2018 Kia Forte
LX Sedan
2nd (2014 - 2018)
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Introducing the sleek and stylish 2018 Kia Forte LX! This compact car is the perfect combination of performance and affordability. With a spacious interior and impressive fuel efficiency, the Forte LX is the ideal vehicle for daily commutes and weekend adventures.
Under the hood, you'll find a powerful 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers a smooth and responsive ride. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Forte LX offers effortless acceleration and efficient highway cruising.
Step inside and be greeted by the modern and well-appointed cabin. The LX trim comes equipped with comfortable cloth seats, a 6-sp ....
- Front air conditioning -
- Front air conditioning zones - single
- Airbag deactivation - occupant sensing passenger
- Front airbags - dual
- Side airbags - front
- Side curtain airbags - front
- Side curtain airbags - rear
- Antenna type - diversity
- Antenna type - mast
- Auxiliary audio input - Bluetooth
- Auxiliary audio input - jack
- Auxiliary audio input - USB
- In-Dash CD - MP3 Playback
- In-Dash CD - single disc
- Radio - AM/FM
- Radio data system -
- Satellite radio - SiriusXM
- Speed sensitive volume control -
- Total speakers - 4
- ABS - 4-wheel
- Braking assist -
- Electronic brakeforce distribution -
- Front brake diameter - 11.0
- Front brake type - ventilated disc
- Power brakes -
- Rear brake diameter - 10.3
- Rear brake type - disc
- Armrests - rear folding
- Door sill trim - scuff plate
- Floor material - carpet
- Shift knob trim - urethane
- Steering wheel trim - urethane
- Assist handle - front
- Assist handle - rear
- Cargo area light -
- Center console - front console with armrest and storage
- Cruise control -
- Cupholders - front
- Cupholders - rear
- Multi-function remote - keyless entry
- Multi-function remote - panic alarm
- Multi-function remote - trunk release
- One-touch windows - 1
- Power outlet(s) - 12V front
- Power steering -
- Power windows - lockout button
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Steering wheel - tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel mounted controls - audio
- Steering wheel mounted controls - cruise control
- Steering wheel mounted controls - phone
- Storage - accessory hook
- Storage - door pockets
- Vanity mirrors - dual
- Axle ratio - 3.07
- Alternator - 90 amps
- Battery - maintenance-free
- Battery saver -
- 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
- Clock -
- Digital odometer -
- External temperature display -
- Fuel economy display - MPG
- Fuel economy display - range
- Gauge - tachometer
- Multi-function display -
- Trip odometer -
- Warnings and reminders - low fuel level
- Warnings and reminders - low oil level
- Warnings and reminders - low washer fluid
- Headlights - halogen
- Side mirror adjustments - manual folding
- Side mirror adjustments - power
- Side mirrors - heated
- Child safety door locks -
- Child seat anchors - LATCH system
- Crumple zones - front
- Crumple zones - rear
- Emergency interior trunk release -
- Impact sensor - door unlock
- Emergency locking retractors - front
- Front seatbelts - 3-point
- Rear seatbelts - 3-point
- Seatbelt pretensioners - front
- Seatbelt warning sensor - front
- Driver seat manual adjustments - 6
- Driver seat manual adjustments - height
- Driver seat manual adjustments - reclining
- Front headrests - 2
- Front headrests - adjustable
- Front seat type - bucket
- Passenger seat manual adjustments - 4
- Passenger seat manual adjustments - reclining
- Rear headrests - 3
- Rear headrests - adjustable
- Rear seat folding - split
- Rear seat type - 60-40 split bench
- Upholstery - cloth
- Anti-theft system - alarm
- Power door locks - auto-locking
- Hill holder control -
- Stability control -
- Traction control -
- Steering ratio - 15.7
- Turns lock-to-lock - 3.0
- Front shock type - monotube
- Front spring type - coil
- Front stabilizer bar -
- 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
- Wireless data link - Bluetooth
- Spare tire kit -
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System -
- Tire type - all season
- Wheel covers - full
- Wheels - steel
- Front wipers - variable intermittent
- Power windows - safety reverse
- Solar-tinted glass - front
- Solar-tinted glass - rear
- Window defogger - rear
- Bore: 3.19
- Compression: 12.5
- Displacement: 2
- Oil Capacity: 3.6
- Stroke: 3.82
- Cylinders: 4
- Max HP: 147
- Max HP At: 6200
- Max Torque: 132
- Max Torque At: 4500
- Valves: 16
- Aspiration Code: N/A
- Aspiration Description: Naturally Aspirated
- Block Type Code: I
- Block Type Description: Inline
- Brand: Nu
- Cam Type: DOHC
- Fuel Induction: SMPI
- Fuel Quality: 87
- Fuel Type Code: G
- Fuel Type Description: Gasoline
- Valve Timing: DCVVT
- Bore: 3.19 inch
- Compression: 12.5
- Displacement: 2 Liter
- Oil Capacity: 3.6 qt
- Stroke: 3.82 inch
- Cylinders: 4
- Max HP: 147 hp
- Max HP At: 6200 rpm
- Max Torque: 132 ft-lb
- Max Torque At: 4500 rpm
- Valves: 16
- Aspiration Code: N/A
- Aspiration Description: Naturally Aspirated
- Block Type Code: I
- Block Type Description: Inline
- Brand: Nu
- Cam Type: DOHC
- Fuel Induction: SMPI
- Fuel Quality: 87
- Fuel Type Code: G
- Fuel Type Description: Gasoline
- Name: Nu 2.0L I4 147Hp 132Ft. Lbs.
