[Ripcord09]

2024 Honda Amaze

What you'll like:

• Smart styling with clean lines. Looks contemporary and well-proportioned
• Practical interior with good cabin space
• 1.2-litre petrol engine is rev-happy and delivers adequate performance
• Suspension offers comfortable ride quality with neutral on-road behaviour
• Only car in the segment to offer a proper & smooth automatic transmission (CVT). All competitors have jerky AMTs
• 416-litre boot is one of the biggest in the segment
• Safety features include ADAS Level 2 tech, 6 airbags, hill start assist, lane watch assist, ISOFIX and ESP
• Features list includes remote engine start, connected car tech, wireless smartphone connectivity, auto headlamps, rear AC vents and more
• 3-year unlimited km warranty, extendable to 5 years / unlimited km and Honda's unique 10-year Any Time warranty

What you won't:

• Misses out on an approachable base variant. Starting price is higher than competitors (although the top-end MT variant is priced on par with the Dzire)
• CVT variants command an ex-showroom premium of Rs. 90,000–1,20,000. We feel 1.2L is a bit on the higher side
• Headroom for tall rear passengers is tight
• Short gearing of the 5-speed MT and lack of 6th gear means the engine is unusually busy at 100-120 km/h. CVT is good in the city, but suited to calm driving on the highway
• We miss the unique Diesel + CVT combination of the 2nd-gen Amaze
• Missing features that are expected today like 360-degree camera, auto-dimming IRVM, a sunroof (Dzire gets it), and adjustable headrests for rear passengers
• Only car in the segment to not offer a factory-fitted CNG option
• Quality of plastics in the cabin is very ordinary

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2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire

What you'll like:

• 5-star safety rating at the GNCAP! Safety features such as 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all, TPMS, 360-degree camera, ESP, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts etc.
• Sharp & contemporary styling - the best looking compact sedan on sale today
• Smart-looking interior with a nice dashboard & fine ergonomics
• We feel the Dzire is well-priced for the package on offer
• Manual transmission with short throws is very slick, and a joy to use. Absolutely brilliant MT!
• Great drivability and light controls, along with a small footprint make it a joy in the city
• Choice of sporty MT and convenient AMT - take your pick. CNG variants available for those with high running
• 3-cylinder engine is fuel-efficient; ARAI rating of 25.71 km/l for the AMT, 24.79 km/l for the MT and 33.73 km/kg for the CNG
• Suspension offers a compliant ride & neutral on-road behaviour
• Long list of features including automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED foglamps, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen HU paired with an Arkamys sound system, rear A/C vents, wireless smartphone charging, footwell lighting, connected car features etc.
• Maruti's widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences

What you won't:

• 1.2L petrol is not fast & exciting enough for enthusiasts. Not as refined as the outgoing 4-cylinder, nor as powerful (power has actually dropped to just 81 BHP)
• Lacks the solid build of some rivals. Panel gaps could be tighter too
• Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti-grade; very ordinary
• AMT can get jerky & slow. Some competitors offered smoother ATs (e.g. Amaze CVT, Aura AMT)
• 382 litre boot is 5-10% smaller than all competitors. While cargo capacity is still fair, the boot lip is high, and the mouth is narrower than the others
• Light coloured interiors are prone to getting soiled easily
• Rear seat’s under-thigh support is mediocre for taller passengers
• Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, front armrest, driving modes, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims...)
• L & V variants get horribly skinny 165 mm tyres. For safety reasons, please upgrade to at least 185 mm tyres if you buy these trims
• 163 mm ground clearance (unladen) raises our eyebrows, although Maruti cars aren't known to scrape speed breakers

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Hyundai Aura

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Tata Tigor

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iCNG AMT Review Link

[Omkar]

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[It's Magic]

Voted for the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire

I think the decision would be between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

I chose the Maruti Dzire because it is better looking product with a 5 star safety rating. I also think the Maruti Dzire is well priced for what it offers. The only drawback would be the 3 cylinder engine and the AMT transmission, which is still a bit laggy (although improved from the previous generation)

The Honda Amaze is a nice car and offers a few advantages over the Maruti Dzire, like a rev-happy engine and a smooth CVT transmission. However, it can't match Maruti's service network. Additionally, I am not sure about Honda's long term plans and what will happen if it's sales continue to decline.

