Sedan Petrol CVT FWD 5-seat

Honda Amaze

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use Current version Original current-generation version Body style Sedan
Honda Amaze is a South African Sedan range with 3 confirmed local derivatives.
ZAR 289,900
On-road in
ZAR 304,378
Ex-showroom ZAR 289,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 4,508/month Based on 1.2 Trend Manual Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1199cc (1.2L) Torque:110Nm (81 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:66kW (89 bhp) Boot420L (14.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 18.2 km/l (43 mpg)
City 14 km/l (33 mpg)
Highway 19 km/l (45 mpg)
User Reported 14–17 city / 18–21 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 22 reviews

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Monthly EMI
ZAR 4,508
Total Interest
ZAR 65,509
Total Payable
ZAR 270,509
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.2 Trend Manual. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze is a South African Sedan range with 3 confirmed local derivatives.

The Honda Amaze is a current South African Sedan positioned for drivers who prefer a booted car with composed road manners and clear ownership costs. It is represented locally by 3 confirmed derivatives. Confirmed South African pricing runs from R254 900 to R289 900, so the range covers both the cost-sensitive entry decision and the better-equipped upper grades. That makes it useful to read the range as a real buying ladder, not just as one badge on a showroom menu. The South African range uses Petrol power with Manual and Automatic choices. Available engine references include 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol. The published output picture lists power figures around 66 kW and torque figures around 110 Nm. Drivetrain coverage includes 4x2, which is important when separating daily commuter trims from rough-road or load-focused derivatives. The derivative walk is central to the buying decision. Confirmed local versions include 1.2 Trend Manual, 1.2 Comfort Manual, and 1.2 Comfort CVT. The lower grades make sense for buyers who want the body style and warranty position at the lowest realistic monthly cost, while the higher grades are aimed at shoppers who want more cabin comfort, convenience equipment or drivetrain capability from the factory. The packaging facts that shape daily ownership include seating listed as 5 seats; door layouts listed as 4; boot or cargo figures around 420; towing references around 900 and 950; ground-clearance references around 170 mm. These are the numbers buyers should compare before choosing between body styles or trims. Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 7-inch Touchscreen; airbag coverage around 2; warranty cover listed as 3; service or maintenance cover listed as 24 Months, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. In South African use, the Amaze has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The best version is therefore not automatically the cheapest or the most expensive one. It is the derivative whose engine, transmission, seating, load space and equipment match the owner's normal week. Fleet and business buyers should focus on uptime, load needs and service cover; private buyers should compare comfort, safety equipment, fuel use and resale appeal. The main caution is to avoid treating every Amaze derivative as the same car. Price, transmission, drivetrain, cabin specification and practical measurements can shift the ownership case materially. A careful buyer should shortlist by use case first, then compare the confirmed variant price and specification against rivals in the same South African segment. A useful ownership check for the Honda Amaze is to separate the emotional appeal of the Sedan shape from the weekly jobs it must do. A local buyer should write down the normal passenger count, parking conditions, monthly distance, holiday luggage, work equipment and the worst road surface the vehicle will realistically see. That list quickly shows whether the entry derivative is enough, whether a middle grade is the sensible comfort point, or whether the top grade adds hardware that will actually be used. With 3 confirmed local derivatives, the smartest comparison is usually within the range first and against rivals second. Finance cost, insurance, tyres and service cover should be checked at the same time as the brochure features, because a small jump in purchase price can become meaningful over a normal ownership term.

Honda Amaze — Quick Facts

Honda Amaze Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.2 Trend Manual Base Petrol Manual ZAR 254,900
1.2 Comfort Manual Mid Petrol Manual ZAR 269,900
1.2 Comfort CVT Top Petrol CVT ZAR 289,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.2 Trend Manual Base Petrol Manual ZAR 254,900
1.2 Comfort Manual Mid Petrol Manual ZAR 269,900
1.2 Comfort CVT Top Petrol CVT ZAR 289,900
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Honda Amaze Specifications

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
Driving fit

Where the Honda Amaze Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Honda Amaze suits drivers who prefer a booted car with composed road manners and clear ownership costs. It is strongest for buyers who already know the body format works for their parking, family, business or leisure needs, and who now need to choose the right derivative by monthly cost, transmission, equipment and practical capability. It is less suited to shoppers who only want the lowest advertised price without checking what changes between trims.

