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New Kia Sedan for SA
After Stinger, comes Pegas, to continue Kia's sedan presence.
Although the trend towards crossovers has mostly diluted the traditional compact sedan’s marketability, Kia is planning to bring a new one to South Africa.
The company’s current product portfolio is a collection of hatches (Picanto/Rio), SUVs (Seltos, Sportage, Sorento), a crossover (Sonet), huge MPV (Grand Sedona) and the K2700 bakkie. No sedans, but that is set to change. Soon.
Despite most brands gravitating towards a similar model mix as Kia, without a compact sedan, the Korean is going slightly contrarian, with its Pegas, scheduled to be introduced to the local market next month.
It’s not the most elegant or contemporary of Kias, in terms of exterior design, nor is it intended to be. The tiny 14-inch wheels tell you all there is to know about this sedan’s purpose as a fleet or ride-hailing service vehicle.
This is a compact sedan targeted at emerging markets, instead of Europe. This should make it ideal for local buyers who need the safe lockable storage space, of a boot, as opposed to a hatchback, with its glass window above the luggage area.
The Pegas isn’t a new vehicle, for Kia. It debuted back in 2017, at the Shanghai auto show, and shared its platform is related to the previous-generation Soul.
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New Kia Sedan for SA
After Stinger, comes Pegas, to continue Kia's sedan presence.
Although the trend towards crossovers has mostly diluted the traditional compact sedan’s marketability, Kia is planning to bring a new one to South Africa.
The company’s current product portfolio is a collection of hatches (Picanto/Rio), SUVs (Seltos, Sportage, Sorento), a crossover (Sonet), huge MPV (Grand Sedona) and the K2700 bakkie. No sedans, but that is set to change. Soon.
Despite most brands gravitating towards a similar model mix as Kia, without a compact sedan, the Korean is going slightly contrarian, with its Pegas, scheduled to be introduced to the local market next month.
It’s not the most elegant or contemporary of Kias, in terms of exterior design, nor is it intended to be. The tiny 14-inch wheels tell you all there is to know about this sedan’s purpose as a fleet or ride-hailing service vehicle.
This is a compact sedan targeted at emerging markets, instead of Europe. This should make it ideal for local buyers who need the safe lockable storage space, of a boot, as opposed to a hatchback, with its glass window above the luggage area.
The Pegas isn’t a new vehicle, for Kia. It debuted back in 2017, at the Shanghai auto show, and shared its platform is related to the previous-generation Soul.
New Kia Sedan for SA
After Stinger, comes Pegas, to continue Kia's sedan presence. Although the trend towards crossovers has mostly diluted the traditional compact sedan’s marketability, Kia is planning to bring a new one to South Africa. The company’s current product portfolio is a collection of hatches...
