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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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