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2018 Kia Forte LX specs & colors

MSRP
LX Manual
$16,800
LX Auto
$17,900
LX Auto
$18,300
S Auto
$19,400
EX Auto
$21,700
EX Auto
$22,200
SX DCT
$23,900
SX Manual
$26,100
$16,800
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Forte LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black
Gray

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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

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

Weight & Capacity

2,855 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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