2023 Kia Forte LX specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- LX IVT $19,690
- LXS IVT $20,190
- GT-Line IVT $21,890
- GT DCT $24,390
- GT Manual $25,090
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize Cars |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 X 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 X 6 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 132 @ 4500 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 147 @ 6200 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 574.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 30 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 34 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 420.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 41 MPG |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.68 - 0.39 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.89 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.82 |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2908 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.7 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.9 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 51.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 182.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System | Standard |
| Window Grid Antenna | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Radio: 8" Display Audio -inc: 4 speakers, 8" touch screen, HD radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | Standard |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Wheels: 15" x 6.0J Steel | Standard |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | Standard |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | Standard |
| Tires: P195/65R15 LRR All-Season | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | Standard |
| Manual Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Cloth Seat Trim | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Driver Seat | Standard |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Bench Front Facing Rear Seat | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | Standard |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | Standard |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard |
| Engine: 2.0L I4 MPI 16V DOHC w/Dual CVVT | Standard |
| 4.89 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | Standard |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | Standard |
| 150 Amp Alternator | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and Drive Mode Select (DMS) w/sport and comfort indicator | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| 14 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Steering | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) | Standard |
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