Sedan Petrol Manual FWD 5-seat

KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Manual

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 Manual is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 239,995
On-road in
ZAR 253,874
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 239,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 2,880
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 239,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,179/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 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 4,179
Total Interest
ZAR 60,716
Total Payable
ZAR 250,716
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 Manual

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

What remains is a core group of buyers who understand that a three-box sedan's combination of a large, enclosed boot, a long wheelbase, and a stable, efficient highway character makes it a better rational choice than an equivalently priced crossover for South African driving conditions — particularly the long-haul routes between Johannesburg and Durban, between Cape Town and Bloemfontein, and between Pretoria and Polokwane that define many families' annual travel patterns. The 1.4-litre G4FA four-cylinder petrol engine fitted to the Pegas produces 73 kW at 6000 rpm and 132 Nm at 4200 rpm. The additional 24 kW and 38 Nm over the 1.0-litre engine makes the Pegas a noticeably more confident vehicle on South Africa's national highway network, where overtaking at 120 km/h requires a power reserve that the Picanto's smaller engine approaches at its limit and the Pegas's 1.4-litre manages with composure. The six-speed manual gearbox paired with the 1.4-litre is the correct specification choice for the LX Manual: six ratios allow the engine to sit at its most efficient and relaxed point at highway cruising speeds, which the Picanto's five-speed manual cannot replicate. The Pegas's interior at LX level uses cloth seating in a design that reads as appropriately senior relative to the Picanto. The longer wheelbase translates directly into meaningful rear passenger legroom — adults of 180cm height sit in the rear without knee contact with the front seat backs, a comfort benchmark the Picanto cannot meet. For a buyer searching the Pegas 1.4 LX Manual price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R239,995 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 Manual. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual

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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Driving fit

Where the KIA Pegas Fits Best

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Who buys this

South Africa's sedan market has undergone significant pressure over the past decade as SUVs and crossovers have absorbed the family car buyer's attention. A shopper researching Pegas 1.4 LX Manual should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Around town, Pegas 1.4 LX Manual should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R239,995 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 LX Manual out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Pegas 1.4 LX Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual. A front-wheel drive drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual
Off-Road
On the more demanding N1 climb through the Hex River mountains at full passenger and luggage load, consumption rises to 6.5-7.0 L/100km. If the Pegas 1.4 LX Manual 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

KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Manual — Should You Buy It?

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

Pegas 1.4 LX Manual is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Manual transmission and accept the limitation represented by an active listing. A fair review of Pegas 1.4 LX Manual should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 73 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission can be valuable for the right driver for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual. 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 LX Manual

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R239,995
  • ✓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 LX Manual can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Pegas 1.4 LX Manual depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Pegas 1.4 LX Manual quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Pegas 1.4 LX Manual budget.
  • ✕A short Pegas 1.4 LX Manual test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Pegas 1.4 LX Manual capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Pegas 1.4 LX Manual grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Pegas 1.4 LX Manual figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Pegas 1.4 LX Manual stock and support terms.

KIA Pegas FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Pegas 1.4 LX Manual is R239,995. 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 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 LX 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 LX Manual is around 16.9 km/l.

South Africa's sedan market has undergone significant pressure over the past decade as SUVs and crossovers have absorbed the family car buyer's attention. A shopper researching Pegas 1.4 LX Manual should separate need from showroom appeal

Around town, Pegas 1.4 LX Manual should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R239,995 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is worth checking before a purchase...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Pegas 1.4 LX Manual out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Pegas 1.4 LX Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

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