The brand new era of the Amaze is extra interesting in comparison with its predecessor, though it rides on carry-over underpinnings
December 4, 2024 at 06:28
- The Honda Amaze enters its third era in India, with styling and tech upgrades.
- The small sedan adopts sharper styling cues, impressed by bigger Honda choices.
- The inside has been overhauled with fashionable tech and an accessible ADAS suite.
Honda has launched the third era of the Amaze in India, set to rival the Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, and Tata Tigor within the small sedan phase. Regardless of driving on the identical structure with its predecessor, the brand new Amaze adopts a totally redesigned exterior and inside.
The small sedan incorporates styling options from larger segments in a quest to look extra refined. The entrance options aggressive LED headlights flanking a a lot bigger grille, whereas the tail sports activities elongated LED taillights with a smoked end, just like these discovered within the bigger (and extra trendy) Metropolis sedan.
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Nonetheless, those that noticed the unique teaser sketches might need anticipated the brand new Honda Amaze to look a lot cooler than it does. Inevitably, the mannequin retains a number of the awkward proportions of its predecessor, that are typical of the small sedan phase. These have largely to do with the sub-4m size and the small diameter alloy wheels, which measure as much as 15 inches within the Honda.
Shifting inside, the dashboard has been overhauled, adopting the fashionable and minimalist model of different members of the Honda lineup. A lot of the inside is borrowed from the Honda Elevate SUV, together with the steering wheel, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, switchgear, and local weather vents. Nevertheless, the Amaze will get an 8-inch infotainment show that’s smaller than the ten.25-inch unit discovered within the Elevate.
By way of practicality, the mannequin has a 5 seater cabin, with 416 lt (14.7 cubic ft) of cargo house. The boot is 4 lt (0.1 cubic foot) smaller in comparison with its predecessor, however 34 lt (1.2 cubic ft) larger than the Suzuki Dzire, which is its primary competitor.
The brand new Amaze goes huge on security, with six customary airbags and a Honda Sensing ADAS suite. The latter consists of techniques similar to adaptive cruise management, and lane hold help, giving the small sedan Degree 2 autonomous capabilities. Honda proudly states that the brand new Amaze is probably the most inexpensive automotive with an ADAS suite within the Indian market, though the Honda Sensing is just accessible within the flagship ZX trim. It stays to be seen if the mannequin will match the 5-star NCAP ranking of its Suzuki rival.
Carry-Over Underpinnings
Regardless of being labeled as a brand new era mannequin, the 2025 Amaze rides on the identical underpinnings with its predecessor. The platform can also be shared with the bigger Metropolis sedan and the closely-related Elevate SUV.
Below the hood, the one possibility stays a naturally-aspirated 1.2-liter iVTEC gasoline engine, producing 89 hp (66 kW / 90 PS) and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is transmitted to the entrance wheels through a barely improved 5 velocity guide or an optionally available CVT computerized.
Notice that Honda is the one automaker within the phase that doesn’t supply a CNG powertrain possibility, regardless of the recognition of this gas kind in India.
Pricing for the Honda Amaze begins at ₹7.99 lakh ($9,400) for the entry-level guide model, and tops out at ₹10.89 lakh ($12,900) for the flagship ZX trim with the CVT and the total ADAS suite. For comparability, the rival Suzuki Dzire is priced between ₹6.79 lakh ($8,000) and ₹10.14 lakh ($12,000).
The primary deliveries of the brand new Honda Amaze in India are scheduled to start in January 2025.
