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2010 Kia Forte
$13,695 - $18,495Starting MSRP
Ebony Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
26 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Built on a unibody frame, the 2010 Forte offers an independent front suspension, with MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar, and a torsion beam rear suspension with struts and coil springs. This combination provides an optimal balance of handling...
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Exterior
Ebony Black
Corsa Blue Metallic
Copperhead Metallic
Spicy Red Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Titanium Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize
Engine Order Code: - TBD -
Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 2.4L/144
Fuel System: - TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 168 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: - TBD -
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.96
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.35
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.10
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 31
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2868
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code: - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code: - TBD -
Front Tire Size: P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size: P215/45R17
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.77
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.7
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Length, Overall (in): 178.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.9
Height, Overall (in): 57.5
Track Width, Front (in): 61.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.9
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 14.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 96.8
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
Front Hip Room (in): 53.0
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 35.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Second Hip Room (in): 53.3
Vehicle Name: Kia Forte
Body Style: 4dr Sdn
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: - TBD -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.2
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
MSRP
$18,495
Invoice
$17,610
Description
2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
City
23 MPG
Hwy
31 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Description
2.4L/144, 173 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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