City
In city use the Amaze should be judged by visibility, parking effort, stop-start comfort and the way the available transmissions behave in traffic. A Sedan with a sensible seating position can make daily errands easier, but buyers should still check wheel size, camera availability and low-speed ride comfort on the exact derivative they intend to buy. For the Amaze, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.
Highway
On longer South African routes the Amaze needs stable cruising manners, predictable overtaking and a cabin that does not become tiring after several hours. Published consumption references around 5.4 l/100km, 5.3, and 5.5 help frame running costs, while output references around 66 kW help explain overtaking confidence. Buyers who travel with passengers or cargo should compare the loaded feel and not rely only on solo test-drive impressions. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.
Off-Road
The Amaze is best treated as a road-biased vehicle for tar, suburban streets and occasional well-kept gravel. It can handle normal South African surface changes when driven sensibly, but buyers who regularly travel on sand, mud or rocky access roads should choose a purpose-built SUV or bakkie instead. Where rougher roads are part of ownership, the buyer should check tyres, underbody clearance, approach to traction control and recovery practicality before relying on the body style. If the route is mainly tar, comfort and running costs should take priority over unused off-road image.

Honda Amaze — Should You Buy It?

4.0/5
Honest small-sedan value with modest performance
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-07-30

The latest Honda Amaze retains the qualities that make a small sedan useful in South Africa: manageable dimensions, low claimed consumption and a notably large 416-litre boot. Its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine produces 66 kW and 110 Nm, with a choice of five-speed manual or CVT. That is enough for ordinary commuting, but it should not be mistaken for effortless performance. An independent launch drive found the Amaze secure and comfortable in poor weather, with a pliant ride and easy controls. The same assessment cautioned that the engine was not energetic even at sea level and that the CVT becomes vocal under hard acceleration. A full passenger load at Highveld altitude is therefore a meaningful consideration. The 138 mm ground clearance also makes the Amaze less tolerant of rough approaches than a crossover. Equipment is strong for an affordable sedan. Every derivative includes stability control, hill-start assistance, a reversing camera, parking sensors, automatic air conditioning, rear ventilation and an eight-inch display. Safety is the main limitation: Trend has two airbags, Comfort has six, and no derivative lists autonomous emergency braking. Honda counters with a five-year/200,000 km warranty, four-year/60,000 km service plan and three years of roadside assistance.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.5/5 · 20%
3.5/5
Value 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Practicality 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Ownership 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Powertrain suitability 3.5/5 · 15%
3.5/5
Comfort & technology 4.1/5 · 10%
4.1/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Honda Amaze is strongest when the chosen derivative matches the buyer's real Sedan use case.

The Honda Amaze is not a one-line recommendation; it is a range that needs to be matched carefully to the buyer. Confirmed South African pricing runs from R254 900 to R289 900, so the range covers both the cost-sensitive entry decision and the better-equipped upper grades. The sensible approach is to start with body style and seating or load requirements, then choose the variant whose price, transmission, drivetrain and equipment fit the weekly routine. That keeps the decision grounded in ownership reality rather than showroom appeal. The fairest verdict on the Honda Amaze is therefore use-case driven. It can be a strong South African choice when the buyer chooses the correct derivative for the intended mix of city driving, freeway work, passengers, cargo and rough-road exposure. It becomes less convincing when bought only for styling or badge appeal without checking the practical numbers and ownership costs that will matter after delivery.

What's Good
  • ✓Large 416-litre boot in a compact, easy-to-park sedan
  • ✓Automatic air conditioning, rear vents and reversing camera are standard
  • ✓Five-year/200,000 km warranty and four-year/60,000 km service plan
Watch Out For
  • ✕Trend has only two airbags and no derivative lists AEB
  • ✕The 66 kW/110 Nm engine is modest, especially when loaded at altitude
  • ✕Low 138 mm ground clearance needs care on rough approaches

Honda Amaze FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Honda Amaze run from R254,900 to R289,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current South African range comprises 1.2 Trend Manual, 1.2 Comfort Manual, 1.2 Comfort CVT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Honda Amaze is 170 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Honda Amaze is 1199 cc, with output shown as 66 kW (89 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Honda Amaze range: 1.2 Trend Manual: 18.5 km/l; 1.2 Comfort Manual: 18.9 km/l; 1.2 Comfort CVT: 18.2 km/l.

The Honda Amaze suits drivers who prefer a booted car with composed road manners and clear ownership costs. It is strongest for buyers who already know the body format works for their parking, family, business or leisure needs, and who now need to choose the right derivative by monthly cost, transmission, equipment and practical capability. It is less suited to shoppers who only want the lowest advertised price without checking what changes between trims.

In city use the Amaze should be judged by visibility, parking effort, stop-start comfort and the way the available transmissions behave in traffic. A Sedan with a sensible seating position can make daily errands easier, but buyers should still check wheel size, camera availability and low-speed ride comfort on the exact derivative they intend to buy. For the Amaze, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.

On longer South African routes the Amaze needs stable cruising manners, predictable overtaking and a cabin that does not become tiring after several hours. Published consumption references around 5.4 l/100km, 5.3, and 5.5 help frame running costs, while output references around 66 kW help explain overtaking confidence. Buyers who travel with passengers or cargo should compare the loaded feel and not rely only on solo test-drive impressions. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.

Buyers researching the Honda Amaze often compare it with rivals such as KIA Pegas , Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan , Suzuki Dzire . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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