Honda Cars India has launched the facelift model of its popular sedan Honda Amaze in India. The company has introduced the new third generation Amazon with exterior design, new interior and advanced features. The company claims that this car will deliver a mileage of 19.46kmpl with CVT transmission.
The updated sub-compact sedan is available in 3 variants and 6 colors and is priced at Rs. 7.99 lakhs, which for the top variant goes up to Rs. 10.89 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom across India). These are introductory prices available for 45 days only. After this the prices will be increased.
The company says that the new Honda is the cheapest car in the country to feature Advanced Driving Assist System (ADAS). The 2024 Honda Amaze will compete with other sub-4 meter sedans like Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor. Test drives of the new Amaze have begun and deliveries will begin in January 2025.
New Generation Honda Amaze Front Look
Rear profile of the new generation Honda Amaze
Exterior: All LED headlights and 15-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels
Talking about the design, the new Amaze features a large and straight grille at the front. There are twin pod projector headlights on either side. Below, it gets a simple and clean bumper with projector fog lamps.
The side design is similar to the current model, but it gets newly designed 15-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. It features 185-section tires. The rear profile of the car is similar to the new Amaze City. The tail lamps, boot lid design and rear bumper are similar to the City.
Other exterior highlights include LED headlights, Z-shaped LED taillights, shark fin antenna and a chrome strip above the grille. The new Amaze has been designed at the Honda R&D Asia Pacific Center in Thailand.
The new Honda Amaze is available in 6 color options including a new Obsidian Blue color. These include Lunar Silver Metallic, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.
Interior: 10.25-inch free-standing infotainment system The overall layout of the cabin of the new Amaze looks similar to the Honda Elevate. Like the older model, it also has a black and base theme. The dashboard features a 10.25-inch free-standing infotainment system with a digital cluster and a 3-spoke steering wheel. All seats get base leather upholstery, adjustable headrests and 3-point seatbelts.
The new Amaze features a semi-digital driver display, auto AC with rear vents and a wireless phone charger. It also features paddle shifters, although this is offered only in the automatic variant.
Other features include automatic climate control, 6-speaker sound system, rear AC vents, 460 liters of boot space, wireless charger, remote start with AC control, Honda Connect connected car technology with 5-year free membership, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Safety features: ADAS with 6 airbags as standard For safety, the new generation Amaze has added 6 airbags as standard in the new Lanewatch camera, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The Honda will also get an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with features like lane-keep assist and forward collision warning.
Performance: Mileage of 19.46kmpl with CVT automatic transmission No mechanical changes have been made to the new Amaze. For performance, the car gets a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. This E-20 compatible engine generates 90hp of power and 110Nm of torque. As for the transmission, the engine comes with a choice of 5-speed manual and CVT automatic.
The company claims that the car returns a mileage of 19.46kmpl with the CVT automatic transmission and 18.65kmpl with the 5-speed MT. Honda is offering a standard warranty of 3 years/unlimited kilometers with the car. Customers can extend it up to 7 years with unlimited kilometers.
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