Kia Pegas

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Kia's new Pegas compact sedan is now available in SA, here's what you should know

Kia's new Pegas compact sedan is now available in SA, here's what you should know | Life

Kia is adding further ammunition to their local line-up with the introduction of the new Pegas sedan, with pricing starting from R225 995.

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DRIVEN: 2021 KIA Pegas brings big-car feel to the small sedan segment

We managed to get some seat time with Kia’s new Pegas compact sedan last week, and came away surprised at its driveability and flexibility.

It has more than enough space to satisfy a family of four and thanks to an energetic engine and transmission package, it doesn’t feel tiresome to drive or lethargic compared to some of the small sedans in this segment.

Five reasons why you might want to consider a Pegas for the family if you’re looking for a new car:

1) Small on the outside, big on the inside

2) So easy to drive, even with a manual gearbox

3) Comfortable enough to take on long journeys

4) Packed with features that you want

5) Still better than an entry-level SUV

2021 KIA PEGAS PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA

KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Manual - R225 995

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Manual - R236 995

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto - R251 995

All KIA Pegas vehicles come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre mechanical warranty and five-year roadside assistance plan as well as a four-year/60 000km service plan with Service Intervals pegged at every 15 000km.

DRIVEN: 2021 KIA Pegas brings big-car feel to the small sedan segment

KIA’s replacement for the Rio sedan, the new Pegas has finally arrived in South Africa

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DRIVEN | Kia's new Pegas is poised to attract buyers to the compact sedan segment in SA

In summary

Kia South Africa let it slip that they began the Pegas project back in 2018. The local team flew to Korea and almost immediately realised that this could be a car that South Africans need. And according to information relayed in the business session, the first consignment has been signed off to dealers across South Africa.

With the Kia Rio sedan no longer on sale in South Africa, the Pegas is the car to fill the gap left by the Rio. And if initial signs are to be believed, the new sedan could be another hit for Kia. The Pegas offers exceptional value at the price and should attract eyes to the compact sedan segment - again.

It is little wonder that Kia South Africa believes that the "Pegas delivers a winning blend of value, roominess, safety and technology to entice both those customers who are in a position to buy their first new car, as well as families looking for maximum value without compromising on quality or comfort."

DRIVEN | Kia's new Pegas is poised to attract buyers to the compact sedan segment in SA | Life

The compact sedan segment is not dead and Kia South Africa is ready to reignite buyers' interest at this highly competitive price point.

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Kia Pegas (2021) Launch Review

Compact sedans are few and far between these days and Korean sedans are particularly rare. Kia has nonetheless introduced one that should be very kind to your family-motoring budget. Lance Branquinho attended the local launch where he drove the Pegas 1.4 EX 5-speed manual.

The Pegas is not what you would expect from Kia. It brings a “4-door car with a boot lid” (what?) to the company’s local product portfolio, and we know what you are thinking: “that’s an Uber car.” Kia thinks otherwise. Although the government represents 21% of the demand in the affordable-sedan segment and rentals have evaporated, the telling statistic is that 68% of sedans are purchased privately. Why?

Rivals and value

The EX-specification Pegas has a decent line-up of standard equipment, including power windows and electrically adjustable side mirrors. What’s more, that aforementioned 7-inch infotainment screen allows for a reverse-view camera, which is curiously handy if you aren’t that familiar with driving a sedan anymore.

What about its rivals? Honda’s Amaze has a 55-litre smaller boot, no reverse-view camera or touchscreen infotainment system.

Suzuki’s Dzire has an even smaller boot, which has 97 litres less capacity than the Pegas and also doesn’t offer touchscreen infotainment. Then there’s the Ford Figo sedan, which doesn’t have a reverse-view camera or touchscreen infotainment, but comes closest to the Pegas in terms of boot space, being only 30 litres less capacious.

Kia has a strong entrant in the budget-sedan market. The Pegas has a sizeable boot, its standard touchscreen infotainment system makes all the difference in a smartphone-obsessed world, plus its 5-year/unlimited km manufacturer warranty (including roadside assistance) and 4-year/60 000 km service plan sweeten the deal.

But what about the long-serving Volkswagen Polo sedan? The platform might be a generation old, but VW is the only car in this segment that offers electronic stability control. And it is an important safety feature, although there is a cost aspect to it, making the Polo sedan range more expensive than Kia’s Pegas.

Korean Uber car or sensible family transport with great device multitasking ability? In truth, it’s mostly the latter.

