After the new Honda Amaze’s official reveal in India, the Japanese firm’s local division has confirmed the small sedan is “under consideration” for South Africa…
The new Honda Amaze is under consideration for South Africa, according to the Japanese firm’s local division, with the freshly revealed 3rd generation of the diminutive sedan looking likely to touch down at some point next year.
Yes, Honda Motor Southern Africa confirmed to Cars.co.za that the new Amaze is “under consideration” for a local introduction, adding that it would “advise early 2025 on launch timing”. We’re confident this new model will launch locally considering that the outgoing version is the brand’s top seller, year to date.
Officially unwrapped in India, the new Amaze features front-end styling that brings it neatly in line with models such as the likewise Indian-built Elevate. Though it’s billed as an all-new model, plenty seems to carry over from the outgoing version.
For instance, the small sedan again measures 3 995 mm long, while its wheelbase is unchanged at 2 470 mm (though the little saloon is slightly wider and taller than before). Interestingly, however, Honda’s Indian division lists a luggage capacity of 416 litres, which is slightly down on the 420-litre claim for the outgoing model.
In addition, the newcomer appears to employ exactly the same powertrain as before, with the naturally aspirated 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine again sending 66 kW and 110 Nm to the front wheels via either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Set to again compete with the Suzuki Dzire (which itself recently entered a new generation) and the Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan (which wears the “Aura” badge in India), the new Amaze borrows elements of its interior from the aforementioned Elevate. Indeed, the multifunctional steering wheel, instrument cluster, air-conditioning controls and centre console are all familiar from the crossover.
The Indian-spec Amaze features a dual-tone colour scheme inside, combining beige and black trim. Items such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, rear parking sensors, 6 airbags and electronic stability control are standard across the range in India. High-spec derivatives furthermore gain various driver-assistance features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and collision mitigation braking.
As a reminder, the outgoing Amaze portfolio in South Africa comprises a trio of derivatives (Trend 5MT, Comfort 5MT and Comfort CVT), with pricing running from R253 600 to R292 400. Year to date at the end of November 2024, the Amaze is Honda Motor SA’s best-selling product, with 873 units registered. That puts it well ahead of the Elevate (474 units), Fit (403 units) and BR-V (382 units).
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