[FAIAAA]

All 3 are good products but my vote goes for Honda Amaze.
Dzire makes a strong case with 5 star rated safety, feature set, peace of mind that comes with MS and especially in MT guise.
However for the smooth 4 cylinder engine, CVT gearbox ( an improved AMT is still an AMT!), mini City looks, I will go with the Amaze if I had to buy a entry level sedan / beater car for the city.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Voted for the Amaze CVT, with a hope that it would fare safely in a crash test.

If opting for a manual transmission - my choice is undoubtedly the new DZire for its proven 5-star safety.

[GoBabyGo]

Hi. Voted for Amaze primarily because of smooth 4 cylinder engine, butter smooth MT and excellent CVT.

However, I feel that manufactures should consider sedan (both sub 4 meter and above 4 meter) to have height of 1535mm to 1550mm with ground clearance of 175mm to 180mm to make it more user friendly. I don't think handling will get impacted with this much bump in height but for users a height of around 1550mm is blessings and 175mm+ ground clearance will also not impact stability and driving dynamics.

[Geo_Ipe]

Amaze any day!

• CVT > AMT
• 4 cylinders > 3 cylinders

[KI07]

Voted for amaze, better quality, better technology and modern safety tech.
Other may seem a bit more VFM, but one must always support higher quality and better safety tech like ADAS so that other car makers take it in notice.
No maruti car has ADAS as of yet, Hyundai has it for its premium models only.
These brands with a major chunk of the market share and cars like Dzire and Aura rule the cab segment, should integrate ADAS soon.

[Maverick Avi]

My heart is definitely leaning towards Amaze due to better floating screen and interior, CVT and relatively higher GC. But I have a made a decision based on my heart earlier which I regret now so would listen to my brain this time and vote for Dzire. Not a fan for its interior but 5 star rating, bullet proof reliability and jaw dropping fuel efficiency with the AMT tips the tables for me. Not to mention the "Audi-esque" front.

[Sensible_Speed]

Tough choice, but I played it safe this time, picking the Maruti. I find the Dzire a little easier on the heart, when it comes to paying the bills. Honda service and reliability are quite economical too, which is what makes it so much tougher.

[microscopic]

Great looks, super smooth CVT and 4-cylinder engine. Better interior space management & Higher boot space than Dzire.

Except for Sun-roof & 360 deg camera, Amaze offers almost all the features that Dzire does. And goes one up with ADAS.

So my vote is for Amaze.

[carhead]

Originally Posted by It's Magic

Voted for the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire

I think the decision would be between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

I chose the Maruti Dzire because it is better looking product with a 5 star safety rating. I also think the Maruti Dzire is well priced for what it offers. The only drawback would be the 3 cylinder engine and the AMT transmission, which is still a bit laggy (although improved from the previous generation)

The Honda Amaze is a nice car and offers a few advantages over the Maruti Dzire, like a rev-happy engine and a smooth CVT transmission. However, it can't match Maruti's service network. Additionally, I am not sure about Honda's long term plans and what will happen if it's sales continue to decline.

While Honda has a miniscule market share, they wont exit India- 2 main reasons:
1 India is a manufacturing hub- Elevate exports are a step in this direction.
2. Honda is profitable last 2 years so there is no cash burn.

My take is they'll bide time till further clarity on tax structure & hybrids-EV is available in India as well as their new skateboard platforms are available.

[carhead]

I voted for the Amaze.

Reason- CVT, ADAS, smooth 4 pot engine, better ergonomics, lane watch camera, largest boot space.

[CafeRacer16]

Voted for Amaze since its a more rounded package & it looks better than Dzire to my eyes. I believe old Amaze was 4 star crash rated hence this should be safe as well.

[NinerWhiskey]

Originally Posted by Ripcord09

Hyundai Aura

I have rarely seen private Hyundai Auras. Just like Maruti's Ciaz, I feel Hyundai has neglected the Aura a little. They need to market it well.