Kia Pegas

Kia Pegas
Overview
ManufacturerKia Corporation
Model codeAB
Also calledKia Soluto
Kia Sephia (taxi, Colombia)[1]
Production2017–present
Model years2018–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia PB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)

The Kia Pegas (Chinese: 起亚焕驰; pinyin: Qǐyà Huànchí) is an entry subcompact sedan (B-segment) manufactured in China by the Yueda Kia joint venture. It is sold under the Pegas nameplate in China, Africa and parts of the Middle East, and as the Kia Soluto in parts of Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Overview

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The Kia Pegas made its debut at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. Based on the PB platform used in the Kia K2 and targeted at young buyers, the Pegas stands on a 2,570 mm (101.2 in) wheelbase and has a trunk capacity of 475 liters. Powering the car is a 1.4 liter Kappa MPI I4 engine that generates 94 horsepower and 95 lb-ft torque to the front wheels.[4][5][6]

The Kia Pegas/Soluto did not receive a facelift and end of production schedule.

The Kia Pegas/Soluto was heavily inspired by third-generation Kia Picanto bumper and fourth-generation Kia Rio-shaped headlights.

The Pegas went on sale in August 2017 in China[7] and in late 2018 in Egypt.[8] It debuted in the Philippines on 30 January 2019 as the Kia Soluto, coinciding with Kia Motors Philippines' relaunch under Ayala Corporation ownership.[9][10][11][12][13] The Soluto was released in Vietnam in September 2019.[14] The Pegas/Soluto is also available in right-hand drive, which was released in Brunei on 18 September 2020 as the Soluto[15] and in South Africa on 14 June 2021 as the Pegas.[16]

Safety

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The African version of the Pegas received 2 stars for adults and 4 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP in 2024 (based on Latin NCAP 2016).[17]

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  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • 1.4 L Kappa II engine
    1.4 L Kappa II engine
  • Interior (Philippines)
    Interior (Philippines)

References

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  1. ^ Mantilla, Oscar Julian Restrepo (2019-08-16). "Kia Sephia Taxi 2020: Características y precio en Colombia". El Carro Colombiano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. ^ "KIA vehicles, ASSEMBLED BY ECUADORIAN HANDS" (in Spanish). 14 July 2021. News item No. 55.
  3. ^ "Kia Soluto and Seltos models are now assembled in Ecuador" (in Spanish). 20 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Kia unveils new Pegas and K2 Cross at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition". Kia Global Media Center. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  5. ^ "New Kia Pegas and K2 Cross Debut at Auto Shanghai". allcarschannel.com. 2017-04-19. Archived from the original on 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  6. ^ Gnaticov, Christian (2017-04-19). "Kia Pegas Compact Sedan And K2 Cross Are Tailored For Chinese Customers". Carscoops. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  7. ^ Ning, W. E. (2017-05-17). "The New Kia Pegas Is Almost Ready for China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  8. ^ "Kia Pegas". Kia Motors Egypt. Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  9. ^ Sarne, Vernon B. (2019-01-10). "Here's what we think Kia PH will launch on January 30". Visor.ph. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  10. ^ Pabustan, Dan (2019-01-17). "What's inside the red Kia box in BGC? Here's our guess". Autodeal.com.ph. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  11. ^ "This China-Made Kia is One of the Cars Ayala's Unboxing in 2 Weeks". Carguide.ph. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
  12. ^ Co, Brent (2019-01-30). "Under new management: Ayala re-launches Kia in the Philippines". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  13. ^ Laurel, Drei (2019-01-30). "Kia PH introduces Soluto subcompact sedan; price starts at P625,000". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  14. ^ "Kia accepts pre-order for new B-segment sedan at prices starting from $17,196". Việt Nam News. 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  15. ^ "Kia Soluto launched in Sultanate". www.borneobulletin.com.bn. Archived from the original on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  16. ^ Woosey, Jason (14 June 2021). "Kia Pegas compact sedan has arrived: SA prices and specs". CarMag. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  17. ^ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/66a9c8d298a5312a32473737/1722403030095/Kia+Pegas+fact+sheet+-+2024.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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