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8 Generations of innovation, perfected.
The all-new Honda Ballade RS. The future is yours. Embrace it.
40 years of innovation and refinement
The 8th generation of a South African classic. Introducing the all-new Honda Ballade RS. The poise and elegance you’ve come to expect. The technology and reliability you have a right to demand with larger dimensions, superior quality, new technology and a sporty new exterior.
Features and design
Exterior
The sleek styling and bold stance of the All-New Ballade RS ups the ante in just about every way, creating an irresistible desire to get behind the wheel of Honda’s most exciting and advanced Ballade to date.
Advanced Lighting Technology
Fitted with Advanced full LED headlights accompanied by LED fog lights for optimal visibility.
Engine & Transmission
Combined with Honda’s latest iteration of the CVT transmission, the 1.5L i-VTEC powertrain achieves improved efficiency & reduced emissions, generating a power output of 89KW @ 6600r/min, and peak toque of 145Nm @ 4500r/min.
Technology
Smart entry with walk away auto locking, 8” Touchscreen infotainment system, electronic sunroof and an all-new intuitive 7” TFT multi information display unit.
Safety
Advance Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Front, Side & Curtain SRS airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Make it yours
Lunar Silver
Metallic
Radiant Red
Metallic
Modern Steel
Metallic
Platinum White
Pearlescent
Models and pricing
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Specifications
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Ballade - 1.5 RS CVT
Engine
| Type | DOHC i-VTEC 16-valve in-line 4 cylinder |
| Displacement (cm3) | 1498 |
| Fuel Supply System | PGM-Fi (Programmed Fuel Injection) |
| Power (kw @r/min) | 89/6600 |
| Torque (Nm @r/min) | 145/4500 |
| Limited Slip Differential | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10,6 |
| Bore and stroke (mm) | 73.0 x 89.5 |
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | 131 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
Performance
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | - |
| Maximum Speed | - |
| Fuel Consumption (93/116/EC) | |
| Combined (l/100km) | 5,5 |
Drive
| Drive Wheels | |
| Drive Type | Front |
Transmission
| Paddle shift gear selector | o |
| Clutch | - |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
Suspension
| Type | |
| Front | McPherson Strut |
| Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Active Damper System | - |
Steering
| Turning radius at body (m) | 5,0 |
Brakes
| Type | |
| Front | Disc |
| Rear | Drum |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel size | |
| Front - Rear | 16" X 6J |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
| Tyre Size | |
| Front & Rear | 185/55R16 |
| Spare wheel | Full Size |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Length overall (mm) | 4568 |
| Width overall (mm) | 1748 |
| Height overall (mm) | 1467 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2600 |
| Track/Tread (mm) | |
| Front | 1484 |
| Rear | 1495 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 137 |
| Tare Mass (kg) | 1153 |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) (kg) | 1580 |
| Maximum tow Mass (kg) - Trailer with / without brakes | Towing Not Allowed |
| Boot capacity to window(l) | |
| Seat Down (litres, VDA) | - |
| Seat Up (litres, VDA) | 506 |
| 2ndand 3rdSeat Down (litres, VDA) | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
Exterior
| Front grille | RS |
| Body Coloured Door Handles | Chrome |
| Body coloured side mirrors | Body Coloured |
| Body coulored bumpers | |
| Front | RS |
| Rear | RS |
| Roof Rail | - |
| Twin chrome exhaust outlets | - |
| Tailgate spoiler | - |
| Mudguards | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| Seating and interior Styling | |
| Seat Material | Leather |
| Adjustable Seats | |
| Manual Height Adjust(driver) | Manual |
| Electrically adjustable driver seat | - |
| Electrically adjustable passenger seat | - |
| Heated Seats | |
| Driver | - |
| Passenger | - |
| Memory Function | - |
| Armrests | o |
| Lumbar support adjuster | - |
| Chrome air vent rings | - |
| Inside door handle silver | - |
| Leather gear knob | o |
| Aluminium style pedals | - |
| Entertainment / Infotainment | |
| Bluetooth®- Hands Free Telephone (HFT) | o |
