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Honda Amaze vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Maximum Power
Amaze66 kW
S-Class facelift-
Maximum Torque
Amaze110 Nm
S-Class facelift-
Engine Size
Amaze1199 cc
S-Class facelift-
Combined Fuel Economy
Amaze18.2 km/l
S-Class facelift-
Ground Clearance
Amaze170 mm
S-Class facelift-
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Model Introduced Year
2018
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Generation
Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use
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Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Sedan
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Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
active
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Segment
Sedan
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Tare Mass Kg
954 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Length
3995 mm
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Width
1695 mm
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Height
1498 mm
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Wheelbase
2470 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
420 l
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Kerb Weight
954 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1380 kg
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Payload Capacity
426 kg
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Towing Capacity
900 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
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Front Headroom
990 mm
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Rear Headroom
920 mm
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Front Legroom
770 mm
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Rear Legroom
920 mm
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
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Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
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Chassis Type
Monocoque
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Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
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Steering Column
Tilt
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Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
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Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
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Chassis Material
Monocoque
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Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
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Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
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Suspension
MacPherson Strut
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Manual
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Power Windows
All Doors
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Keyless Entry
Remote Key
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
420 l
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AC Type
Manual
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
24 Months
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.5
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Panoramic Roof
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
All Doors
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Premium Fabric
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Telescopic Steering
Tilt
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Tilt Steering
Tilt
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Voice Command
Not Available
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Voice Command Support
Not Available
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Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Manual
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Remote Key
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Lift Gate
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Manual
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Mirror
All Doors
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Remote Key
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Remote Key
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Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
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Sonar
Rear
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Sound System
4
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Source Model Column
amaze
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
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Sub Frame
Monocoque
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Surround View Monitor
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Remote Key
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Remote Key
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Walk Away Lock
Remote Key
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Wireless Charger
Wireless
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1199 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
66 kW
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Maximum Torque
110 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
CVT
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Top Speed
170 km/h
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0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.3 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.2 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
5
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Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
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Drivetrain
4x2
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
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City Mileage
14 km/l
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Highway Mileage
19 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
35
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Airbags
2
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Alarm System
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
2
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
2
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
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Driver Passenger Airbags
2
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
Halogen Projector
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
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Parking Sensor
Rear
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Pre-Collision System
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reverse Camera Type
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Surround View Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
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Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
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Steering Adjustment
Tilt
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Interior Colour Options
5
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Driver Seat
Manual
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Functional cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable seating, and practical storage spaces
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
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Interior Colours
5
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Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
4
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Navigation System
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Wireless Android Auto
Standard
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Voice Recognition
Not Available
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Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch Touchscreen
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Infotainment Display
7-inch Touchscreen
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Audio Speakers
4
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Audio System
4
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Display Audio
7-inch Touchscreen
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Infotainment Screen
7-inch Touchscreen
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Connected Services
Standard
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Voice Control
Not Available
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
LED Headlamps
Halogen Projector
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
Front
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Exterior Colour Options
5
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Roof Type
Not Available
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Body Type
Sedan
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DRL
LED
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Fog Lights
Front
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Front Fog Lights
Front
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Led Headlights
Halogen Projector
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Auto Headlights
Halogen Projector
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Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
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Daytime Running Lights
LED
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
5
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Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
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Front Fog Lamps
Front
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Headlamp Levelling
Halogen Projector
-
Headlamps
Halogen Projector
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Headlight Type
Halogen Projector
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Headlights
Halogen Projector
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Approach Angle
16 deg
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Departure Angle
18 deg
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Wading Depth
300 mm
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Not Available
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
300 mm
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
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Wheel Type
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Front Brake Type
Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Drum
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Brake Type Front
Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Drum
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Tyre Type
175/65 R15
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Wheel Diameter
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
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Brakes
Disc
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Cornering Brake Control
Standard
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
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Wheel Material
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Wheels
15-inch Wheel Covers
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
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Approx Service Cost
Low
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Battery Warranty
24 Months
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Maintenance Plan
24 Months
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
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Service Plan Duration
24 Months
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Service Plan Distance
24 Months
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Service Plan
24 Months
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Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Warranty Years
3
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Warranty Kilometers
3
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
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Start Stop System
Not Available
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Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
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Idle CO2 Output
122
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CO2 Emissions G Km
122
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
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Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21 l/100km
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Owner Review Count
22
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Spec
Amaze
S-Class facelift
Ownership Role
Top
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Price Zar
289900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
289900
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Starting Price Zar
289900
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In depth: how these cars differ
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