Which Kia Pegas Variant Is Actually Worth Buying in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia: Among the three variants available, the top-end EX is the best value-for-money pick. If you can stretch to it, skip the base trims and go straight to the fully equipped EX. The price gap between the LX and EX is not large enough to justify missing out on leather seats, a rearview camera, fog lamps, alloy wheels, and cruise control. When you spread the difference across monthly Aqsat under a Murabaha agreement, the additional cost is small, and the daily experience is noticeably better.

Three variants 

The Kia Pegas is available in Saudi Arabia in three variants. The Standard LX starts at around SAR 55,543, including VAT. The mid-level LX steps up to approximately SAR 56,348. The full EX costs around SAR 59,453. 

Trim	Price (SAR, incl. VAT)	Key Additions
Standard LX	55,543	Basic: fabric seats, steel wheels, manual A/C
Mid LX	56,348	Adds: electric mirrors, chrome handles, sunroof
Full EX	59,453	Adds: leather seats, alloy wheels, camera, cruise

Financing the Pegas

As a standard process, most Saudi buyers will not pay cash and would rather go for Murabaha and Ijara financing through banks, and authorized dealers are the most common routes. You can expect to pay between SAR 800 and SAR 1,000 in monthly installments between each variant. The base would cost less, and the top will be at the higher bracket. Under a Tawarruq arrangement through some Saudi banks, buyers can sometimes access more flexible terms, which is worth asking about when you visit the showroom.

The Mid LX

For a lot of buyers, it is worth noting the mid variant, the LX, specifically comes with a sunroof, electric mirrors with turn signals, and chrome exterior touches for barely 800 SAR more than the base. A sunroof matters in Saudi Arabia for a lot of buyers, and the weather means you rarely open it, but on a cool Riyadh winter evening or along the Corniche in Dammam, it is quite nice to open the cabin and gives you a pleasant feeling. 

The Verdict 

While there are choices available to buyers based on individual budgets, it is fair to say that the full EX at approximately 60,000 SAR is the best choice of the Pegas you can buy. And there are many reasons, but it comes close enough in price to the Toyota Yaris entry trim to prompt a comparison but has more features for your money. But for those buyers who are on a tight budget, the mid LX is not a bad option either. That said, the base trim is best left for fleet buyers, not personal ownership.

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