Source type: Lexus South Africa
Lexus All-New ES vs Honda Amaze
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Decision summary
Lexus All-New ES vs Honda Amaze: the short answer
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Five key differences
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| Specification | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | All-New ES- | Amaze66 kW |
| Maximum Torque | All-New ES- | Amaze110 Nm |
| Engine Size | All-New ES- | Amaze1199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | All-New ES- | Amaze18.2 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | All-New ES- | Amaze170 mm |
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Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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Lexus All-New ES
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Eighth-generation South African Lexus ES preview | Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | upcoming | active |
| Segment | Premium executive sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger Vehicle | Sedan |
| Model Introduced Year | - | 2018 |
| Facelift History | - | Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Current |
| Color Note | - | White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 954 kg |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Chassis Type | - | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt |
| Front Spring Type | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | - | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Electrified premium executive sedan | Top |
| Pricing Role | Announced price not publicly listed | Current listed price |
| Price Zar | - | 289900 ZAR |
| Starting Price | - | 289900 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 289900 |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 3995 mm |
| Width | - | 1695 mm |
| Height | - | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 2470 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | - | 170 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 35 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 420 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 954 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | - | 1380 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 426 kg |
| Towing Capacity | - | 900 kg |
| Seating Capacity | - | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | - | 2 rows |
| Doors | - | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 4.9 m |
| Front Headroom | - | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | - | 920 mm |
| Front Legroom | - | 770 mm |
| Rear Legroom | - | 920 mm |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | - | Manual |
| Power Windows | - | All Doors |
| Keyless Entry | - | Remote Key |
| Push Button Start | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | - | Wireless |
| Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Halogen Projector |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 420 l |
| AC Type | - | Manual |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Manual |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop | - | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | - | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | - | 24 Months |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.5 |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | - | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Push Button Start | - | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Premium Fabric |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt |
| Voice Command | - | Not Available |
| Voice Command Support | - | Not Available |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 14.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | - | Manual |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Remote Key |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Manual |
| Mirror | - | All Doors |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Remote Key |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Remote Key |
| Rim Size | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Sonar | - | Rear |
| Sound System | - | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | amaze |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | - | Not Available |
| Trim Level | - | top |
| Unlocking | - | Remote Key |
| Variant Role | - | Core range derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Remote Key |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Remote Key |
| Wireless Charger | - | Wireless |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | - | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | - | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 1199 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | - | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | 4 |
| Aspiration | - | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | - | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | - | 66 kW |
| Maximum Torque | - | 110 Nm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | - | FWD |
| Transmission | - | CVT |
| Top Speed | - | 170 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | - | 14.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 67.3 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | 112.2 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | - | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | - | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | - | 5 |
| Transmission Type | - | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Clutch Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | - | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain | - | 4x2 |
| 4WD Engagement | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Front Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | - | CVT Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | - | 4x2 |
| Rear Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Transmission Speeds | - | 5 |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | - | 18.2 km/l |
| City Mileage | - | 14 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | - | 19 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 35 l |
| Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | - | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | - | 18.2 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | - | 35 |
| Combined Driving Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | - | 2 |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | - | Standard |
| Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | - | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | - | Standard |
| Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | - | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | - | Not Available |
| AEB | - | Not Available |
| BA | - | Standard |
| Brake Override System | - | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | - | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | - | 2 |
| EBD | - | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Standard |
| Hill Hold | - | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | - | 2 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | - | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | - | Not Available |
| Stability Control | - | Standard |
| TCS | - | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | - | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | - | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 2 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 2 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | - | Rear |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | - | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | - | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | - | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | Halogen Projector |
| Auto Wipers | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | - | Rear |
| Reverse Camera | - | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Park Assist | - | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | - | Standard |
| Surround View Camera | - | Not Available |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | - | Premium Fabric |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Heated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt |
| Ambient Lighting | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | - | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| 60 40 Split Seat | - | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Fabric Seats | - | Premium Fabric |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Functional cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable seating, and practical storage spaces |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Premium Fabric |
| Interior Colours | - | 5 |
| Seat Trim | - | Premium Fabric |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | - | Standard |
| Android Auto | - | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | - | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | - | 4 |
| Navigation System | - | Not Available |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | - | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | - | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Infotainment Display | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Speakers | - | 4 |
| Audio System | - | 4 |
| Display Audio | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Infotainment Screen | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Not Available |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Standard |
| Touchscreen | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | - | Halogen Projector |
| Daytime Running Lamps | - | LED |
| Fog Lamps | - | Front |
| Roof Rails | - | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Roof Type | - | Not Available |
| Body Type | - | Sedan |
| DRL | - | LED |
| Fog Lights | - | Front |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Front |
| Led Headlights | - | Halogen Projector |
| Auto Headlights | - | Halogen Projector |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Halogen Projector |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | LED |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Doors |
| Front Fog Lamps | - | Front |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Halogen Projector |
| Headlamps | - | Halogen Projector |
| Headlight Type | - | Halogen Projector |
| Headlights | - | Halogen Projector |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Departure Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Wading Depth | - | 300 mm |
| Terrain Modes | - | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | - | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 16 deg |
| Breakover Angle | - | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 18 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 170 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 170 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 300 mm |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | - | 175/65 R15 |
| Wheel Type | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Front Brake Type | - | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | - | Not Available |
| Wheel Rim Size | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Brake Type Front | - | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Tyre Type | - | 175/65 R15 |
| Wheel Diameter | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Wheels | - | 15-inch Wheel Covers |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Low |
| Battery Warranty | - | 24 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 24 Months |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Service Plan Duration | - | 24 Months |
| Service Plan Distance | - | 24 Months |
| Service Plan | - | 24 Months |
| Service Intervals | - | 10000 km / 12 months |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | - | 3 |
| Warranty Kilometers | - | 3 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Basic Warranty | - | 3 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Warranty | - | 3 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | - | 122 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | Petrol |
| Particulate Filter | - | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 122 |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 122 |
| Spec | All-New ES | Amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 14 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 17 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 18 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 21 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 22 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New ES and Amaze comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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All-New ES vs Amaze questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.