Sedan Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Auto

Price in Johannesburg, 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 LX Auto is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 254,995
On-road in
ZAR 269,054
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 254,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 3,060
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 254,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,508/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 LX 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 4,508
Total Interest
ZAR 65,509
Total Payable
ZAR 270,509
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 LX Auto

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

The Pegas LX Automatic represents the combination that most South African family sedan buyers will actually choose when they visit a Kia dealership and sit with the range: the sedan format's practical advantages — the large boot, the rear passenger space, the highway capability — delivered through an automatic gearbox that removes the clutch management demand from daily school runs, morning commutes, and weekend errands. The 1.4-litre G4FA four-cylinder's 73 kW and 132 Nm pair with the four-speed torque-converter automatic to produce a driving character that is composed and unhurried. The engine has sufficient torque at the 4200 rpm peak to manage the automatic's torque-converter slip without the urgency that the 1.0-litre auto in the Picanto occasionally requires. On the 45-litre tank, this provides a theoretical combined range of approximately 703 kilometres before the fuel gauge reaches reserve. These are honest figures for a family sedan with an automatic gearbox — comparable to the Polo Vivo sedan automatic's consumption in equivalent conditions, and significantly lower than the average SUV or crossover at the same price point. The cloth seating, clear analogue instrument cluster, and practical storage solutions are unchanged. The sedan-specific advantages of the Pegas are most vividly expressed in the automatic variant because the buyer who chooses the LX Auto is typically the buyer most likely to use the sedan's family capabilities at their fullest extent. The 2570mm wheelbase provides rear legroom that exceeds any hatchback or city car available in South Africa at this price tier. For a buyer searching the Pegas 1.4 LX Auto price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R254,995 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 LX Auto. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Pegas 1.4 LX 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 best buyer for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. Pegas 1.4 LX Auto makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto

City
The market reality in South Africa is that automatic transmission preference has grown substantially as urban traffic conditions have worsened. The urban test for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto 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 LX Auto needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
A South African price reference of R254,995 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto. For Pegas 1.4 LX Auto, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto

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

A fair review of Pegas 1.4 LX Auto should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the mid trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R254,995 can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R254,995
  • ✓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 LX Auto can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Pegas 1.4 LX Auto quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Pegas 1.4 LX Auto budget.
  • ✕A short Pegas 1.4 LX Auto test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Pegas 1.4 LX Auto capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Pegas 1.4 LX Auto grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Pegas 1.4 LX Auto figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Pegas 1.4 LX Auto stock and support terms.

KIA Pegas FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Auto is R254,995. 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 LX 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 LX 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 LX Auto is around 16.9 km/l.

The best buyer for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. Pegas 1.4 LX Auto makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol.

The market reality in South Africa is that automatic transmission preference has grown substantially as urban traffic conditions have worsened. The urban test for Pegas 1.4 LX Auto should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods...

For highway buyers, the Pegas 1.4 LX Auto needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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