New Kia Forte
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Features
ENTERTAINMENT
- AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers
- Bluetooth hands-free link
- SIRIUS satellite radio *Includes free (3) month trial subscription*
EXTERIOR
- 17" alloy wheels
- Auto on/off halogen Headlamps
- Body-color bumpers
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals
- Front fog lamps
- P215/45R17 tires
- Tinted glass w/windshield sunshade band
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
- Air conditioning
- Center console w/cup holders & storage
- Dual 12V pwr outlets
- Dual visor vanity mirrors
- EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor
- Fold-down rear armrest w/dual cupholders
- Front/rear floor mats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise control
- Map lights
- Metal finish trim
- Metal pedals
- Pwr door locks
- Pwr windows
- Rear window defroster
- Remote keyless entry
- Sport cloth front bucket seats w/active headrests
- Supervision gauge cluster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
MECHANICAL
- 2.4L DOHC CVVT I4 Theta 2 engine
- 5-speed automatic Sportmatic transmission w/OD
- Front wheel drive
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
- Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Torsion beam rear suspension
- Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
SAFETY
- 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
- 3-point rear seat belts
- 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Electronic brake force distribution
- Electronic stability control w/traction control
- Front seat side mounted airbags
- Front/rear crumple zones
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
- Rear child safety door locks
- Side impact door beams
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Specifications
Vehicle
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
Engine
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 168 @ 4000 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio | 3.94 |
| Second Gear Ratio | 2.09 |
| Third Gear Ratio | 1.35 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio | 0.96 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio | 0.71 |
| Reverse Ratio | 3.35 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio | 3.10 |
Mileage
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 |
Weight Information
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
Brakes
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front | Yes |
| Disc - Rear | Yes |
Tires
| Front Tire Size | P215/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/45R17 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Steering
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns | 2.77 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.7 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length, Overall | 178.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.9 |
| Height, Overall | 57.5 |
| Track Width, Front | 61.3 |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 96.8 |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room | 35.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.7 |
| Second Hip Room | 53.3 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name | Forte |
| Body Style | 4dr Sdn |
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