Sedan Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto

Price in Port Elizabeth, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets Current version 2022 Body style Sedan
Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 274,995
On-road in
ZAR 286,669
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 274,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 2,475
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 274,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,838/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1368cc (1.4L) Torque:132Nm (97 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:148mm (5.8″) Power:73kW (98 bhp) Boot475L (16.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.9 km/l (40 mpg)
City 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)
Highway 19.6 km/l (46 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 4,838
Total Interest
ZAR 70,302
Total Payable
ZAR 290,302
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto

Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.

Every feature that the Pegas range offers — leather seating, alloy wheels, cruise control, reverse camera, six-speaker audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors — is present. The gearbox selection is the four-speed torque-converter automatic, which removes the final driving demand that the EX Manual places on the driver. The 1.4-litre G4FA four-cylinder's 73 kW and 132 Nm is the Pegas's sole engine, and in automatic configuration it produces an overall driving character that is unhurried, composed, and reassuringly capable on South Africa's highway network. The four-speed torque-converter manages the 1.4-litre's output with smooth gear progression in urban stop-go conditions and adequate torque management on the national highway gradients that characterise intercity South African travel. On the 45-litre tank, this provides approximately 703km of theoretical combined range — sufficient for a Johannesburg to Durban one-way trip at 565km with comfortable fuel reserve, or a Cape Town to Swellendam run of 220km with tank life remaining. The EX Auto's leather seating and cruise control combination defines its position as the family road-trip sedan. A family of four undertaking the N3 Johannesburg to Durban run in the Pegas EX Auto experiences: automatic gearbox managing the Drakensberg foothills and Van Reenen Pass gradients without driver input, cruise control maintaining 120 km/h on flat highway sections while the driver monitors traffic, leather seats providing a more supportive and cleanable rear-seat surface for children over four hours, and CarPlay running Waze navigation through Durban's N3 entry interchange to the coastal destinations beyond. For a buyer searching the Pegas 1.4 EX Auto price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; Petrol power and the flagship trim describe the conditions around it. A South African price reference of R274,995 describes the opportunity; engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 73 kW @ 6000 rpm describe the conditions around it for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto

KIA Pegas — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.4 LX Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 239,995
1.4 LX Auto Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 254,995
1.4 EX Manual Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 259,995
1.4 EX Auto Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 274,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.4 LX Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 239,995
1.4 LX Auto Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 254,995
1.4 EX Manual Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 259,995
1.4 EX Auto Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 274,995
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KIA Pegas Specifications

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Where the KIA Pegas Fits Best

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Who buys this

The Pegas EX Automatic represents the Kia sedan at its most complete, its most convenient, and its most family-appropriate configuration for the South African market. A shopper researching Pegas 1.4 EX Auto should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Around town, Pegas 1.4 EX Auto should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R274,995 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Pegas 1.4 EX Auto out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how the flagship trim feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the Pegas 1.4 EX Auto will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. A 4-Speed Automatic transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto — Should You Buy It?

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Pegas 1.4 EX Auto deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Automatic transmission and accept the limitation represented by an active listing. A fair review of Pegas 1.4 EX Auto should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 73 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 4-Speed Automatic transmission and a 4-Speed Automatic transmission can be valuable for the right driver for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: flagship
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R274,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 73 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Pegas 1.4 EX Auto depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Pegas 1.4 EX Auto quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Pegas 1.4 EX Auto budget.
  • ✕A short Pegas 1.4 EX Auto test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Pegas 1.4 EX Auto capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Pegas 1.4 EX Auto grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Pegas 1.4 EX Auto figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Pegas 1.4 EX Auto stock and support terms.

KIA Pegas FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is R274,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.4 LX Manual, 1.4 LX Auto, 1.4 EX Manual, 1.4 EX Auto. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is 148 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is 1368 cc, with output shown as 73 kW (98 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Auto is around 16.9 km/l.

The Pegas EX Automatic represents the Kia sedan at its most complete, its most convenient, and its most family-appropriate configuration for the South African market. A shopper researching Pegas 1.4 EX Auto should separate need from showroom appeal

Around town, Pegas 1.4 EX Auto should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R274,995 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is worth checking before a purchase built...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Pegas 1.4 EX Auto out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how the flagship trim feels on a gradient

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