2018 Kia Forte Models & Specs

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LX Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC D
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 13.2 gal.
  • Torque: 132 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 147 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 29/37
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 14.9 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2855 lbs.
  • Tires: P195/65HR15 - P205/55HR16
  • Front Head Room: 39.1"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.2"
  • Wheelbase: 106.3"
  • Length: 179.5"
  • Width: 70.1"
  • Height: 56.3"
  • Valves per cylinder: 4

Interior Features

  • Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Cloth Seat Trim
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
  • 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
  • Front Center Armrest
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
  • Vinyl Door Trim Insert
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Interior Accents
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material
  • Glove Box
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
  • Power Rear Windows
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • 1 12V DC Power Outlet
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Trip Computer
  • Analog Appearance

Entertainment Features

  • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System -inc: SiriusXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 4 speakers, Bluetooth wireless technology and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control
  • Streaming Audio
  • Window Grid Antenna

Exterior Features

  • Wheels: 15" x 6.0" Steel w/Full Wheel Covers
  • Tires: P195/65R15
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Black Side Windows Trim
  • Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Auto Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster

Safety Features

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners

Mechanical Features

  • Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT MPI
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 60-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 90 Amp Alternator
  • Front Anti-Roll Bar
  • Electric Power-Assist Steering
  • 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • Axle Ratio: 6--3.065 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Additional Equipment

Option group 022 ($400)

  • LX Rear Camera Package
  • Rear Camera Display

Option group 033 ($1,000)

  • Fleet Package I
  • Wheels: 16" Alloy
  • Tires: 16"
  • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio
  • 4.3" rear camera display
  • LX Popular Package
  • Covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
  • Auto-On/Off Headlights
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
  • Overhead Map Light
  • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
  • Sunglass Holder
  • Cruise Control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
  • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • USB/auxiliary input jacks
  • 7" touch-screen display
  • Rearview camera
  • 6 speakers including tweeter speakers
  • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
  • And steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Front Sliding Armrest
  • (vs
  • Non-sliding on center console)

Option group 034 ($1,350)

  • LX Popular Package
  • Covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
  • Auto-On/Off Headlights
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
  • Overhead Map Light
  • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
  • Sunglass Holder
  • Cruise Control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
  • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • USB/auxiliary input jacks
  • 7" touch-screen display
  • Rearview camera
  • 6 speakers including tweeter speakers
  • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
  • And steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Front Sliding Armrest
  • (vs
  • Non-sliding on center console)
  • Fleet Package II
  • Wheels: 16" Alloy
  • Tires: 16"

Option group 025 ($1,000)

  • LX Popular Package
  • Covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
  • Auto-On/Off Headlights
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
  • Overhead Map Light
  • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
  • Sunglass Holder
  • Cruise Control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
  • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • USB/auxiliary input jacks
  • 7" touch-screen display
  • Rearview camera
  • 6 speakers including tweeter speakers
  • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
  • And steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Front Sliding Armrest
  • (vs
  • Non-sliding on center console)

Lx popular package ($1,000)

  • Covered console w/dual 12v outlet and drive mode select
  • Auto-On/Off Headlights
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Front Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
  • Overhead Map Light
  • Illuminated Ignition & Glovebox
  • Sunglass Holder
  • Cruise Control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • Rear Center Armrest w/Cupholders
  • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • USB/auxiliary input jacks
  • 7" touch-screen display
  • Rearview camera
  • 6 speakers including tweeter speakers
  • Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition
  • And steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Front Sliding Armrest
  • (vs
  • Non-sliding on center console)

Lx rear camera package ($400)

  • Rear Camera Display

Port Installed Options

Paint protection film package ($200)

  • Bumper applique
  • Door pocket film and hood film

Sports package ($197)

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