| Multi-information Display | o |
| TFT digital driver interface | o |
| Audio System | 8" Touchscreen Audio |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | o |
| Satellite Navigation | - |
| Speakers | |
| Front | x2 |
| Rear | x2 |
| Tweeters | x4 |
| Auxiliary audio connection | o |
| USB connection (iPod) | o |
| Storage | |
| Honda Magic Seats | - |
| One motion fold down rear seats | - |
| Split folding rear seats (50/50) | - |
| Split folding rear seats (60/40) | - |
| Instruments and Controls | |
| 3-Mode driving system | - |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | - |
| Engine 'Start' Button | Start / Stop Button |
| Remote controlled engine starter | o |
| Steering column - height adjustable | o |
| Steering column - depth adjustable | |
| Multi-function steering wheel | |
| Multi-function steering wheel | o |
| Material | Leather |
| Audio | o |
| Cruise control with speed limiter | - |
| Bluetooth® | o |
| Air conditioning | |
| Climate Control | Automatic |
| Rear Ventilation | o |
| Panoramic roof with electric sunshade | - |
| Rear roof shark fin antenna | o |
| Electric Windows | |
| Front | o |
| Rear | o |
| Auto up and down | Driver Only |
| Cruise Control | o |
| Side mirrors | |
| Electric | o |
| Folding | o |
| Electric keyless retractable | - |
| Heated | - |
| Reverse tilt (passenger side) | o |
| Integrated indicators | o |
| Headlight adjuster | Manual |
| Interior auto dimming rear view | o |
| Rear view camera | o |
| Parking Sensors | |
| Front | - |
| Rear | x4 |
| Other | |
| 12V accessory socket | - |
| Front | o |
| Rear | - |
| ECON mode button | o |
| Map lights | o |
| Glove box light | - |
| Ignition switch light | - |
| Ambient light | o |
| Trunk light | o |
Safety
| Active Safety | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | o |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution | o |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | - |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | o |
| Automatic brake hold | - |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) | o |
| Agile Handling Assist (AHA) | - |
| LaneWatch™ | - |
| Driver attention monitor | - |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | - |
| Headlight type | LED |
| Emergency stop light system | - |
| Highbeam Support System | - |
| Active Cornering Lights (ACL) | - |
| High-mounted brake light | o |
| Auto headlights | o |
| Head Light Auto off timer | - |
| Auto dimming rear view mirror | - |
| Fog Lights | |
| Front | LED |
| Rear | - |
| Warning buzzer - Headlight on | o |
| Rain Sensing Windscreen Wipers | - |
| Front intermittent wiper | - |
| LED Day Time Running Lights | o |
| Advanced Driver Assist System | |
| CMBS (Collision Mitigation Breaking System) | - |
| (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist System | - |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Following (LSF) | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | - |
| Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) | - |
| Forward Collision Warning | - |
| Passive Safety | |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering body (ACE) | o |
| Driver i-SRS Airbag (Continuously staged inflation) | - |
| Dual front SRS airbag system | o |
| Dual side SRS airbag system | o |
| Dual curtain SRS airbag system | o |
| Passenger airbag cut off switch | - |
| Rear seat center passenger lap belt | - |
| 3-point ELR inertia-reel seat belts | o |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioning system | |
| Front | o |
| Rear | - |
| Height adjustable seatbelt anchors | o |
| ISOFix child seat anchors -rear | o |
| Active head restraints (anti-whiplash) - front | - |
| Seatbelt warning | Front Seats |
| Warning light - door open | o |
| Warning light - boot open | o |
| Childproof door locks | - |
Security
| Alarm system | o |
| Rolling code ECU engine immobiliser | o |
| Remote keyless entry | Smart Keyless Entry |
| Central locking | o |
| Emergency boot lock access | - |
| Remote boot release | o |
| Auto locking (motion sensing) | o |
| Selective unlocking | o |
| High Security integrated audio system | - |
| Keyless tailgate unlock | - |
| Headlight and ignition key reminder | o |
After Sales
| Warranty (km) | 5years/200000km |
| Service plan (km) | 4years/60000km |
| Service intervals (km) | 15000km |
| AA Roadside Assist | 3 Year |