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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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