- Valve Timing: DCVVT
- Cargo Volume: 14.9 cu.ft
- Ground Clearance: 5.3 inch
- Height: 56.3 inch
- Length: 179.5 inch
- Wheel Base: 106.3 inch
- Width: 70.1 inch
- Front Track: 61.5 inch
- Rear Track: 62 inch
- Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
- Spare Tank Size: 0 gal
- Tank Size: 13.2 gal
- Angle Of Approach: 15 deg
- Angle Of Departure: 19.9 deg
- Turning Circle: 34.8 ft
- Head Room (Front): 39.1 inch
- Head Room (Rear): 37.3 inch
- Hip Room (Front): 53.8 inch
- Hip Room (Rear): 53.1 inch
- Leg Room (Front): 42.2 inch
- Leg Room (Rear): 35.9 inch
- Shoulder Room (Front): 56.1 inch
- Shoulder Room (Rear): 54.9 inch
- Doors: 4
- Max Seating: 5
- Seating Rows: 2
- Standard Seating: 5
- Passenger Volume: 96.2 cu.ft
- Passenger Volume (3Rd Row): 0 cu.ft
- Gears: 6
- Detail: Shiftable Automatic
- Name: 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Type: A
- Type Description: Automatic
- Curb Weight: 2855 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 3880 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Range: 3001-4000
- Rear Tire Type: P195/65R15
- Rear Wheel Diameter: 15.0 X 6.0
- Tire Type: P195/65R15
- Wheel Diameter: 15.0 X 6.0
- Front: Driver
- Front: Overall
- Front: Passenger
- Barrier: Driver
- Barrier: Overall
- Barrier: Passenger
- Combined: Front
- Combined: Rear
- Side: Overall
- Pole: Driver
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- ABS Four Wheel:
- Airbags Front Driver:
- Airbags Front Passenger:
- Airbags Side Curtain:
- Airbags Side Impact:
- Brake Assist:
- Electronic Stability Control:
- Electronic Traction Control:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
- Smartway Certified
- Air Pollution Score: 7
- Greenhouse EPA ID: JKMXV02.04E3
- Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
- Fuel type: Gasoline
- Smartway Certified
- Air Pollution Score: 7
- Greenhouse EPA ID: JKMXV02.04E3
- Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
- Fuel type: Gasoline
- Smartway Certified
- Air Pollution Score: 5
- Greenhouse EPA ID: JKMXV02.04E5
- Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
- Fuel type: Gasoline
- Smartway Certified
- Air Pollution Score: 5
- Greenhouse EPA ID: JKMXV02.04E5
- Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
- Fuel type: Gasoline
Cruise control is now standard on the LX (automatic transmission only) and the LX Popular Package, which now includes UVO3, allowing Forte customers to use Android Auto, Apple CarPlay on their compatible devices and enjoy smartphone projected navigation.
The LX Popular Plus Package includes the above equipment and adds a new alloy wheel design, LED taillights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The S adds a new 16-inch alloy wheel and the Technology Package now includes a sunroof, while last year's Premium Package has been discontinued. The EX sedan now comes standard with Advanced Driver Assistance Features such as Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist.
Available in three trims, a 2018 Kia Forte sporty S trim sits in between the entry-level LX trim and the top-trim EX model. The S trim amps up the Forte's dynamic demeanor by adding a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust tip.
The 2018 Kia Forte EX trim remains the top of the range, and with that, comes standard with premium exterior features such as LED taillights, Smart Key with perimeter approach lighting and front door pocket lighting, and new 17-inch alloy wheels. Like its bigger Optima sibling, the Forte is available with Dynamic Bending Light technology, which uses steering wheel inputs to angle the light around corners and bends.
The Forte comes standard with a 2.0-liter Atkinson I-4, which is paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an available second-generation six-speed automatic transmission that has been engineered to help improve fuel economy. The EX trim is equipped with the tried-and-true 2.0-liter GDI I-4 and six-speed automatic.
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