Changan Alsvin vs Honda Amaze
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Honda Amaze wins on money kept: 62% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 24 946 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Alsvin | Amaze | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 238 000 | R 256 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 160/m | R 4 488/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 133 769 | R 158 715 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 104 231 | R 98 085 |
| Value after 5 years | R 99 016 | R 121 239 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Budget & entry level |
Changan Alsvin →
Changan's budget sedan launched in October 2025 from about R238,000. It targets first-time buyers and e-hailing drivers, going straight at the Suzuki Dzire. The badge is new to most South Africans, so resale values are untested.
Known for: one of sa's cheapest new sedans
Honda Amaze →
The Amaze started out in SA as the Brio-based sedan in 2013 and became a standalone budget sedan with the 2018 second generation, followed by a new model in 2025. It sells to buyers who want an affordable, dependable small sedan, and CVT versions are popular with e-hailing drivers. Resale holds up well for the price bracket thanks to Honda's reliability reputation.
Known for: cheap dependable automatic sedan motoring
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan Alsvin or the Honda Amaze?
The Honda Amaze. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 56% for the Changan Alsvin, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan Alsvin loses about R 104 231 over three years and the Honda Amaze loses about R 98 085. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Changan Alsvin runs about R 4 160 per month and the Honda Amaze about R 4 488, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.