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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
$17,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Forte LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black
Gray

Packages

  • $1,000

    Starting MSRP

    • covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
    • Auto-On/Off Headlights
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
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    • covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
    • Auto-On/Off Headlights
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
    • Overhead Map Light
    • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
    • Sunglass Holder
    • Cruise Control
    • steering wheel mounted controls
    • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
    • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3
    • SiriusXM satellite radio
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
    • USB/auxiliary input jacks
    • 7" touch-screen display
    • rearview camera
    • 6 speakers including tweeter speakers
    • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
    • and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
    • Front Sliding Armrest
    • (vs
    • non-sliding on center console)
  • $400

    Starting MSRP

    • Rear Camera Display

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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