2018 Kia Forte Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Forte EX Auto Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc

    6-way adjustable driver's seat

  • 6-Way Driver Seat -inc

    Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement

  • 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc

    Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement

  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

  • Gauges -inc

    Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer

  • Power Rear Windows

  • Leather Steering Wheel

  • Front Cupholder

  • Rear Cupholder

  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start

  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button

  • Remote Releases -Inc

    Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel

  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls

  • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning

  • HVAC -inc

    Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts

  • Illuminated Glove Box

  • Driver Foot Rest

  • Full Cloth Headliner

  • Vinyl Door Trim Insert

  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material

  • Leather Seat Trim

  • Interior Trim -inc

    Simulated Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents

  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror

  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination

  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets

  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

  • Front Map Lights

  • Full Carpet Floor Covering

  • Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim

  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage

  • Cargo Features -inc

    Tire Mobility Kit

  • Cargo Space Lights

  • FOB Controls -inc

    Cargo Access

  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins

  • Delayed Accessory Power

  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down

  • Power Door Locks

  • Trip Computer

  • Outside Temp Gauge

  • Analog Appearance

  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints

  • 1 Seatback Storage Pocket

  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material

  • Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest

  • Perimeter Alarm

  • Immobilizer

  • Air Filtration

  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets

  • Exterior

  • Wheels

    17\ x 7.0\ Alloy

  • Tires

    P215/45R17

  • Wheels w/Machined Accents

  • Tire Mobility Kit

  • Clearcoat Paint

  • Body-Colored Front Bumper

  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent

  • Chrome Side Windows Trim

  • Chrome Door Handles

  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator

  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster

  • Light Tinted Glass

  • Front Windshield -inc

    Sun Visor Strip

  • Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park

  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels

  • Black Grille w/Chrome Surround

  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access

  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off

  • Front Fog Lamps

  • Perimeter/Approach Lights

  • LED Brakelights

  • Entertainment

  • Radio

    UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3 Audio -inc

  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Voice Activation

  • Streaming Audio

  • Window Grid Antenna

  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Regular Unleaded I-4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.0 L/122

  • Fuel System

    Gasoline Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    164 @ 6200

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    151 @ 4000

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    600

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    90

  • Safety

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control

  • Side Impact Beams

  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags

  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot

  • and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • 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

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Rack-Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    34.8

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • Engine

    2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT GDI

  • Transmission

    6-Speed Automatic -inc

  • Front-Wheel Drive

  • 3.06 Axle Ratio

  • 90 Amp Alternator

  • 68-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection

  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar

  • Electric Power-Assist Steering

  • 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank

  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher

  • 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

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Strut

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Torsion Beam

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.40

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.73

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.83

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.39

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.77

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.44

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.06

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Midsize Cars

  • Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 5 Basic Years / 60,000 Basic Miles

  • 10 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

  • 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    4-Wheel Disc

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    10.3

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA