Upgraded from a Chevy Beat to a Honda Amaze CVT: Impressions at 500 kms

The CVT is smooth in operation. When operated with a light foot, there is no lag whatsoever.

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The car engine is butter smooth. You wouldn't even notice that it is on. I myself have walked away a couple of times without turning the engine off, only to return in a hurry, as the car won't lock with engine running.

The CVT is smooth in operation. When operated with a light foot, there is no lag whatsoever. You get what you demand. Floor the pedal and the engine growls, and there we can see the rubber band effect. Paddle shifters are a joy to use, especially on highways. They satisfy the manual transmission fan in me. CVT works good enough for my wife, and she is a fan.

Coming from Chevrolet Beat, this car is SPACIOUS!!! No other words can describe it. Man the cabin is airy. No feeling of claustrophobia whatsoever. I managed a mileage of 16.2kmpl in highway driving, with speed maintained at 80kmph, hope that was a good mileage.

I have already ordered kits for a few DIY. One is the auto dimming IRVM of Honda City. The second being the kit for auto-folding of ORVMs.

I wonder why Honda skimped on cruise control for this car, though. Also, is there any way to retrofit that!!??

All in all, 500 odd kms covered and I do not regret my purchase one bit.

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