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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

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

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
25 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Backup Camera

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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