Geely Coolray vs KIA Pegas
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
Petrol
7-Speed DCT
Current
ZAR 429,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW
🔧 290 Nm
⛽ 15.38 km/l
VS
KIA Pegas
1.4 EX Auto
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 274,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW
🔧 132 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary
Geely Coolray vs KIA Pegas: the short answer
Coolray has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pegas remains close.
Pegas starts ZAR 129,905 cheaper
Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · Pegas from ZAR 239,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Coolray128 kW | Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Coolray290 Nm | Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Engine Size | CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed | Pegas1368 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Coolray15.38 km/l | Pegas16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Coolray180 mm | Pegas148 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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KIA Pegas
1.4 EX Auto
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Coolray
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Pegas
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pegas
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Generation | Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published | First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets |
| Facelift History | No applicable South African facelift history established | Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Applicable | 2022 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Applicable | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Sedan |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1130 kg |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1700 mm |
| Height | 1609 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 148 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 330 l | 475 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg | 1130 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 1450 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 425 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.4 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 950 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 860 mm |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol | 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | G4FA |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | Not Officially Disclosed | 1368 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 11.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 77 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 73.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | 128 kW | 73 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 290 Nm | 132 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 172 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 sec | 11.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 64.6 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 116.8 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.84 |
| Number of Gears | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Transmission Type | DCT | Automatic Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Dual-Clutch Automatic | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.1:1 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 15.38 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | 11.3 km/l | 13.9 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 15.3 km/l | 19.6 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Officially Disclosed | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Real-world Mileage | 15.38 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 45 | 40 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front seats | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| AEB | Yes | No |
| BA | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front seats | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| TCS | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | No |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | No |
| Fatigue Detection | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Yes | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | No |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Around View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | No |
| Auto Lights | - | No |
| Eco Mode | - | No |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | No |
| Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Front Camera | - | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | No |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Yes | No |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Cloth |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way adjustable | 6-Way Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Way Manual |
| Seat Trim | Not Officially Disclosed | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1380 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1330 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Rear USB Ports | - | No |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Fabric Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | No |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 502 |
| Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control (EX), alloy wheels (EX), 460L boot |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Yes |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Climate control | Yes |
| Power Windows | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| AC Type | Climate control | Yes |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 502 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 502 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | No |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | No |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | Yes |
| Climate Zones | - | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | No |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | No |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Spare Wheel | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 11.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Climate control | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | No |
| Difflock | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | No |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Yes |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | No |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Yes |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Yes |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 18-inch alloy wheels | 195/55 R16 |
| Roof Load | - | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Source Model Column | - | pegas |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 14.6-inch touchscreen | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 14.6-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Touchscreen | 14.6-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 14.6-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8.0 |
| Rear Usb | - | No |
| Premium Audio | - | No |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver | Multiple |
| Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | Sedan |
| DRL | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Overhang | - | 810 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 1020 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Yes | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 14 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 18 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | - |
| Terrain Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | No |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 14 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 14 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 18 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 148 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 148 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | - |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | Not Officially Disclosed | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 18-inch alloy wheels | 195/55 R16 |
| Handbrake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 280 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 230 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 93 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 18-inch alloy wheels | 195/55 R16 |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | No |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheels | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Front Track Width | - | 1475 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1475 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Unibody |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Rear Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 136 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | No |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | CVVT |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 Octane |
| Particulate Filter | - | No |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 143 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 136 |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 5 years / 50,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R2,200 per service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 5 years / 50,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 years / 50,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | top | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 429900 ZAR | 274995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current South African retail price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 429900 | 274995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 429900 | 274995 |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Spec | Coolray | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 11.8 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 15.3 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 17.6 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 20.6 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Pegas comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs Pegas 33.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Pegas 65.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Pegas 72.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Pegas 57.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Pegas 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Coolray leads by 9 points
Coolray has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pegas remains close.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
67%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Coolray
67% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 90
Check
Practicality 56
Performance
60
Efficiency
61
Safety
90
Practicality
56
Leads by 9 points
58
#2
Pegas
99% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 72
Check
Performance 33
Performance
33
Efficiency
65
Safety
72
Practicality
57
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Coolray +27
Efficiency
Pegas +4
Safety
Coolray +18
Practicality
Pegas +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Pegas
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Geely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 58 pts for Pegas
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, Pegas may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Coolray vs Pegas questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.