3rd-gen Honda Amaze launched at Rs 8 lakh

The new Amaze competes with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Tata Tigor and Hyundai Aura in the compact sedan segment.

Honda has launched the third-generation Amaze in India. The compact sedan is available in three variants: V, VX and ZX, with prices starting at Rs 7,99,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Deliveries will begin in January 2025.

The new-gen Amaze looks like a mini-City. It is wider and taller than its predecessor, with a wheelbase of 2,470 mm and ground clearance of 172 mm. The car comes with a 416-litre boot.

The new Amaze features a large hexagonal grille flanked by a set of new twin-pod LED headlamps on either side and a chrome strip on top. The front bumper has also been redesigned and houses a pair of LED fog lamps and a trapezoidal air dam. At the rear, the Amaze gets U-shaped LED taillights similar to those on the City. 

The Amaze has a two-tone interior with a dashboard that has a clean and simple design. The overall layout looks identical to the Elevate. There’s a new 3-spoke steering wheel with a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system in the centre and a compact air-con module with rear AC vents. Other features include wireless charging, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The car also has over 37 connected features as part of Honda Connect, which comes with a 5-year free subscription.

The new Amaze is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 89 BHP and 110 Nm. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 7-step CVT with paddle shifters. Honda claims a fuel efficiency of 18.65 km/l (MT) and 19.46 km/h (CVT).

The third-gen Amaze comes with a slew of advanced safety features. These include 6 airbags, Lane watch camera, hill start assist, ESC and ADAS.

3rd-gen Honda Amaze ex-showroom prices:

• V MT – Rs 7,99,900
• VX MT – Rs 9,09,900
• ZX MT – Rs 9,69,900
• V CVT – Rs 9,19,900
• VX CVT – Rs 9,99,900
• ZX CVT – Rs 10,89,900