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2018 Kia Forte LX

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Pricing

Invoice price

$ 16,415

Destination charge

$ 895

Best in Class

Best in class

Starting price, available technology options, sportiness

Fuel Economy

Highway

34MPG

City

25MPG

Combined

28MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning zones

Single

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

Occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

Dual

Side airbags

Front

Side curtain airbags

Rear

Audio System

Antenna type

Mast

Auxiliary audio input

USB

In-Dash CD

MP3 Playback

Radio

AM/FM

Satellite radio

SiriusXM

Total speakers

4

Brakes

ABS

4-wheel

Front brake diameter

11.0

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rear brake diameter

10.3

Rear brake type

Disc

Comfort Features

Armrests

Rear folding

Door sill trim

Scuff plate

Floor material

Carpet

Shift knob trim

Urethane

Steering wheel trim

Urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle

Front

Center console

Front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

Rear

Multi-function remote

Trunk release

One-touch windows

1

Power outlet(s)

12V front

Power windows

Lockout button

Rearview mirror

Manual day/night

Steering wheel

Tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel mounted controls

Phone

Storage

Accessory hook

Vanity mirrors

Dual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio

4.33

Engine

Alternator

90 amps

Battery

Maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color

Body-color

Exhaust tip color

Stainless steel

Front bumper color

Body-color

Grille color

Black

Mirror color

Body-color

Rear bumper color

Body-color

Window trim

Black

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display

Range

Gauge

Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

Low washer fluid

Lights

Headlights

Halogen

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

Manual folding

Side mirrors

Heated

Safety

Child seat anchors

LATCH system

Crumple zones

Rear

Impact sensor

Door unlock

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors

Front

Front seatbelts

3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point

Seatbelt pretensioners

Front

Seatbelt warning sensor

Front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments

Reclining

Front headrests

Adjustable

Front seat type

Bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

Reclining

Rear headrests

Adjustable

Rear seat folding

Split

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench

Upholstery

Cloth

Security

Anti-theft system

Alarm

Power door locks

Auto-locking

Stability and Traction

Steering

Steering ratio

15.7

Turns lock-to-lock

3.0

Suspension

Front shock type

Monotube

Front spring type

Coil

Front struts

MacPherson

Front suspension classification

Independent

Front suspension type

Lower control arms

Rear shock type

Monotube

Rear spring type

Coil

Rear suspension classification

Semi-independent

Rear suspension type

Torsion beam

Telematics

Wireless data link

Bluetooth

Tires and Rims

Tire type

All season

Wheel covers

Full

Wheels

Steel

Windows

Front wipers

Variable intermittent

Power windows

Safety reverse

Solar-tinted glass

Rear

Window defogger

Rear

ABS

4-wheel

MP3 Player

x

Drive Type

Drive type

FWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

13.2 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

14.9 cu ft

Passenger volume

96.2 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Angle of approach

15 degrees

Angle of departure

19.9 degrees

Front track

61.5 in

Ground clearance

5.3 in

Height

56.3 in

Length

179.5 in

Rear track

62 in

Wheelbase

106.3 in

Width

70.1 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

2811 tons

Gross vehicle weight range

3001-4000 lbs

Gross vehicle weight rating

3836 lbs

Performance Specifications

Turning circle

34.8 ft

Seating

Head room in front

39.1 in

Head room in rear

37.3 in

Hip room in front

53.8 in

Hip room in rear

53.1 in

Leg room in front

42.2 in

Leg room in rear

35.9 in

Maximum seating

5

Seating rows

2

Shoulder room in front

56.1 in

Shoulder room in rear

54.9 in

Standard seating

5

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

P195/65R15

Rear wheel diameter

15.0 x 6.0 in

Tire type

P195/65R15

Wheel diameter

15.0 x 6.0 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

Not Available

4-wheel ABS

Standard

Brake assist

Standard

Daytime running lights

Not Available

Electronic stability control

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Front driver airbags

Standard

Front passenger airbags

Standard

Rollover stability control

Not Available

Side curtain airbags

Standard

Side impact airbags

Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

Standard

Strategic Vision

Customer Love Index Winner: Brand Under 26k

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Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

Nu 2.0L I4 147hp 132ft. lbs.

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

6-Speed Manual

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

Gasoline

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

Federal all altitude

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

JKMXV02.04E5

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

5

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

6

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.

EliteElite

Basic

New Car Basic Warranty

60 months, 60,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

120 months, 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

60 months, 60,000 miles

Rust

Corrosion

60 months, 100,000 miles

Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP 2021-08-16 21V260000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH 2022-02-10 21V622000
AIR BAGS 2022-03-21 22V031000