Honda Amaze vs Hyundai Grand i10
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand i10 wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 12 630 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Amaze | Grand i10 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 256 800 | R 224 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 488/m | R 3 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 158 715 | R 146 085 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 085 | R 78 815 |
| Value after 5 years | R 121 239 | R 114 676 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Budget & entry level |
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
Hyundai Grand i10 →
South Africa's volume Hyundai since 2014, built in India and sold as both a hatch and a sedan. Buyers pick it for the price, the seven-year drivetrain warranty and low running costs. Used examples move quickly because ride-hailing drivers and first-time buyers keep demand steady.
Known for: cheap dependable entry motoring with long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda Amaze or the Hyundai Grand i10?
The Hyundai Grand i10. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 62% for the Honda Amaze, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda Amaze loses about R 98 085 over three years and the Hyundai Grand i10 loses about R 78 815. 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 Honda Amaze runs about R 4 488 per month and the Hyundai Grand i10 about R 3 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.