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

Electrical

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

Engine

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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