2018 Kia Forte SX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sabre Black
Packages
$3,600
Starting MSRP
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Supervision Meter Cluster
- 4.2-inch Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) color LCD screen
See more detail $3,600
Starting MSRP
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Supervision Meter Cluster
- 4.2-inch Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) color LCD screen
- Xenon HID Headlights
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- rear vents and auto-defog system
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Power Sunroof
- Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
Specifications
Highlights
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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23 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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1.6 L/97
Displacement
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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171 in
Length, Overall
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Optional
Backup Camera
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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