Review of the new Honda Amaze for sale in South Africa in 2022

If you would like the find out more about the new Honda Amaze, a compact 4-door sedan with a new look and specifications, then this article is for you.^1,2

So, what are the new exterior changes?¹

Compared with its predecessor, this includes a new dual-slat grille, while the new bumper has additional chrome and LED lights. Also, a new exterior option is the Meteoroid Grey, which is now part of the existing colour range of Radiant Red, Lunar Silver, and Platinum White.

The interior’s looks¹

The cloth seats show enhanced grey cloth upholstery. The top comfort model has a new 7.0-inch touchscreen of the infotainment system coming with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. In addition, a reverse camera is available for easier reversing.

What grades does Honda provide?¹

The Amaze Trend is the entry model with a conventional, 4-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, it has manual air conditioning, electric windows, central locking and 15-inch alloy wheels. The extra changes of the Comfort model are the electric mirror adjustment of colour-coded exterior mirrors, automatic climate control, automatic locking of doors, and ‘diamond-cut’ alloy wheels. Fog lights complete the picture.

The Honda Amaze’s powertrain¹

The well-known 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine supplies 66 kW of power and 110 Nm of torque via a standard 5-speed manual transmission. But an optional CVT transmission is available with the Comfort variant.

Is the sedan’s power adequate?²

According to the test driver, the sedan lacks power, which is particularly noticeable when the car is laden with passengers and luggage. However, the car’s power may slightly increase at the coast, where more oxygen is available.

The compact sedan’s weight¹

With a light kerb weight exceeding 900 kg, it’s no wonder that the Honda can achieve the 0-100 km/hour dash in 12.3 seconds. This lightweight also benefits fuel consumption, with the claimed amount being 5.6 litres/100 km. The latter may also be attributed to Honda’s famous i-VTEC engine technology.

What does after-sales assistance consist of?¹

Honda offers a 2-year or 30 000 km service plan and a 5-year or 200 000 km warranty.

The cost of the Honda Amaze in 2022¹

The price of the entry model, the Trend, stands at R209 100.

So, what is the verdict?²

The Amaze is sufficiently large to suit young couples starting a family. Despite its lack of power, the car is solid and has an uncomplicated engine.

Disclaimer

Because of car insurance’s complexity, this article can only provide information. In the same way, if you choose to purchase any car insurance product, it’s safest to first consult a certified financial advisor for professional advice.

Sources:

1. 1. Honda Amaze compact sedan gets new look, enhanced spec for 2022
   2. Tested: Honda’s new Amaze is great value, but lacks fizz