Kia's value sedan and its popular SUV sibling. Here's what they cost to insure in 2026.
Compare Pegas / Sportage quotes →| Variant | Year | Est. monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage 1.6T GT-Line / AWD | 2022–2026 | R1,400 — R1,800*estimate |
| Sportage 2.0 LX / EX | 2018–2022 | R1,000 — R1,500*estimate |
| Pegas 1.4 EX / SX | 2021–2026 | R750 — R1,100*estimate |
| Pegas 1.4 LX / MPI | 2018–2021 | R600 — R900*estimate |
Estimates based on a Kia Pegas / Sportage at trade value R235,000. Low-risk driver profile. Comprehensive cover.
| Insurer | Comprehensive | TPFT | Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
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Pineapple
Lowest
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R398/mo*estimate | R199/mo*estimate | R80/mo*estimate |
| R518/mo*estimate | R259/mo*estimate | R104/mo*estimate | |
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Momentum Insure
|
R618/mo*estimate | R309/mo*estimate | R124/mo*estimate |
| R670/mo*estimate | R335/mo*estimate | R134/mo*estimate | |
| R752/mo*estimate | R376/mo*estimate | R150/mo*estimate | |
| R823/mo*estimate | R412/mo*estimate | R165/mo*estimate | |
| R823/mo*estimate | R412/mo*estimate | R165/mo*estimate |
*estimate = modelled from real advert and quote data, scaled to this vehicle's value for a low-risk driver. Actual premiums depend on your age, address, claims history, and vehicle condition. TPFT and third party figures are approximate.
Insurance covers accidents and theft. An extended warranty covers engine, gearbox, and electrical failures when your manufacturer warranty expires. Get both and you're fully covered.
The Kia Pegas is Kia's entry-level sedan offering in South Africa, positioned to compete with hatchbacks on price but offering more interior space. Its competitive retail price, combined with Kia's five-year / 150,000 km warranty, makes it an attractive total-cost-of-ownership proposition.
Insurance costs for the Pegas are moderate. Its sedan profile, lower performance output, and Kia's good repair network in South Africa all contribute to reasonable premiums. The Pegas does not feature prominently in theft statistics, which keeps theft loading in check.
The Sportage is a different proposition entirely. As a mid-size SUV with a higher retail price — particularly the current generation GT-Line variants — premiums sit materially above the Pegas. The 1.6T turbocharged engine and higher-spec electronics on top variants add to repair cost exposure.
Previous-generation Sportage models (pre-2022) offer better value for money on insurance — they have depreciated sufficiently to sit at a lower insured value while still being mechanically sound and widely serviced.
Kia has grown its South African dealership and parts network significantly in the past decade. This means insurers have good claims experience with the brand and repair centres are accessible across major metros. This network maturity helps keep Kia premiums competitive relative to newer Chinese entrants.