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2018 Kia Forte LX 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
$18,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Forte LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

  • $2,000

    Starting MSRP

    • Front Door Pocket Lighting
    • Push Button Start w/Smart Key
    • Overhead Reading Light
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    • Front Door Pocket Lighting
    • Push Button Start w/Smart Key
    • Overhead Reading Light
    • Cruise Control
    • steering-wheel-mounted controls
    • Perimeter Approach Lighting
    • Radio: UVO eServices AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM
    • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • 7" touch-screen rear camera display
    • 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters
    • USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology
    • Auto-On/Off Headlights
    • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
    • Wheels: 16" x 6.5J Alloy
    • Tires: P205/55R16
    • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    • Engine Immobilizer
    • Sunglass Holder
    • LED Taillights
    • Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators
    • Front Fog Lights

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

53 in
Second Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Track Width, Front
171 in
Length, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Rear
42 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Height, Overall
98 ft³
Passenger Volume
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
39 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
106 in
Wheelbase
23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
36 in
Second Leg Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
39 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Trunk Volume

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,928 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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