The compact sedan segment have long captured the hearts of Indian consumers, and leading the charge in this segment are two iconic names—Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Honda Amaze. In this blog, we’ll explore whether the Honda Amaze truly lives up-to its reputation as the ideal choice for buyers.
New Honda Amaze: Variants and On-road Pricing:
The Honda Amaze is now available exclusively in petrol version, and it comes with 6 distinct variants that includes both manual & automatic transmission options. The new Honda Amaze is priced competitively, positioning itself as a strong contender against its rival, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Let’s take a closer look at the price of the New Honda Amaze.
| Variant (Petrol) | Pricing (on-road) |
| V | 9,10,000 |
| VX | 10,31,000 |
| V (CVT) | 10,41,000 |
| ZX | 11,01,000 |
| VX (CVT) | 11,30,000 |
| ZX (CVT) | 12,40,000 |
Note: The prices mentioned above are on-road prices of Ahmedabad, inclusive of Ex-showroom, RTO, insurance, municipality Tax. Please note that prices may vary.
Performance and Engine Option of New Honda Amaze:
Under the hood, the New Honda Amaze continues to offer their iconic 4 cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering an impressive power of 66 kW (90 PS) and 110 NM Torque. While the competition model Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes equipped with a 3 cylinder engine that offers a lower power output of 83 PS. Further, the engine of Honda Amaze is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a smooth CVT automatic transmission.
The mileage of the new Honda Amaze is claimed to be 19.46 km/l.
Design and Styling:
The new Honda Amaze features a refreshed design that exudes elegance and modernity. It bold new signature Chequered flag patterned grille, LED projector headlamps with integrated DRLs and Turn indicators, LED projector Fog Lamps, new 15-inch Diamond-cut alloy wheels and it’s iconic Wing-shaped LED rear lights makes make it a head-turner on the road. Also its improved aerodynamics ensures the car not only looks stunning but performs efficiently.
Interior, Comfort and Space:
Stepping inside the new Honda Amaze, and you’re greeted by a premium dual-tone interior that blends comfort with functionality. Though, the interior design and the material quality could have been better, as one usually expects a touch of premium elegance from Honda car.
Further, the spacious cabin offers ample legroom and headroom, even for tall passengers. The newly designed dashboard comes with a floating 8-inch advanced HD display supporting Android Auto and Apple Car Play which comes with an immersive 6-speaker sound system, additionally the new 7-inch HD digital colour TFT instrument cluster enhances its overall appeal, elevating the overall driving experience.
Moreover, the seats are ergonomically designed, ensuring every ride is both comfortable and enjoyable, even on long journeys. With this a well thought-out 416-liters of boot space ensures there’s no compromise in luggage space.
Advanced Features:
The New Honda Amaze has packed a lot of best-in-class features to keep up with modern features.
- ADAS: Honda Sensing advanced driver assistance system, which uses a high performance front camera with a wide-angle, far-reaching detection system to help alert the driver and minimise risk of accidents.
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Accelerates and brakes automatically, to keep you at a safe distance from other cars while cruising.
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS): Provides audio and visual warning alerts to the driver and applies brakes when there is risk of collision.
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): The vehicle steers the wheel to keep you in the middle of the lane while cruising along the highway.
- Auto High-Beam: Improves visibility by automatically switching between low and high beam.
- PM 2.5 Cabin Air Purifying Filter: Keeps inside air quality clean.
Safety of the New Honda Amaze:
- Lane-watch Camera
- 6-Airbags as Standard
- Hill Hold Assist
- Vehicle Stability Assist
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Pros & Cons:
- Pros:
- Better engine option when compared to Maruti Suzuki Dzire.
- Best-in-class features at a competitive price point.
- Comes with a CVT transmission which offers a better driving experience.
- Includes a 7” TFT instrument cluster & a 8” floating touchscreen display.
- Cons:
- The quality of material could be better.
- Interior design is not that impressive and doesn’t gives a premium feel as compared to other cars in this price point.
- Doesn’t offers a sunroof, when compared to Maruti Dzire.
