KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda Amaze introductory price extended till end of Janauary
- Start at Rs. 8.00 lakhs ex-showroom
- Powered by a 1.2L petrol engine with both manual and automatic gearbox options
The Honda Amaze made a splash in the Indian market when it was launched with prices starting at Rs 8.00 lakh and topping out at Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This arrival closely followed the debut of the fourth-generation Maruti Dzire, which had generated significant buzz, particularly due to its impressive 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. To maintain its competitive edge, Honda has extended the introductory pricing for the Amaze facelift until the end of January, whereas most brands moved ahead with a price hike from January 1st already. Read on to find out more details about this compact sedan, but before moving forward, make sure you are a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Honda Amaze Pricing Stays Put Until January End
The Honda Amaze is currently enjoying introductory pricing, but hurry as the offer ends on January 31st, after which it will witness an upward revision. Launched on December 4th, the new Amaze starts at Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom. This refreshed Amaze boasts a fresh look, drawing inspiration from the Elevate SUV and City sedan. You'll notice the bold 'alpha' grille with a thick chrome strip, similar to the Elevate, and stylish dual-barrel LED headlights. It takes heavily on the newly launched new-gen Maruti Dzire which is also one serious update over its previous model.
The Amaze's interior strongly resembles the Elevate, with a familiar dashboard layout and styling. Although the infotainment touchscreen is slightly smaller at 8 inches, it still offers a user-friendly interface. Feature-wise, the Amaze is well-equipped and comes with LED projector headlamps, fog lamps, automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, push-button start/stop, rear AC vents, and connected car features. On the safety front, it comes equipped with six airbags as standard, a lane watch camera for added visibility, hill start assist, traction control, ESC, and a comprehensive Honda Sensing ADAS suite. While a sunroof is missing, the Amaze offers a strong overall feature package.
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Sole Petrol Mill At Task
The new Amaze continues to be powered by the familiar 1.2-liter petrol engine, producing a decent 90 PS power and 110 Nm of torque. You can choose between a 5-speed manual gearbox or a convenient CVT. Honda claims an impressive fuel efficiency figure of 19.46 kmpl for the new Amaze, which is a notch up than before.
As for the pricing for the new Amaze, it starts at an attractive Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base manual variant. The CVT option starts at Rs 9.20 lakh. The top-spec ZX trim comes in at Rs 9.70 lakh with the manual gearbox and Rs 10.90 lakh for the CVT. Check out the table below for a better understanding.
Petrol Manual | Petrol CVT | |
V | Rs 8.00 lakh | Rs 9.20 lakh |
VX | Rs 9.10 lakh | Rs 10.00 lakh |
ZX | Rs 9.70 lakh | Rs 10.90 lakh |
Verdict
The updated Honda Amaze sets new standards in the segment by being the only one with an ADAS suite which is also the most affordable car with this feature in the Indian car scene right now. While Honda Amaze has a strong legacy of reliability and no-nonsense car, this latest refresh will result in even higher sales number in 2025.