Fisker Karma
2012 model years · Generation introduced 2012
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- Available years
- 2012
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $102,000
The overview
The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid can run on battery power for the first 38 miles. Its 2.0-liter, 160-hp turbocharged GM-supplied gas engine kicks in and turns a generator for longer trips. The cramped backseat, coarse-sounding engine, frustrating controls, and haphazard fit and finish belie $108,000 sticker price. As heavy as some full-size SUVs, the 5,400-pound Karma rides and handles well, but its sheer bulk hampers agility and the car doesn't feel very quick despite a nominal 403 hp. On electric power we got the equivalent of 66 mpg, but only 22 mpg overall running on gas. It takes about 6 hours to recharge the 20-kWh-battery on 240 volts and 16 hours on 120V. 2012 was the Karma's only model year.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ Eco Sport sedan Rear 2.0-liter 4 (403 hp) plugin hybrid (Premium Gasoline) Direct 1-speed | $102,000 | Not rated | Not rated | Unavailable |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
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2012 model
Eco Sport sedan Rear 2.0-liter 4 (403 hp) plugin hybrid (Premium Gasoline) Direct 1-speed · Plug-in hybrid · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $102,000 - $115,000
Ratings
- Road test score
- 57/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 34 MPG
- Tested highway
- 55 MPG
- Tested overall
- 44 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,355
- Cruising range
- 445 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 52 in
- Wheelbase
- 124 in
- Weight
- 5,395 lb
- Maximum load
- 750 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 0 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 2591 First published: December 19, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
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Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.