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

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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

Currant Red

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

  • S Technology Plus Package

    $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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    $1,700

    Starting MSRP

    • 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
  • S Technology Package

    $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

    $1,500

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Optional
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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