Should I buy Honda Amaze petrol?

The diminutive Honda Amaze is a brilliant city car that offers quite a deal, but should you buy one? We take a look at the offering to see if it should be on your shortlist

Lawrence Minnie

7 Sep 2022 · 05:43Buying a Car

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Amazing stuff

The Honda Amaze is the entry-level offering from the Japanese automaker. Locally it is only offered with one powerplant and is powered by a 1.2l petrol engine with a choice of a manual or CVT transmission.

Power output sits at a healthy 66kW and 110N and conservative driving will return 5.6l /100km. The Amaze is quite that, being able to reach a top speed of 160km/h while still having space for 5 adults and their baggage in the 420l boot.

Safe space and easy convenience

As well as the impressive performance stats, the Amaze is rather safe. Two airbags up front with a host of standard features such as ABS, EBD, and ISOfix. As far as convenience goes the Amaze also has a few surprises inshore with air conditioning, electric windows all around, a multifunction steering wheel, and a USB/Bluetooth-enabled audio system forming part of the package

Models and Pricing

1.2 Trend Manual R 226 200

1.2 Comfort Manual R 242 400

1.2 Comfort CVT R 261 000

Every Amaze is sold with a 5-year / 200 000km warranty and a 2-year / 30 000km service plan.

Verdict

If a small city sedan with rock-solid engineering is on your shopping list then the best place you can start is with the Amaze. We highly recommend checking out your local offerings or searching Autotrader for that perfect deal.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more