2017 Kia Forte LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
LX Manual
$16,600
LX Auto
$17,600
S Auto
$19,300
EX Auto
$21,300
EX Auto
$22,100
SX DCT
$23,800
SX Manual
$26,000
$17,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2017 Kia Forte LX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 32 combined MPG
  • 179.5" length, 56.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Garnet Red

Interior
Sabre Black
Gray

Packages

  • LX Popular Package

    $900

    Starting MSRP

    • soft-touch dash and front upper door panels
    • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
    • Overhead Map Light
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    $900

    Starting MSRP

    • soft-touch dash and front upper door panels
    • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
    • Overhead Map Light
    • Rear-Camera Display
    • Cruise Control
    • steering wheel mounted controls
    • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
    • Drive Mode System
    • (Normal
    • ECO
    • Sport)
    • Sliding Armrest
    • (vs
    • non-sliding on center console)
    • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3
    • 4.3"display unit
    • SIRIUS satellite radio
    • USB/auxiliary input jacks
    • 6 speakers
    • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
    • and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
    • Auto-On/Off Headlights
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
    • Sunglass Holder

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
29 City / 38 Hwy
Horsepower
147 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
Displacement
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
29 City / 38 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
5
Second Leg Room
36 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Passenger Volume
96 ft³
Length, Overall
180 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Front Hip Room
54 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Head Room
39 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15 X 6 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
2,804 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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