KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda Amaze is now available with a company-fitted CNG kit
- The CNG variant of the Amaze MT is Rs 78,000 more expensive than the regular version
- The Amaze CNG comes with a 60-litre CNG tank
The sub-4 meter sedan segment is seeing good demand for CNG powertrain options and the manufacturers present in the segment are working to fulfill the demand of customers. To address the demand, Honda Cars India has introduced a new way by offering the Amaze with a company-fitted CNG kit. However, the kit is installed at the dealer level, instead of a factory one. This strategic move is expected to boost the sales of the Honda Amaze. Read details of the Honda Amaze CNG below. Also, you can join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Honda Amaze CNG
Honda Amaze is one of the most popular sub-4 meter sedans in India, but somehow it was getting low sales numbers as compared to its rivals the Maruti Suzuki Dzire & Tata Tigor. One of the reasons behind the high sales of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Tata Tigor is the availability of a factory-fitted CNG option. Now, addressing the issue Honda has installed a CNG kit in the Amaze at dealer level. The brand is not officially promoting it, but a Honda Amaze with a CNG kit has been seen at a dealer showroom.
The Honda Amaze CNG is available at an additional cost of Rs 78,000 for the CNG kit. The CNG kit boasts a 60-litre cylinder and the CNG filling point is located in the petrol filling compartment. The benefit of the company-fitted CNG kit is, that it does not void the warranty of the vehicle. The Amaze CNG comes with the same 3-year warranty as the regular variant, whereas the CNG kit has a 1-year warranty and the cylinder is covered with a 20-year warranty.
The CNG indicator is placed in the center console near the 12V power socket and the customers can get the CNG kit fitted in any variant they want. The brand has not officially mentioned the availability of Amaze CNG on the website or any platform.
Honda Amaze Engine Specifications
Honda Amaze comes with a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine producing 90 PS of power and 110 Nm of peak torque. This engine is available with an option of a 5-speed manual and a CVT gearbox. The claimed fuel economy of the petrol engine is 18.6 km/l for the MT variant. The CVT offers a mileage of 18.3 km/l. The exact power, torque, and efficiency figures of the CNG version are not known yet.
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Verdict
Honda Amaze competes with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire & Tata Tigor, both the competitors are available with factory fitted CNG. The Tigor is one step ahead with its CNG AMT version. Honda seems to boost the sales of the Amaze with the CNG variant, so they decided to offer the Amaze with a CNG kit. This move will be beneficial for customers as well as for the brand. The Amaze petrol currently starts at Rs 7.19 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom). With the CNG kit the manual versions gets a hike of Rs 78,000. If you are interested in the Honda Amaze CNG, it is advised to get in touch with your nearest Honda dealer.
