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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
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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