2018 Kia Forte

S Auto
MSRP: $19,400
2018 Kia Forte S - Front 3/4, facing to the left
2018 Kia Forte S - Rear 3/4, facing to the right
2018 Kia Forte S - Profile, facing to the left
2018 Kia Forte S - Front (full)
2018 Kia Forte S - Rear (full)
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Drivers Dash
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Full Dash Basic
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Driver's Side with Door Open, Front Seat Feature
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Stereo System
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Wheel
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Trunk with Hatch Open Feature
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Engine Shot Feature
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Rear seats
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Center Storage Console
2018 Kia Forte S - Interior Passenger Dash
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2018 Kia Forte Standard Equipment
  • Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT MPI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic -inc: active eco system and Sportmatic
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 3.06 Axle Ratio
  • 60-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 90 Amp Alternator
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front Anti-Roll Bar
  • Sport Tuned Suspension
  • 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
  • Wheels: 16″ x 6.5″ Alloy w/Dark Inserts
  • Tires: P205/55R16
  • Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Clearcoat Paint
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Side Windows Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3 Audio -inc: SiriusXM satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 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
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Voice Activation
  • Streaming Audio
  • Window Grid Antenna
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • 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
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
  • Illuminated Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Vinyl Door Trim Insert
  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material
  • Knit & Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • 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: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest
  • 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Air Filtration
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • 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
2018 Kia Forte Available Options
  • DEEP SEA BLUE (B2R)
  • CURRANT RED (R4R)
  • PHANTOM GRAY (U4G)
  • CLEAR WHITE (UD)
  • AURORA BLACK (ABP)
  • STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
  • BLACK, SEAT TRIM (WK)
  • S TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2″ thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster), Lane Keep Assist, Push-Button Start System, Smart Key and Smart Trunk, Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Pedestrian Detection, Front Fog Lights, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, Power Sunroof, Engine Immobilizer, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Lane Departure Warning System, LED Taillights, Front Collision Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators, (BSC)
  • S TECHNOLOGY PLUS PACKAGE -inc: Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2″ thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster), Lane Keep Assist, Push-Button Start System, Smart Key and Smart Trunk, Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Change Assist, Front Fog Lights, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, Power Sunroof, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobilizer, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Lane Departure Warning System, LED Taillights, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Collision Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators, (TCC)
  • OPTION GROUP 030 -inc: S Technology Plus Package, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2″ thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD display (inside the meter cluster), Lane Keep Assist, Push-Button Start System, Smart Key and Smart Trunk, Driver & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down Windows, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Change Assist, Front Fog Lights, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, Power Sunroof, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobilizer, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Lane Departure Warning System, LED Taillights, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Collision Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Power Outside Mirrors w/LED Turn Signal Indicators, (030)
  • OPTION GROUP 025 (025)
  • OPTION GROUP 020 -inc: standard equipment (020)
  • WHEEL LOCKS (WL)
  • REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (BA)
  • MUDGUARDS (MUG)
  • PAINT PROTECTION FILM PACKAGE -inc: bumper applique, door pocket film and hood film, (PPP)
  • REMOTE START (KEY START) (RS)
  • REMOTE START (PUSH-BUTTON START) (RSP)
  • AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (EH)
  • CARGO MAT (CA)
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (CF)
  • CARGO HOOK (CH1)
  • CARGO NET (CN)
  • CARGO TRAY (CT)
2018 Kia Forte Consumer Information
  • Basic Years – 5
  • Basic Miles/km – 60,000
  • Drivetrain Years – 10
  • Drivetrain Miles/km – 100,000
  • Corrosion Years – 5
  • Corrosion Miles/km – 100,000
  • Roadside Assistance Years – 5
  • Roadside Assistance Miles/km – 60,000
  • Overall Rating – * * * * *
  • Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating – * * * *
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver – * * * * (Male)
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger – * * * * (Female)
  • Overall Side Crash Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating Driver – * * * * * (Male)
  • Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat – * * * * * (Female)
  • Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat – * * * * * (Female)
  • Male/Female Dummy Note – Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
  • Combined Side Rating Front Seat – * * * * *
  • Combined Side Rating Rear Seat – * * * * *
  • Rollover Rating – * * * *
  • Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result – No Tip
  • Risk of Rollover – 10.30%
  • Rollover Note – Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle’s risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is.
2018 Kia Forte Technical Specifications
  • Vehicle Name – Kia Forte
  • Body Style – Sedan
  • Drivetrain – Front Wheel Drive
  • Trans Order Code –
  • Trans Type – 6
  • Trans Description Cont. – Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Description Cont. Again –
  • 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
  • EPA Classification – Midsize Cars
  • Model Group –
  • Vehicle Segment –
  • Vehicle Type –
  • Passenger Capacity – 5
  • Passenger Volume – 96.2 ft³, 95 ft³ (BSC), 95 ft³ (TCC)
  • Front Head Room – 39.1 in
  • Front Leg Room – 42.2 in
  • Front Shoulder Room – 56.1 in
  • Front Hip Room – 53.8 in
  • Second Head Room – 37.3 in
  • Second Leg Room – 35.9 in
  • Second Shoulder Room – 54.9 in
  • Second Hip Room – 53.1 in
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 32 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 25 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 37 MPG
  • Engine Order Code –
  • Engine Type – Regular Unleaded I-4
  • Displacement – 2.0 L/122
  • Fuel System – MPI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 147 @ 6200
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 132 @ 4500
  • Engine Displacement Units – 2.0 undefined, 2.0 undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Camshaft – DOHC undefined, DOHC undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Block Type – aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Cylinder Count – 4 undefined, 4 undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Valve Count – 4 undefined, 4 undefined (STDEN)
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) – 600
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) – 90
  • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 5.5
  • Suspension Type – Front – Strut
  • Suspension Type – Rear – Torsion Beam
  • Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) – Strut
  • Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) – Torsion Beam
  • Front Tire Order Code –
  • Rear Tire Order Code –
  • Spare Tire Order Code –
  • Front Tire Size – P205/55HR16
  • Rear Tire Size – P205/55HR16
  • Spare Tire Size –
  • Front Wheel Size – 16 X 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Size – 16 X 6.5 in
  • Spare Wheel Size –
  • Front Wheel Material – Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material – Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material –
  • Steering Type – Rack-Pinion
  • Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb – 34.8 ft
  • Brake Type – 4-Wheel Disc
  • Brake ABS System – 4-Wheel
  • Disc – Front (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Disc – Rear (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 11 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 10.3 in
  • Drum – Rear (Yes or ) –
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width –
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx – 13.2 gal
  • Wheelbase – 106.3 in
  • Length, Overall – 179.5 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors – 70.1 in
  • Height, Overall – 56.3 in
  • Track Width, Front – 61.2 in
  • Track Width, Rear – 61.7 in
  • Min Ground Clearance – 5.3 in
  • Trunk Volume – 14.9 ft³