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2018 Kia Forte S 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
$19,400
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Forte S

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

  • $1,700

    Starting MSRP

    • Supervision Meter Cluster
    • 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster)
    • Lane Keep Assist
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    • Supervision Meter Cluster
    • 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster)
    • Lane Keep Assist
    • Push-Button Start System
    • Smart Key and Smart Trunk
    • Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows
    • Perimeter Approach Lighting
    • Pedestrian Detection
    • Lane Change Assist
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    • Power Sunroof
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • Engine Immobilizer
    • Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
    • Lane Departure Warning System
    • LED Taillights
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    • Front Collision Warning System
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
    • Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators
  • $1,500

    Starting MSRP

    • Supervision Meter Cluster
    • 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster)
    • Lane Keep Assist
    See more detail
    • Supervision Meter Cluster
    • 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster)
    • Lane Keep Assist
    • Push-Button Start System
    • Smart Key and Smart Trunk
    • Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows
    • Perimeter Approach Lighting
    • Pedestrian Detection
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    • Power Sunroof
    • Engine Immobilizer
    • Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
    • Lane Departure Warning System
    • LED Taillights
    • Front Collision Warning System
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
    • Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Backup Camera

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,811 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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