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2018 Kia Forte SX 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
$23,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Forte SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
25 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
201 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
1.6 L/97
Displacement
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
25 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,031 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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