Fisker Karma 2011–2012 car dimensions: 4998 mm long, 1984 mm wide and 1330 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,404 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 195 litres.
The cabin seats four with a 10.2-inch haptic touchscreen Command Center handling climate, audio, phone and other functions. Dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front and rear seats are standard. Cruise control is standard. Rear parking sensors are fitted. A rear-view camera is standard on EcoSport and EcoChic trims.
Trunk volume is 195 litres with seats in place. The fixed four-seat layout does not allow seats to fold for extra space.
No towing capacity is listed. Payload is rated at 318 kg. The car is a low-slung luxury sedan with load-leveling rear suspension but is not set up for heavy work use.
The cabin seats four in leather or EcoSuede with reclaimed wood trim. Front seats are 6-way power with lumbar and memory, plus heated fronts and rears standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps things even. The full-length solar glass roof lets in light while adding range. Front space feels roomy and supportive for long drives, but rear headroom and legroom run tight due to the low roof and battery tunnel. The 10.2-inch haptic touchscreen handles climate, audio, and more with few physical buttons. Cabin stays quiet on the highway.
EPA: 54 MPGe combined electric, 20 mpg combined gas. up to 50 miles electric range, 300 miles total.
9.0 US gal fuel tank. premium gas recommended.
No NHTSA or IIHS crash-test ratings published.
Standard: 8 airbags, ABS with brake assist, ESC, traction control, LATCH, battery disconnect, pedestrian alert sound.
Service schedule starts oil/filter at 5,000-10,000 miles with further checks at set intervals.
Fuel use starts with pure electric for daily trips under 50 miles. Once the range extender kicks in, expect around 20 mpg combined on premium gas from the 9-gallon tank. Total range reaches 300 miles. Charge times run about 6 hours on 240V or longer on 120V. The solar roof adds a small daily trickle of free energy.
Servicing follows a published schedule with oil and filter changes early on, then fluid, filter, brake, and other checks at higher mileages. Authorized service is recommended for the complex hybrid systems. Parts availability can vary given the low production volume.
Safety kit covers the basics well with eight airbags including knees and curtains, plus stability and traction control. Automatic battery disconnect and an external warning sound add EV-specific protection. No independent crash scores exist for this low-volume model.
Living with the car means planning around charging access and monitoring battery health. The aluminum structure and Brembo brakes hold up under normal use, but specialized hybrid knowledge helps with long-term care. Warranty was extended to 5 years/60,000 miles on affected units.
Length 4998 mm, Width 1984 mm, Height 1330 mm, Wheelbase 3160 mm (Karma 2011–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2012 Fisker Karma US brochure specification table, same table as fiskerautomotive.com Fisker_Karma_Specs.pdf), Body width.