Kia Pegas
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Kia Pegas
| image = Kia Pegas Shishi 01 2022-10-15.jpg
| manufacturer = Kia Corporation
| model_code = AB
| aka = Kia Soluto
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| production = 2017–present
| model_years = 2018–present
| assembly = {{Plainlist|
- China: Yancheng, Jiangsu Yueda Kia
- Ecuador: Quito (Aymesa){{cite web|title=KIA vehicles, ASSEMBLED BY ECUADORIAN HANDS|date=14 July 2021 |url=https://www.kia.com/ec/util/news.html#/|at= News item No. 55|lang= es}}{{cite web|title=Kia Soluto and Seltos models are now assembled in Ecuador|date=20 July 2021 |url=https://automagazine.ec/los-modelos-kia-soluto-y-seltos-ahora-se-ensamblan-en-ecuador/|lang= es}}
- Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO Kia)
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| class = Subcompact car (B)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Hyundai-Kia PB
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| engine = {{ubl
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| transmission = {{ubl
| 5-speed manual
| 4-speed automatic
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| wheelbase = {{convert|2570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1460|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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The Kia Pegas ({{zh|s=起亚焕驰|p=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
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 {{convert|2570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.kianewscenter.com/News/kia-unveils-new-pegas-and-k2-cross-at-the-shanghai-international-automobile-industry-exhibition/s/cc8ca281-4ce2-4de1-b7d7-5b1840d577b7 |title=Kia unveils new Pegas and K2 Cross at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition |publisher=Kia Global Media Center |date=2017-04-19 |accessdate=2017-04-20}}{{cite web |url=http://allcarschannel.com/kia-pegas-k2-cross-debut-auto-shanghai/ |title=New Kia Pegas and K2 Cross Debut at Auto Shanghai |publisher=allcarschannel.com |date=2017-04-19 |accessdate=2017-04-20 |archive-date=2020-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803091714/http://allcarschannel.com/kia-pegas-k2-cross-debut-auto-shanghai/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.carscoops.com/2017/04/kia-pegas-compact-sedan-and-k2-cross.html |title=Kia Pegas Compact Sedan And K2 Cross Are Tailored For Chinese Customers |author=Gnaticov, Christian |website=Carscoops |date=2017-04-19 |accessdate=2017-04-20}}
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{{cite web |url=https://www.carnewschina.com/2017/05/17/new-kia-pegas-sedan-almost-ready-china/ |title=The New Kia Pegas Is Almost Ready for China |author=Ning, W. E. |website=CarNewsChina |date=2017-05-17 |accessdate=2017-06-02}} and in late 2018 in Egypt.{{cite web |url=http://www.kia.com.eg/vehicles/Pegas/ |title=Kia Pegas |publisher=Kia Motors Egypt |accessdate=2019-01-17 |archive-date=2020-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027200730/https://www.kia.com.eg/vehicles/Pegas/ |url-status=dead }} It debuted in the Philippines on 30 January 2019 as the Kia Soluto, coinciding with Kia Motors Philippines' relaunch under Ayala Corporation ownership.{{cite web |url=https://visor.ph/cars/heres-what-we-think-kia-ph-will-launch-on-january-30/ |title=Here's what we think Kia PH will launch on January 30 |first=Vernon B. |last=Sarne |publisher=Visor.ph |date=2019-01-10 |accessdate=2019-01-17}}{{cite web |url=https://www.autodeal.com.ph/articles/car-news-philippines/whats-inside-red-kia-box-in-bgc-heres-our-guess |title=What's inside the red Kia box in BGC? Here's our guess |first=Dan |last=Pabustan |publisher=Autodeal.com.ph |date=2019-01-17 |accessdate=2019-01-17}}{{cite web |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2019/01/this-china-made-kia-is-one-of-cars.html |title=This China-Made Kia is One of the Cars Ayala's Unboxing in 2 Weeks |publisher=Carguide.ph |date=2019-01-17 |accessdate=2019-01-17}}{{cite web |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/under-new-management-ayala-re-launches-kia-in-the-philippines.html |title=Under new management: Ayala re-launches Kia in the Philippines |first=Brent |last=Co |publisher=AutoIndustriya.com |date=2019-01-30 |accessdate=2019-01-30}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/kia-soluto-2019-launch-a962-20190130?ref=feed_1_section |title=Kia PH introduces Soluto subcompact sedan; price starts at P625,000 |first=Drei |last=Laurel |magazine=Top Gear Philippines |publisher=Summit Media |date=2019-01-30 |accessdate=2019-01-30}} The Soluto was released in Vietnam in September 2019.{{cite news |url=http://bizhub.vn/wheels/kia-accepts-pre-order-for-new-b-segment-sedan-at-prices-starting-from-17196_309000.html |title=Kia accepts pre-order for new B-segment sedan at prices starting from $17,196 |newspaper=Việt Nam News |date=2019-09-11 |accessdate=2020-02-23}} The Pegas/Soluto is also available in right-hand drive, which was released in Brunei on 18 September 2020 as the Soluto{{Cite web|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/09/kia-soluto-launched-in-sultanate|title=Kia Soluto launched in Sultanate|website=www.borneobulletin.com.bn|language=en|access-date=2020-10-19|archive-date=2020-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020022407/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/09/kia-soluto-launched-in-sultanate/|url-status=dead}} and in South Africa on 14 June 2021 as the Pegas.{{cite web |last1=Woosey |first1=Jason |title=Kia Pegas compact sedan has arrived: SA prices and specs |url=https://www.carmag.co.za/news/kia-pegas-compact-sedan-has-arrived-sa-prices-and-specs/ |website=CarMag |access-date=19 July 2021 |date=14 June 2021}}
Safety
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).https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/66a9c8d298a5312a32473737/1722403030095/Kia+Pegas+fact+sheet+-+2024.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}
Gallery
File:Kia Pegas Shishi 02 2022-10-15.jpg|Rear view
File:2019 Kia Soluto EX - Engine.jpg|1.4 L Kappa II engine
File:2019 Kia Soluto EX - Interior.jpg|Interior (Philippines)
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References
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External links
{{commons category multi|Kia Pegas|Kia Soluto}}
- {{Official website|https://www.kia.cn/vehicles/pegas/}} {{in lang|zh}}
- {{Official website|https://www.kia.com/ph/showroom/soluto/features.html}} (Soluto, Philippines)
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