A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
RX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Amaze.
Amaze starts ZAR 1,261,600 cheaperAmaze from ZAR 254,900 · RX from ZAR 1,516,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Amaze
RX
Maximum Power
Amaze66 kW
RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Amaze110 Nm
RX430 Nm
Engine Size
Amaze1199 cc
RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Amaze18.2 km/l
RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Amaze170 mm
RX185 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Honda Amaze
1.2 Comfort CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,,
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Amaze
RX
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Halogen Projector
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
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
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Spec
Amaze
RX
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front and Rear
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke/ F SPORT,Heated
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
40:20:40 - Power
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
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
F SPORT
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 - Power
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT Colour
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way/ Passenger 2-way
Spec
Amaze
RX
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Standard
-
Android Auto
Standard
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Standard 21
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard TFT Colour
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
-
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Infotainment Display
7-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
4
Standard 21
Audio System
4
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Display Audio
7-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
7-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Spec
Amaze
RX
LED Headlamps
Halogen Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Front
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Wheel Covers
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
White Nova, Graphite Black GF, Opulent Blue, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Copper
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
DRL
LED
Standard LED
Fog Lights
Front
-
Front Fog Lights
Front
-
Led Headlights
Halogen Projector
Standard
Auto Headlights
Halogen Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front
Standard LED
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen Projector
-
Headlamps
Halogen Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen Projector
Standard
Headlights
Halogen Projector
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Amaze
RX
Approach Angle
16 deg
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
18 deg
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
300 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
15.0 deg
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
24.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
185 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
Amaze
RX
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
F:235-50R21 Alloy / R:235-50R21 Alloy
Wheel Type
15-inch Wheel Covers
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
21
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
-
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Wheel Covers
21
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Wheel Covers
-
Wheels
15-inch Wheel Covers
-
Spec
Amaze
RX
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000km
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
Amaze
RX
Warranty Years
3
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Amaze
RX
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
197 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
Amaze
RX
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
-
Spec
Amaze
RX
Ownership Role
Top
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
1642900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
289900
1642900
Starting Price Zar
289900
1642900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amaze and RX 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 RX 85.
Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs RX 46.
Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs RX 93.
Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs RX 75.
Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs RX not separately scored.
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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RX leads by 29 points
RX has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Amaze.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RX
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
75/100
Amaze
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus RX
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 48 pts for Amaze
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RX 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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