/28
  • 6-speed 2.0L A/T FWD (Turbo GDI): 22/29 (HWY +2)
  • 6-speed 2.0L A/T AWD (Turbo GDI): 21/26 (HWY +1)


Sorento − LX, EX, SX

Exterior:
  • Available power folding side mirrors
  • Added chromed dual pipe/muffler exhaust (GDI four-cylinder)
  • New five-spoke hyper finish wheel design (EX)
  • Added stainless step pad (SX)


Interior:
  • New YES-Essentials seat treatment (integrated new anti-soiling, anti-static, and antibacterial fabric properties)
  • Standard UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (EX)
  • Available electro-chromatic rear-view mirror with compass (optional EX)
  • Optional third row of seating (base LX V6; previously standard)
  • Back-up rear sonar (optional LX; standard EX/SX - previously not available on SX)
  • Standard interior illumination (EX)
  • Added memory driver's seat and mirror position passenger seat and driver ventilated cooled seats (optional EX; standard SX)
  • Improved three-position heated seat switch (optional LX and EX; standard SX)
  • Available four-way power passenger seat (optional EX, standard SX)
  • Standard heated and wood trim steering wheel, upgraded A-pillar cloth trim and revised interior trim (SX)


Mechanical:
  • Available 2.4L GDI engine (191 @ 6300 horsepower, 181 @ 4250 lb.-ft. torque) provides class leading highway MPG and four-cylinder horsepower


Fuel Economy (city/highway):
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T FWD: 21/29
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T AWD: 21/27
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T FWD (GDI): 22/32 (+1 CTY / +3 HWY)
  • 6-speed 2.4L A/T AWD (GDI): 21/28
  • 6-speed 3.5L A/T FWD: 20/26
  • 6-speed 3.5L A/T AWD: 18/24


Starting MSRP (without $800 destination):
  • Base: $21,250
  • LX: $23,150
  • EX: $25,950
  • SX: $33,150


Sedona − LX, EX

Exterior:
  • Revised exterior color selection

Interior:
  • Rear seat entertainment system available (LX; previously only available on EX)
  • Updated electrochromatic mirror


Mechanical:
  • No changes


Fuel Economy (city/highway):
  • A/T: 18/25


Starting MSRP (without $800 destination):
  • LX: $24,900
  • EX: $29,190


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