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Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Model Introduced Year
2018
2022
Generation
Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use
Based on 11th generation platform
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety
Introduced with latest Civic generation
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
954 kg
1350 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Length
3995 mm
4678 mm
Width
1695 mm
1802 mm
Height
1498 mm
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
134 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
47 l
Boot/Cargo Space
420 l
495 l
Kerb Weight
954 kg
1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1380 kg
1800 kg
Payload Capacity
426 kg
430 kg
Towing Capacity
900 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
955 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
942 mm
Front Legroom
770 mm
1074 mm
Rear Legroom
920 mm
950 mm
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Remote Key
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
420 l
495 l
AC Type
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
24 Months
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.5
6.2
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Premium Fabric
Sport Seats
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Not Available
Standard
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
8.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Remote Key
Smart Key
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Mirror
All Doors
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Remote Key
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Remote Key
Smart Key
Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
Front and Rear
Sound System
4
12 Bose
Source Model Column
amaze
civic-rs
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Remote Key
Smart Key
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Core range derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Remote Key
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Remote Key
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Drag Coefficient
-
0.27
Exhaust Type
-
Dual Chrome Exhaust
Intercooler
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40
Ride Mode Selection
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Audio and Cruise
Tail Lamps
-
LED
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
LED
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.3:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
66 kW
178 kW
Maximum Torque
110 Nm
240 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
170 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco Normal Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.3 kW/tonne
131.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.2 Nm/tonne
177.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
4x2
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
47 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
47
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
6
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Electric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-color
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Electric
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Electric
Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Functional cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable seating, and practical storage spaces
Premium sporty interior
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Leather
Interior Colours
5
6
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Leather
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
12 Bose
Navigation System
Not Available
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
4
12 Bose
Audio System
4
12 Bose
Display Audio
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and Cruise
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and Cruise
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
LED Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Roof Type
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Front
LED
Front Fog Lights
Front
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Led Taillights
-
LED
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Approach Angle
16 deg
-
Departure Angle
18 deg
-
Wading Depth
300 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
134 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
134 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
300 mm
-
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
235/40 R18
Wheel Type
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
235/40 R18
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Standard
Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
15-inch Wheel Covers
18-inch Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and Cruise
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Audio and Cruise
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Low
Moderate
Battery Warranty
24 Months
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
24 Months
Service Plan
24 Months
24 Months
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead Acid
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
135 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
122
135
CO2 Emissions G Km
122
135
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21 l/100km
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
22
19
Spec
Amaze
Civic RS
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
725000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
289900
725000
Starting Price Zar
289900
725000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amaze and Civic RS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Amaze 26 vs Civic RS 63.
Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Civic RS 63.
Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Civic RS 92.
Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Civic RS 58.
Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs Civic RS 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Civic RS leads by 17 points
Civic RS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Civic RS
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
Amaze
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Civic RS
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 48 pts for Amaze
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Civic RS leads. However, Amaze may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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