2023 Kia Forte LX
The 2023 Kia Forte LX is a 147-hp 2.0-liter with an intelligent variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,690 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Forte measures 182.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,769 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,690 |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,815 |
| Destination Charge | $1,125 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine |
| Displacement | 1.999 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC D-CVVT 16V/V |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Injection Type | MPI (Multi Point Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 39 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6.0J × 15 Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 6.0J × 15 Steel |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 13.1° |
| Departure Angle | 18.7° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,769 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.1 in |