Sedan Petrol Manual FWD 5-seat

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Manual

Price in Kimberley, 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 Manual is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 259,995
On-road in
ZAR 270,054
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 259,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 2,210
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 259,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,618/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 Manual 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 4,618
Total Interest
ZAR 67,107
Total Payable
ZAR 277,107
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 Manual

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

Against any competitor at this price point in South Africa's family sedan segment, this specification list is difficult to match without spending more money. Parked next to the LX's steel wheels or alongside a Polo Vivo steel-wheel variant, the EX's alloys mark the car as a considered, more complete purchase. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo sedan at EX-equivalent specification — if VW defines an equivalent for this buyer — is priced above the Pegas and carries better brand cachet but fewer warranty years. The Pegas uses the 1.4-litre G4FA four-cylinder (73 kW, 132 Nm) across all variants. The Pegas EX Manual positions itself as the definitive value argument in South Africa's family sedan segment: every feature a modern family sedan buyer should want, at a price point that undercuts competing fully-specified alternatives, covered by a warranty that no competitor matches in duration. Against competitors, the EX Manual is consistent in its advantage: more equipment, lower price, longer warranty than every direct competitor in South Africa's family sedan market. The Pegas EX interior upgrades from the LX's cloth to bonded leather upholstery across all seats, with the steering wheel leather-wrapped and featuring mounted controls for audio, cruise, and phone management. The Pegas EX Manual targets South African family buyers who want the most completely specified entry-level sedan available in the market without entering the Polo Vivo or Starlet's higher price bracket. The buyer values the EX's additions specifically: cruise control for the intercity journeys is non-negotiable for them, leather is the tactile standard they expect in a car at this price, and alloy wheels are the visual presentation they consider appropriate for a well-specified family sedan. The Pegas 1.4 EX Manual has a clearer South African buying case when its sedan shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R259,995; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual. For daily transport, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual

KIA Pegas — Quick Facts

KIA Pegas Variants & Prices

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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 Manual is the version of Kia's South African sedan that asks a simple question of the buyer: how much car does R250,000-or-less get you if you choose the right manufacturer?. The best buyer for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout

City
The answer, in the case of the Pegas EX Manual, is a comprehensively specified four-door sedan with leather upholstery, alloy wheels, cruise control, a reverse camera, a six-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, a 502-litre enclosed boot, a 2570mm wheelbase with adult-appropriate rear legroom, and a seven-year, 150,000km manufacturer warranty. The urban test for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded
Highway
For highway buyers, the Pegas 1.4 EX Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A South African price reference of R259,995 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
In South Africa's climate, leather's cleanability advantage over cloth is commercially significant: dust from Johannesburg's dry winter season, sand and moisture from Cape Town's coastal summer, and the general entropy of family car use over seven years of ownership all accumulate in upholstery surfaces

KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Manual — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

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

A fair review of Pegas 1.4 EX Manual should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The buying case for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual is specific. An active listing gives it a reason to be considered, while a South African price reference of R259,995 and engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol set the boundaries for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R259,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 73 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Pegas 1.4 EX Manual quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Pegas 1.4 EX Manual budget.
  • ✕A short Pegas 1.4 EX Manual test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Pegas 1.4 EX Manual capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Pegas 1.4 EX Manual grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Pegas 1.4 EX Manual figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Pegas 1.4 EX Manual stock and support terms.

KIA Pegas FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Pegas 1.4 EX Manual is R259,995. 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 Manual 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 Manual 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 Manual is around 16.9 km/l.

The Pegas EX Manual is the version of Kia's South African sedan that asks a simple question of the buyer: how much car does R250,000-or-less get you if you choose the right manufacturer?. The best buyer for Pegas 1.4 EX Manual can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout

The answer, in the case of the Pegas EX Manual, is a comprehensively specified four-door sedan with leather upholstery, alloy wheels, cruise control, a reverse camera, a six-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, a 502-litre enclosed boot, a 2570mm wheelbase...

For highway buyers, the Pegas 1.4 EX Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A South African price reference of R259,995 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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