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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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