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IOL News
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Honda's redesigned Amaze compact sedan launching in South Africa this week
The Honda Amaze gets a bolder look for 2025. Image: Supplied Honda's heavily updated Amaze compact sedan arrives in South Africa this week, sporting a bolder look and smarter cabin. It goes up against the newly launched Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Grand i10 sedan and Kia Pegas in a segment that has become somewhat sidelined by SUVs and hatchbacks. Pricing for the new Honda Amaze will be announced shortly, but it is expected to start below the R300,000 mark. For 2025, the compact sedan gains a more confident exterior design, with highlights including a large honeycomb grille reminiscent of the latest Honda CR-V and a more elegant rear section with horizontal taillamps that forge a close family resemblance to the latest Ballade. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Ballade's baby bro.. Image: Supplied Honda's modern DNA is further evident inside, where we see a new dashboard that takes inspiration from the latest Civic and CR-V. The cockpit features a strong horizontal design theme, largely thanks to a full length air vent bar, and the tech package includes an 8.0-inch 'floating' infotainment screen. The local features list remains under wraps, but in its home market of India the Amaze offers new features such as wireless phone charging. The cabin has been completely redesigned. Image: Supplied Furthermore, it is now fitted with six airbags and is offered with an expanded range of ADAS active safety features, including a LaneWatch Camera and multi-angle rear camera. Power comes from the familiar 1.2-litre i-VTEC normally aspirated petrol engine, which delivers 66kW and 110Nm. While the mechanicals remain unchanged, Honda is promising lower noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, thanks to improved soundproofing and measures to mitigate engine and road noise. Stay tuned for updates on the new Honda Amaze, with pricing and detailed specifications expected to be announced on Tuesday. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel IOL
IOL News
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Suzuki Swift leads SA car market again in April as buyers shift to more affordable models
The Suzuki Swift was South Africa's top-selling passenger car in April Image: Supplied Despite a whirlwind of uncertainty collectively spun by US President Donald Trump's trade war, and South Africa's 2025 Budget impasse, the local new vehicle market showed remarkable resilience in April. According to Naamsa, new vehicle sales totalled 42,401 units, an increase of 11.9%, versus the 37,899 units sold in April 2024. This was in spite of fewer selling days, owing to the configuration of public holidays this year. This followed a strong performance in March, which was the industry's best sales month in two years. As has become the norm, passenger vehicle sales led the growth curve, increasing by 16.9% to 30,101 units last month, while light commercial vehicles grew by 3.2% to a total of 9,654. Medium commercial vehicles, at 629 units, grew by 10.2%, while the heavies decreased by 11.1% to 1,710 units. The Suzuki Swift enjoyed a stellar sales month, surging past the 2,000 mark once again to dominate the passenger car market, ahead of the Toyota Corolla Cross (1,584) and Hyundai Grand i10 (1,425). With Volkswagen SA having temporarily shut its Kariega plant to tool up for its new compact SUV, which you can check out over here, the Polo Vivo, a regular front runner, fell to fourth place, at 1,366 units. 2024 Ford Ranger Platinum Ford's Ranger leads the double cab market. Image: Supplied On the bakkie front, the Toyota Hilux (2,780 units) led the Ford Ranger (1,728) and Isuzu D-Max (1,108). As an interesting aside, Ford SA announced recently that it led the double cab market in the first three months of 2025, with its quarter-one volume of 5,193 units outpacing the Hilux by 534 units. In that time, Ford grew its double cab volume by 1.5%. South Africa's 50 Best-Selling Vehicles: April 2025 Toyota Hilux - 2,780 Suzuki Swift - 2,053 Ford Ranger - 1,728 Toyota Corolla Cross - 1,584 Hyundai Grand i10 - 1,425 Volkswagen Polo Vivo - 1,366 Suzuki Fronx - 1,186 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro - 1,133 Isuzu D-Max - 1,108 Haval Jolion - 973 Toyota Starlet - 905 Toyota Starlet Cross - 834 Kia Sonet - 812 Suzuki Ertiga - 778 Volkswagen Polo - 768 Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up - 654 Toyota Fortuner - 606 Omoda C5 - 588 Toyota Hi-Ace - 571 Toyota Urban Cruiser - 539 Mahindra XUV 3XO - 515 GWM P-Series - 497 Renault Kiger - 470 Nissan Magnite - 449 Toyota Rumion - 448 Toyota Vitz - 433 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro - 427 Suzuki Baleno - 420 Toyota Land Cruiser PU - 417 Hyundai Exter - 381 Volkswagen T-Cross - 362 Renault Triber - 357 Jetour Dashing - 334 Suzuki Jimny - 319 Suzuki S-Presso - 316 Ford Everest - 311 Renault Kwid - 300 Hyundai i20 - 295 Nissan Navara - 293 Hyundai Venue - 285 Ford Territory - 257 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - 257 Volkswagen Amarok - 254 Haval H6 - 246 Jetour X70 Plus - 239 Suzuki Eeco - 233 Foton Tunland G7 - 212 Volkswagen Polo Sedan - 208 Volkswagen Tiguan - 207 Suzuki Celerio - 202 In the manufacturer's ranking, Suzuki surged to second place with an impressive 5,977 units, from Volkswagen's 3,873 units, while Toyota led the way overall with sales of 10,363 vehicles. Toyota - 10,363 Suzuki Auto - 5,977 Volkswagen - 3,973 Hyundai - 3,007 Ford - 2,398 GWM SA - 1,943 Chery Auto - 1,852 Isuzu - 1,383 Renault - 1,281 Mahindra - 1,278 'Despite global economic headwinds and a relatively short trading month, the local auto sector, once again, delivered solid numbers, a pleasant surprise to even the most avid industry observers,' said Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA). 'The growth in the LCV segment is especially encouraging, pointing to an economy that is in better shape than one would surmise,' Cohen added.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Baleno in top demand among used cars in April, alongside two hatchbacks: Report
Maruti Baleno in top demand among used cars in April. As per a recent report from used car retail platform Spinny, on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya 2025, the company delivered over 800 cars in a single day. Among the top choices for buyers was the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which led the pack in demand alongside two other hatchbacks, the Hyundai Grand i10 and Renault Kwid . Buyers across cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi-NCR used the occasion to bring home their next car. Ahmedabad and Chennai also contributed notably to the day's record-breaking sales. April used car sales: Key trends from Spinny Spinny's data for April 2025 reveals some interesting consumer trends. The Baleno stood out as a crowd favourite, reinforcing Maruti Suzuki's dominance in the pre-owned segment. In fact, Maruti, Hyundai, and Honda together accounted for 63% of all deliveries last month. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Skoda Kylaq Real World Review Things To Know Before Buying | TOI Auto Automatic transmissions are seeing growing popularity, with their share rising from 21% in April 2024 to 29% this year, reflecting a 60% spike in absolute deliveries. The SUV category also saw a notable 28% year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, petrol continues to be the fuel of choice for most used car buyers, powering 85% of all vehicles delivered. When it came to style, white, grey, and red were the most picked colours, making up 60% of preferences. Financing and exchange schemes are also gaining traction, with a 28% increase in loan-backed purchases. Over 500 customers opted to exchange their old vehicles. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
