2018 Kia Forte LX specs & colors

4dr Car

Change trim
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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 28 combined MPG
  • 171.3" length, 57.1" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silky Silver

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

  • LX Popular Plus Package

    $2,000

    Starting MSRP

    • Front Door Pocket Lighting
    • Push Button Start w/Smart Key
    • Overhead Reading Light
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    $2,000

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
25 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
147 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
25 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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