Skip to main content

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

Showing the 2018 Kia Forte LX Auto

Shop Now

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.0 L/122
Displacement
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Compare trims

2018 Kia Forte LX

Wondering which trim is right for you?