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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
1.6 L/97
Displacement
201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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®
Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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