2018 Kia Forte LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 32 combined MPG
  • 179.5" length, 56.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Garnet Red

Interior
Sabre Black
Gray

Packages

  • LX Rear Camera Package

    $400

    Starting MSRP

    • Rear Camera Display
  • LX Popular Package

    $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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    $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)

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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