Expert Review by Maxabout

Introduction

The Honda Amaze was first launched in the Indian car market in April 2013. It was the first Honda model with a diesel engine option along with the petrol engine. In 2014, on the first-anniversary celebration of Amaze in our country, the brand introduced the anniversary edition of the sedan. The car received a facelift in 2016, and two editions, the Privilege Edition and the Pride Edition, were introduced in July 2017 and January 2018, respectively.

The brand is making continuous efforts to make the Amaze capable of giving its rivals a neck-to-neck competition. In this sequence, the second-gen model of the sedan was unveiled in February 2018 at an auto expo in our country, and the facelift model of the car was presented in August 2021. Despite the dominance of SUV segment cars in the country in recent years, the Amaze has managed to maintain its position and is selling at a decent rate. Let’s discuss each and every detail related to the Honda Amaze sedan.

Honda Amaze Design and Style

The design and styling of the current-gen Honda Amaze have been updated to a great extent as compared to the first-gen model. The new Amaze boasts a typical Honda front facade with a massive chrome grille that floats above the sleeker LED projector headlamps. The use of chrome on the fog lamp casing and three vertical slats below the grille also enhances the front appearance.

Straight lines and smooth surfaces characterise the bonnet and bumper, and the same design aesthetic extends to the sides. Chrome-finished door handles and 15-inch diamond-cut two-tone alloy wheels are the enticing elements of the side profile.

Turning to the rear profile, it includes revised tail lights with C-Shaped LED rear combination lamps and a modified rear bumper with a chrome flare on the bottom part of the bumper and reflectors. There is a modest boot lip that adds to the sedan's style and sportiness. In terms of body dimensions, the car is 3995 mm in overall length, 1695 mm in overall width, and 1498–1501 mm in overall height, with a wheelbase of 2470 mm.

Honda Amaze Engine and Gearbox

For the powerplant in the new Honda Amaze sedan, there are two engine options are on offer. The first one is a 1199cc, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC, petrol engine that produces 90 HP at 6000 rpm and 110 Nm of torque at 4800 rpm. This engine can be had with either a 5 Forward & 1 Reverse MT or CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The other one is a 1498cc, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, DOHC i-DTEC, diesel engine that comes with either a 5 Forward & 1 Reverse MT or CVT. It churns out 100 HP at 3600 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm when mated to the manual transmission and 80 HP at 3600 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm when combined with CVT.

Honda Amaze Interior, Instrument Cluster & Boot Space

Step inside the new Honda Amaze and you will be welcomed by an airy and spacious cabin. The interior is finished in a dual-tone black and beige colour scheme, which gives it a premium appearance. There are satin silver accents on the door pads, dashboard, AC vents, and steering wheel. The 7-inch infotainment screen has also been carried over, but it now has a rearview camera with several viewing angles.

The front seats in the sedan are quite comfy and offer good back, shoulder, and neck support. However, the under-thigh support might be improved. Regardless of its short length, the Amaze feels large and has enough leg and shoulder room. The only area where it falls short is in breadth. This implies that five full-sized adults will be pressed for space. It is more suitable for four full-sized people.

The instrument cluster unit of the car is a digital analogue console while it also has a 7.0x3.2cm MID that offers statistics about fuel level, distance-to-empty, trip meters, odometer and much more. The offered boot space is 420 litres, which is great for a car under four meters, and also doesn’t compromise the rear seating space.

Honda Amaze Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

The braking part in the new Honda Amaze has done by disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. While the suspension responsibilities are assigned to McPherson Strut, Coil Spring at the front and Torsion Bar, and Coil Spring at the rear end. The car rides on 14 x 5 J Steel or 15 x 5.5J Alloy wheels depending on the variants. Both the 14-inch and 15-inch wheels are outfitted with 175/65 size tubeless radial-ply units. 175/65-R14 & 175/70-R14 steel wheels are also offered as spare wheels.

Honda Amaze Key Features

The manufacturer has offered a plethora of advanced features in the new Honda Amaze which are as follows: LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, C-shaped rear LED combination lamps, diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED front fog lamps, power-adjustable & foldable ORVMs, shark fin antenna, one-push engine start/stop button, automatic climate control, cruise control, front map lamp, 17.7cm touchscreen advanced display audio system, 7.0x3.2cm MID screen, chrome finish AC vent knobs, USB-In ports, steering mounted audio & voice controls, 4 door speakers and so on. On the passenger safety aspect, the car comes fitted with a host of features including standard dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX seats, automatic headlight control, pinch guard, rear parking sensor, high-speed alert, engine immobilizer, impact sensing door unlock and more.

Honda Amaze Top Speed, Acceleration & Mileage

The petrol engine in the new Honda Amaze accelerates from 0-100 kmph within 13 seconds and can reach a top speed of 160 kmph. As far as mileage is concerned, the sedan can offer a combined mileage of 18-25 km/l. However, the figures may vary depending on various factors including terrain, driving style and maintenance.

Honda Amaze Colour Options

There are a total of five shades offered in the new Honda Amaze colour scheme. These are Radiant Red, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic and Meteoroid Grey Metallic.

Honda Amaze Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

At present, the ex-showroom price for the base E MT petrol variant starts at Rs 6.63 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 11.50 lakh for the VX CVT diesel variant. Now, to understand the difference between ex-showroom and on-road prices, the ex-showroom price of a car is the sticker price that does not include the cost of road tax, insurance, and registration. The on-road price, on the other hand, includes the previously mentioned costs as well as the cost of insurance, RC, one-time road tax, extended warranty, and all accessories purchased for the vehicle. It is worth noting that on-road prices in our country vary greatly from state to state.

Honda Amaze Competitors

2023 Honda Amaze sedan directly competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki DZire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor, Tata Altroz and the Volkswagen Virtus.

Verdict - Should You Buy Honda Amaze or not?

2023 Honda Amaze is a well-designed sedan with sophisticated styling. The brand has offered plenty of features in the car, but there are still some shortcomings that can be a hindrance for a vehicle in the present tech-savvy world. It feels like a wasted opportunity for Honda since a driver's armrest, wireless charging, wireless smartphone integration, and maybe some of Honda's linked tech could've all contributed significantly to the luxury feel. But still, at this price point, the maker has done a great job and made a product that can be worth buying.