Kia Pegas (2021) Launch Review

Kia has launched a sedan that should be very kind to your family-motoring budget. Lance Branquinho drove the Kia Pegas on its local launch.

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DRIVEN: Kia Pegas 1.4 EX Manual

Competitively priced at R236 995 for the EX manual, the Kia Pegas does offer compelling value and on first impressions it seems like a very sensible and fuss-free product. It’s easy to drive, relatively spacious and offers a compelling standard features list at the price. A five-year, unlimited km warranty with road-side assistance as well as a four-year or 60 000 km service plan add further appeal making this small sedan one that deserves a test drive.

Fast Facts

Model:Kia Pegas 1,4 EX Manual
Price:R236 995
Engine:1,4-litre, 4-cyl, petrol
Power:69 kW at 6 000 r/min
Torque:132 N.m at 4 000 r/min
Fuel Consumption:5.7 L/100 km (claimed)
Transmission:5-speed manual
Maintenance Plan:4-year/60 000 km service plan

DRIVEN: Kia Pegas 1.4 EX Manual - CAR Magazine

CAPE TOWN – With the Kia Rio Sedan no longer available in right-hand drive, the local arm of the South Korean brand has launched the […]

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REVIEW | Kia Pegas provides fresh impetus and can prove to be a hit in a tough market

• The Kia Pegas range starts from R225 995.

• It is powered by a four-cylinder 1.4-litre engine that produces 69kW and 132Nm.

• A rear-view camera with PDC, seven-inch infotainment system and all-round electric windows are some of the standard features.

Sedans are going through a funny transition at the moment. They once used to be the go-to choice for many buyers and currently find themselves suddenly deemed surplus to requirements, playing right into the hands of SUVs.

The light of compact sedans is still shining locally with the likes of the Ford Figo, Honda Amaze and Suzuki Dzire - all of which are direct rivals to Kia's newest kid on the block, the Pegas. The Rio was the Korean brand's last compact sedan offering, and who could forget the now-discontinued 272kW Stinger GT in a performance capacity.

Premium sedan offerings hold their own, but the general misconception is that almost every compact sedan will automatically be used as ride-hailing transportation. Kia knew they couldn't just match its rivals in terms of what they offered. The mould had to be broken for the Pegas not to garner 'just another Uber' comparisons.

REVIEW | Kia Pegas provides fresh impetus and can prove to be a hit in a tough market | Life

With plenty of features offered as standard and competitive pricing, the Kia Pegas sedan has the necessary ingredients to break the mould in a tough segment.

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Solid, value-for-money Kia Pegas gives its competition the boot - Daily Maverick​

The local budget sedan market has just received a much-needed injection by way of the worthy new Kia Pegas.

Once on the road I was taken aback that the new Pegas has some hi-tech offerings often only seen in the luxury sedan segment — there’s a really good touchscreen infotainment system that’s quick to link to Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

There’s also a reverse camera, park distance and even cruise control. Safety-wise the Pegas has the basic essentials like dual front airbags, Isofix child-seat anchors, anti-lock brakes (with discs at the rear) and electronic brake-force distribution.

But it was the quality of the drive that surprised me. Look, the Pegas is no Porsche, so you’re not going to get any kind of adrenalin rush while driving it, but the 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine does its job.

Surprisingly, with only 69kW and 132Nm on tap, the engine offers sufficient oomph to overtake and get to 120km/h on the highway. I found it rather quaint that as soon as you surpass said speed limit there’s a warning chime that alerts you that you are breaking the law.

Overall, I found the drive solid and refreshingly honest. I especially enjoyed the manual gearbox when taking it on a few twisty bends where I found enough torque to power it without having to crazily over-rev the car.

I also managed to keep it close to the claimed consumption of 6.1l/100km, so it will be a fairly cheap runaround when it comes to fuel.

Solid, value-for-money Kia Pegas gives its competition the boot

The local budget sedan market has just received a much-needed injection by way of the worthy new Kia Pegas.…

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Kia Pegas 1.4 EX (2021) Review​

Fast Facts:​

• Model Tested: Kia Pegas 1.4 EX
• List Price: R236 995
• Engine: 1.4-litre 4-cylinder petrol
• Power/Torque: 69 kW/132 Nm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox
• Fuel efficiency: 5.7 L/100 km (claimed)
• Performance: NA
• Load capacity: 475 Litres

How much does the Kia Pegas cost in South Africa?​

The Kia Pegas’ prices start from R225 995 for the LX, with this EX derivative retailing for R236 995 . An automatic version of the EX is also available and its asking price is R251 995.

