The Honda Amaze was first introduced locally in 2018 and was made available in two trim options; Trend and Comfort. However, there are three derivatives in total, as the Comfort trim is available with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-step continuously variable transmission (CVT). All three derivatives receive motivation from identical 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engines producing 66 kW and 110 Nm of torque.
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2018 Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend
The Honda Amaze in 1.2 Trend guise is the entry point to the range. As such, the derivative omits some of the standard features found on the Comfort variants, such as remote central locking, electric folding mirrors and a reverse camera. However, in most other respects, the model is identical and will still serve a family well.
Price new (2018): R 179 900
Average price used (2022): R 189 000
Average used mileage: 44 960 km
Value retained: 105.06%
2019 Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort
The Honda Amaze in Comfort guise retains the same engine and transmission as the Trend trim. However, it sees a variety of comfort items incorporated as the trim designation suggests. Some of the exterior enhancements include colour-coded exterior mirrors and door handles and LED fog lamps down below.
Price new (2019): R 193 900
Average price used (2022): R 165 000
Average used mileage: 94 000 km
Value retained: 85.1%
2019 Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort Auto
The Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort Auto retains the same engine and specification level as the 1.2 Comfort. However, where the Comfort offers a 5-speed manual transmission, the Comfort Auto offers a 5-step CVT automatic. Customers also get paddles behind the steering wheel to manually step up or down the transmission.
Price new (2019): R 208 900
Average price used (2022): R 169 778
Average used mileage: 65 352 km
Value retained: 81.27%
Verdict
Interestingly, the entry-level Trend variant didn't experience any depreciation. Quite the contrary, even with light use, the average market value has increased. It is with both the Comfort derivatives that we only see depreciation happen. And although both Comfort variants retain an average market value above 80% the automatic derivative is depreciating the fastest, having lost 18.72% in its lifetime.
