2018 Kia Forte LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
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
See more detail $1,000
Starting MSRP
- 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
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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180 in
Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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2,855 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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