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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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