Honda Amaze Monthly Installment

by Leland Morrison, on 2 March 2026

Honda Amaze

Overview

Who It Is For

The Honda Amaze is engineered for budget-conscious South African buyers seeking a reliable, fuel-efficient, and practical entry-level sedan — particularly first-time car owners, young professionals, and small families in urban and peri-urban environments. Its compact dimensions and light steering make it exceptionally easy to manoeuvre in congested city traffic and tight parking spaces, while its elevated ride height offers added confidence on uneven township or rural roads.

It appeals strongly to buyers prioritising low total cost of ownership, with Honda’s reputation for durability, widely available service networks, and competitive maintenance packages reinforcing long-term value. Fleet managers and ride-hailing operators also consider the Amaze due to its proven reliability under high-mileage conditions and strong residual values in the used-car market.

Importantly, the Amaze targets those who desire Honda’s brand assurance — including safety credentials like dual front airbags (standard across all variants) and ABS with EBD — without stepping into the higher price brackets of the City or Civic. It fills a strategic gap between basic hatchbacks and premium B-segment sedans, offering segment-leading cabin space and a mature driving experience that belies its entry-level positioning.

Prominent Features

The Honda Amaze stands out with its spacious 500-litre boot — class-leading for its segment — and a surprisingly roomy rear cabin, enhanced by a flat floor and generous legroom. Its 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine delivers responsive performance with excellent fuel efficiency (up to 18.9 km/l combined cycle), paired exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission in the South African market.

Safety features include ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), dual front SRS airbags, and ISOFIX child seat anchors across all variants. The top-spec VX variant adds keyless entry, push-button start, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, and LED daytime running lights.

Build quality and refinement are notable highlights: the Amaze benefits from Honda’s global platform engineering, resulting in low NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), precise steering feedback, and a well-damped suspension tuned for South African road conditions. Its high ground clearance (165 mm) further enhances versatility — a key differentiator over lower-slung B-segment rivals — making it equally suited to tarred highways and gravel access roads.

Price

The Honda Amaze is available in a range of variants, each with its own set of features and price tag. The base model starts at R231,200, while the top-of-the-line variant is priced at R266,800. The price of a particular variant depends on its engine, transmission, and other features.

Variant	Price
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend	R231,200
Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort	R266,800

Additional Costs to Consider:

Dealer Fees: Can include documentation, processing, and other administrative charges.
Optional Add-ons: Upgraded features, accessories, or enhancements that come at an extra cost.
Extended Warranties: Offer prolonged protection for the product at an additional price.
Other Costs: Miscellaneous expenses that might arise such as transfer of ownership.

Monthly Installment

Monthly payments for the Honda Amaze vary between R3,934 and R5,321

The following table provides a few example calculations using the prime interest rate + 2% (13.75%) over a period of 6 years or 72 months.

Variant	Price	Installment	10% deposit	10% deposit and residual
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend	R231,200	R4,611	R4,150	R3,934
Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort	R266,800	R5,321	R4,789	R4,540

The installment goes down when a 10% deposit is provided and even further when a 10% residual is added

Factors affecting your monthly installment:

Prime interest rate
Loan term
Deposit
Residual
Credit score

Minimum monthly salary

The minimum monthly salary required to afford the Honda Amaze ranges between R26,228 and R35,471.

	Minimum Salary
Variant	No deposit	10% deposit	10% deposit and residual
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend	R30,738	R27,664	R26,228
Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort	R35,471	R31,924	R30,267

Alternatives

The Honda Amaze measures 3,995 mm in length and rides on a 2,470 mm wheelbase, with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine — placing it squarely within the South African B-segment sedan category, which prioritises affordability, efficiency, and urban practicality over size or power. The table below gives a comparison to other alternatives in the B segment.

Name	Monthly From	Monthly To	Popularity
Suzuki DZire	R3,190	R4,226	No Data
Suzuki Swift	R3,210	R8,294	No Data
Honda Amaze	R3,934	R5,321	No Data
Hyundai Grand i10	R4,100	R6,459	No Data
Suzuki Baleno	R4,347	R5,622	No Data
Toyota Starlet	R4,351	R6,760	No Data
VW Polo Vivo	R4,497	R6,918	No Data
Kia Pegas	R5,087	R6,282	Very Low
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan	R5,157	R6,459	No Data
Kia Rio	R5,924	R7,777	Low
Hyundai i20	R5,974	R9,323	No Data

Stats

source: https://www.honda.co.za/cm/all-new-honda-amaze-25-launch