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
Amaze is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 289,900
On-road in
ZAR 301,359
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 289,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,450
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,600
Insurance
ZAR 2,609
Other fees
ZAR 0
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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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Honda Amaze in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
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.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Honda Amaze

Amaze is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.

The Amaze is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R254,900, engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 66 kW. A proper look at the Amaze begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a sedan body sits beside Petrol power, while a South African price reference of R254,900 sets a practical boundary. For this South African sedan, the owner should weigh a South African price reference of R289,900 against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Amaze price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A power output of 66 kW describes the opportunity; a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission describe the conditions around it. The Amaze has a clearer South African buying case when its sedan shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a two-wheel drive drivetrain; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, Petrol power sits beside a South African price reference of R254,900, while engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 66 kW and a 5-Speed Manual transmission. A 5-Speed Manual transmission describes the opportunity; a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a two-wheel drive drivetrain describe the conditions around it. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 5-Speed Manual transmission, a two-wheel drive drivetrain and a front-wheel drive drivetrain for Amaze. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for daily transport, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Amaze. A South African price reference of R254,900 describes the opportunity; engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 66 kW describe the conditions around it for Amaze. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Amaze

Honda Amaze — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.2 Trend Manual Base Petrol Efficiency18.5 km/l Manual ZAR 254,900
1.2 Comfort Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency18.9 km/l Manual ZAR 269,900
1.2 Comfort CVT Top Petrol Efficiency18.2 km/l CVT ZAR 289,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.2 Trend Manual Base Petrol Efficiency18.5 km/l Manual ZAR 254,900
1.2 Comfort Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency18.9 km/l Manual ZAR 269,900
1.2 Comfort CVT Top Petrol Efficiency18.2 km/l CVT ZAR 289,900
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Honda Amaze Specifications

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Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue
Body Style
Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2018
Tare Mass Kg
954 kg
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Generation
Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Sedan
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Vehicle Type
Sedan
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
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
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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 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
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
35
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
Stability Control
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
EBD
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Airbags
2
Driver Airbag
2
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
BA
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Brake Assist
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Rear
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen Projector
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Functional cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable seating, and practical storage spaces
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Seat
Manual
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Interior Colour Options
5
Interior Colours
5
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Climate Control
Manual
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
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Trim Level
top
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
Unlocking
Remote Key
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Vdc
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Remote Key
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
Walk Away Lock
Remote Key
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
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Infotainment Display
7-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Audio Speakers
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
7-inch Touchscreen
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Connected Services
Standard
Display Audio
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Audio System
4
Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch Touchscreen inches
Voice Recognition
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen Projector
Front Fog Lights
Front
Fog Lights
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
DRL
LED
Exterior Colour Options
5
Front Fog Lamps
Front
Headlamps
Halogen Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen Projector
Headlights
Halogen Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Roof Type
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Halogen Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Body Type
Sedan
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
Auto Headlights
Halogen Projector
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Exterior Colour Options
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Wheel Covers
Led Headlights
Halogen Projector
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Wading Depth Mm
300 mm
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Wading Depth
300 mm
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Departure Angle
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Approach Angle
16 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Wheel Covers in
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Wheels
15-inch Wheel Covers
Brake Type Front
Disc
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
Brakes
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Wheel Type
Steel with Covers
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Wheel Covers
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
Front Brake Type
Disc
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Steering Column
Tilt
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Service Plan Distance
24 Months km
Service Plan
24 Months
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Low
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty
3
Warranty Years
3 years
Basic Warranty
3
Warranty Kilometers
100000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Start Stop System
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
CO2 Emissions G Km
122
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
122
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
22
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
Ownership Role
Top
Starting Price
289900
Starting Price Zar
289900
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price

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Configuration Note
Petrol / Automatic
Brand Slug
honda
Brand
Honda
Variant
1.2 Comfort CVT
Source URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/amaze
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Honda
Market
South Africa
Model
Amaze
OEM URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/amaze
Source Name
Official OEM South Africa
Source Page URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/amaze
Fuel Economy Combined
5.5
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.5 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption
5.5
Fuel Efficiency
18.2 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
5.5
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
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 is a current South African Sedan positioned for drivers who prefer a booted car with composed road manners and clear ownership costs. A shopper researching Amaze should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R254,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
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. Around town, Amaze should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 5-Speed Manual transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a two-wheel drive drivetrain is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Amaze out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 66 kW feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Amaze needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Amaze. A CVT transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Amaze
Off-Road
If the Amaze will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Amaze. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Amaze. A South African price reference of R289,900 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Amaze. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Amaze
4.0/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.0 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-07-30

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

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Amaze deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

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. Amaze is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R254,900 and accept the limitation represented by a 5-Speed Manual transmission. A fair review of Amaze should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a front-wheel drive drivetrain, a South African price reference of R269,900 and a South African price reference of R289,900 can be valuable for the right driver for Amaze. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Amaze. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Amaze

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R254,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 66 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4x2
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Amaze can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Amaze depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Amaze quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Amaze budget.
  • ✕A short Amaze test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Amaze capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Amaze grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Amaze figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Amaze stock and support terms.

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 is a current South African Sedan positioned for drivers who prefer a booted car with composed road manners and clear ownership costs. A shopper researching Amaze should separate need from showroom appeal.

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. Around town, Amaze should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Amaze out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 66 kW feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Honda Amaze often compare it with rivals such as Changan Alsvin , 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.

Compare Honda Amaze with Similar Sedans

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Honda Amaze
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Changan Alsvin
Amaze vs Alsvin
Petrol Sedan 2 Variants
Changan Alsvin from ZAR 249,900
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Honda Amaze
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KIA Pegas
Amaze vs Pegas
Petrol Sedan 4 Variants
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Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Amaze vs Grand i10 Sedan
Petrol Sedan 2 Variants
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900
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Suzuki Dzire
Amaze vs Dzire
Petrol Sedan 3 Variants
Suzuki Dzire from ZAR 229,900
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Data verified against: Honda Official South Africa Website

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