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Honda CR-V 1.5T Exclusive (2025) Quick Review
When your sensible family Honda suddenly costs more than a small apartment, questions need answering. We lived with Honda's R1-million CR-V flagship for a week to see what all that money gets you, and whether it makes sense in the South African context.
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend - Long term update 2
We recently took delivery of the Honda Amaze in 1.2 trend guise. After a few more weeks behind the wheel, we give an update as to what it is like to live with the compact sedan.
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend (2025) Review
We've added another vehicle to the AutoTrader long-term test fleet, namely, the base model Honda Amaze. I spent a month in this budget sedan too see what these more basic products have to offer in today's market.
Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance (2025) Review
The Elevate revisits us in the Western Cape in 1.5 Elegance trim, which is the range-topper. Is it still a great buy for South African families in 2025?
Honda HR-V 1.5 Elegance (2025) Review
Honda has ditched the three-model lineup and went with just one refreshed 'Elegance' derivative for 2025 and beyond. What's on offer in this model?
Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort Auto (2025) Review
The micro entry-level sedan has enjoyed some measure of popularity, and the Honda Amaze has played in this area to decent success. Now that the model is updated, does it have the chops to still compete with other sedans in this segment?
Honda Amaze (2025) Review
A small sedan offers the best of both worlds. It's a practical little runabout you can take anywhere, combined with a sizeable boot if you need to travel further. Should you consider the Amaze if you're shopping in the budget segment? We drove the automatic model to find out if it's a Honda worth having.
Honda HR-V 1.5 Executive (2024) Review
If you want to buy a bomb-proof car, buy a Honda, say many workshop owners. Is the HR-V the crossover to buy when competition in this segment is this tough?
Honda CR-V 1.5T Exclusive CVT (2024) - Review
If you're looking for a family SUV that is near bulletproof, the Honda CR-V steps up to the mantle, and it's done so for years. As time has gone on, each iteration has received more premium touches. We had the latest version on test.
Honda Elevate (2024) Review
Honda's Elevate is the latest SUV to join the ever-growing Honda family, but it errs more on the entry-level spectrum. How decent is it? We'll investigate.
2024 Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance Review
With the compact SUV segment bursting at the seams, how do you decide on a specific model? If the brand has a solid reputation for reliability and the model doesn't cost the earth, the choice should be an easy one. We spent some quality time in Honda's top-spec Elevate model to find out if it's a win.