The Pegas is sold with Kia’s industry-leading 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty (inclusive of roadside assistance), as well as a 4-year/60 000 km service plan.

Verdict

Despite my colleagues joking that smartphone-clutching pedestrians might try to get into the test unit every time it stopped next to a street kerb (because they mistook the sedan as their Uber ride – haha), the Kia Pegas proved very competent during its tenure in our test fleet. The long list of standard features, good rear legroom and that sizeable boot, coupled with that extraordinarily good price and long-lasting warranty, should win it more than a few fans.

We had a couple of minor gripes regarding the Korean offering’s powertrain refinement, as well as its minimal insulation from road-noise, but, given the Pegas’ keen pricing, we’d quite willing to look past those drawbacks.

The Pegas may not be the flashiest product or offer the most engaging driving experience, but it’s one of the most sensible products in Kia’s portfolio. While it’s easy to dismiss this sedan as “just another ride-sharing special”, it offers quite a lot of “family car” for not too much money. In these times, when austerity is the order of the day for many households, value for money should be commended. Therefore, the Kia Pegas gets a thumbs-up from us.

Kia Pegas (2021) Review

It would appear the South African compact sedan market is not in terminal decline after all... We review the recently-launched Kia Pegas – a sensibly priced small sedan amid a swarm of budget crossovers.

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No thanks. for a quarter of a million there's tons of better options than a mediocre-looking rolling shamecage.

 

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No thanks. for a quarter of a million there's tons of better options than a mediocre-looking rolling shamecage.

Please enlighten us.
This is not a bad deal in days where a Honda Jazz costs R390k.

 

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Ignition GT review of the Pegas

 

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MotorMatters review of the Pegas 1.4 EX

 

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Another local review.

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So, for just under R 240,000, you still don't get 'luxury' features like a wireless charging pad, rear USB ports & rear air vents, or seat-back pockets...

 

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So, for just under R 240,000, you still don't get 'luxury' features like a wireless charging pad, rear USB ports & rear air vents, or seat-back pockets...

That's how Kia and Hyundai roll, forget about luxury items, you are not getting the basic safety features like VSC. But all these small sedans are just overpriced mediocrity and there is really no better options to point at.

 

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REVIEW | 2021 Kia Pegas proves to be the right car, for just the right time in SA

• 2021 Kia Pegas sedan offers classic, compact sedan styling and no-frills interior design.
• Economical engine and easy-going nature provides safe and confident mobility.
• Has some quirks, but still a worthy contender for financially-savvy motorists.

The right car for the right time in South Africa

Priced at R236 995, the Kia Pegas represents exceptional value for money. It's not cheap, not at all, but considering the price of some A-segment hatchbacks on sale at the moment, you're getting a lot of car for your money. We like the fact that it's light on fuel and that it can accommodate small families with ease. We also like that it drives so well with a lightweight nature but can still feel solid on the road with good traction and handling for what it is.

It rained a little bit in Johannesburg while we tested the Pegas, and even in the rain, it proved easy to drive, and I felt safe and confident in the driver's seat. Sure, it's missing items that we would like to see in more cars, such as additional airbags (it has a driver and passenger airbag) and traction control, but it's not a deal-breaker if you need something affordable and easy on the pocket.

In summary

I have to come back to the cost of fuel at this point and say that if you're looking to reduce your fuel bill in the coming years, and you don't mind driving a budget-friendly car that's just built to mobilise you, this is the ideal vehicle to consider right now. We averaged 6.0-litres/100km after a week's worth of combined cycle driving, and that's not far off Kia's 5.7-litres/100km claim.

I will admit that I enjoyed revving out the engine a little bit now and then, as it's pretty feisty and fun.

Overall, we think the Kia Pegas will undoubtedly hit the right spot for you in terms of providing relatively safe, affordable and cost-efficient motoring pleasure for many years to come. All Kia Pegas models come with a five-year or unlimited distance mechanical warranty. You also get a four-year or 60 000km service plan as standard to help you ensure the vehicle is adequately maintained at a Kia dealer.

REVIEW | 2021 Kia Pegas proves to be the right car, for just the right time in SA | Life

Kia's Pegas sedan won't steal the runway or red carpet in terms of looks but when it comes to realistic motoring, it hits a sweet spot.

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