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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 - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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