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2017 Kia Forte SX specs & colors

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
$26,000
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2017 Kia Forte SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
23 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
201 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6 L/97
Displacement
195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

61 in
Track Width, Front
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Liftover Height
97 ft³
Passenger Volume
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
53 in
Second Hip Room
23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
57 in
Height, Overall
39 in
Second Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
171 in
Length, Overall
5
Passenger Capacity
36 in
Second Leg Room
106 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Trunk Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
61 in
Track Width, Rear
54 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Backup Camera

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,925 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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