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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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