The car scored 27.85 points out of 34 for adult safety and 8.58 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.

The Honda Amaze has been awarded a 2-star rating by Global NCAP. The car scored 27.85 points out of 34 for adult safety and 8.58 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.

In the frontal impact test, the Amaze offered good protection to the head and neck of the driver and passenger. Chest protection was rated as adequate for both front occupants. The driver and passenger’s knees showed marginal protection, while their tibias showed good protection.

The Amaze offered good protection to the head and pelvis in the side impact test, while protection for the chest and abdomen was rated as marginal and adequate, respectively. The side pole impact test was not performed on the vehicle.

The child seat for the 3-year-old was able to prevent excessive head excursion during the frontal impact test. However, the child seat of the 18-month-old was not able to prevent ejection risk during the test, which led to the car receiving 0 dynamic points in the front and side-impact tests.

There are a few observations that I have made and I wanted to visit a Honda service centre for a complete check-up.

BHPian suhailcbe recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I recently bought my first car, a Honda Amaze S (2013, Diesel, Manual, 89000 Kms). Tried my best to buy a good car and hope didn't get scammed. After driving for a few days, I'm really satisfied with my decision to buy this car. But just wanted to visit a Honda service centre and do a complete check-up. Wanted to know if they would even do a complete check-up. What should I ask for? And what should I keep in mind? Is it going to be a costly deed? (I'm kind of scared that they are gonna scam me).

There are some observations I have made that I need to get clarified by them. Like:

1. Steam-like smoke from dipstick while idling
2. Black smoke when the accelerator is pressed hard
3. Yesterday I went for a long trip on highways and felt vibration while accelerating whenever I shifted to 5th at 50+ km/h. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong.

Any help or opinion is appreciated!

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

I don't recommend buying 11-year-old cars with high odometer readings as the first car. Better to buy something much newer, even if the car is a hatchback from a lower segment.

Anyway, what's done is done.

You should search through Team-BHP & find a really good, trustworthy, independent garage for your car. Once my cars are out of their extended warranty period, I usually send them to good aftermarket independents only. They work out 50% cheaper for most tasks & 75% cheaper for a few.

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say about the matter:

1. Quite common in Diesel engines, I have seen this in my Jeep Compass and some VAG cars like Vento etc.
2. BS4 diesel engines tend to emit black smoke while accelerating hard. Nothing to worry about.
3. Maybe due to bad engine mounts.

Here's what BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say about the matter:

Long-term diesel City owner here. The diesel Amaze/City need major work at and around the 80-100k km mark. Scheduled stuff as well as wear and tear related. Things like diesel filter, gear oil and coolant will require replacement in addition to the regulars. You can find details in the owner’s manual. A lot will depend on what work was done by the previous owner during the 80k km service. In case service history is not available, have it all done yourself.

Furthermore, things like suspensions, clutch and brakes may also need replacement, depending on their condition. Generally, their life is this much only. EGR will also need cleaning. Then come the tires and battery. Also, Amaze is prone to rusting. So, an underbelly anti-rust coat is not a bad idea, as the car is already 9 years old. It is a hard fact that these cars require attention and money at around this time, but will then provide reliable and trouble-free service for the next 75-100k km.

Here's what BHPian DRIV3R had to say about the matter:

Smoke from dipstick opening - it is blowby and normal only if it's very minor, constant amounts would definitely mean oil consumption in the long run.

Vibration from 5th gear and 50kmph - you are lugging the engine and hence the vibes, try upshifting at higher rpm, this shouldn't happen.

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The new Amaze is said to be based on the same platform as the City and Elevate.

According to a media report, the third-generation Honda Amaze is likely to be launched in India this Diwali.

The new Amaze is said to be based on the same platform as the City and Elevate. However, it will be modified to achieve a sub-4 metre overall length and a shorter wheelbase.

In terms of styling, the new Amaze could borrow design cues from its stablemates, the City and Elevate. We can expect a clean and simple exterior design that’s typical of Honda. Inside, the car is expected to get a larger, free-standing touchscreen infotainment system similar to that of the Elevate.

Reports suggest that the next-gen Amaze will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine. It is said that the 1.2-litre 4-cylinder unit from the current model is likely to be carried over. It produces 89 BHP and 110 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT.

Source: Autocar India

The service centre personnel (irrespective of whether it's Maruti, Hyundai, VW or anyone else) need to learn to respect someone's property.

BHPian JDMBOI recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My very first visit to ASS (Malwa Honda Sonipat) for a one-month checkup (free service) turned into a headache.

On 6 January (Saturday) went to ASS for a one-month checkup, to get a plate installed and to get a fender painted with minor scratches on the rear left near the wheel arch (risk of rust, that's why I opted for repaint) was given 1 day time. I requested the body shop manager (Mr Arun) to keep me posted on the work done (step by step) and to tape the car properly before painting he obliged and by the time I reached home I received a notification of the group invite on WhatsApp and I was quite happy by how prompt he was but the happiness lasted short. I was unable to pick up the car on the 7th of January due to a family obligation/function. It was 17:30 so I decided to go early in the morning.

8 January - Reached the showroom at 10:40 and met the body shop manager and he said you didn't pick up the car yesterday. I stated that no one intimated me plus I was busy and I asked him what's the objective of making a group (since I didn't get a single update) He replied - I was not present. (Sunday 7th January) then he ordered the guy who did the paint job to get the car. Now things take a U-turn here. The guy went to get the car but did not come. I waited at least 10 minutes and thoughts started rushing in about a mishap with the car, went to see why the heck its taking him this much time to bring the car parked a few meters away. A huge sigh of relief when I saw them cleaning the car but I noticed 2 white dots on the co-driver door as I walked toward the car it turned out to be a huge scratch.

I called the Sales guy and asked him to come near the washing bay ASAP. I showed him the damage and he was shocked because he was the one who saw the car first (on 6 January) and drove to the service bay with me riding shotgun. He called the body shop manager and was shocked too he started asking the staff who did that but no one took responsibility the dude who did the paint job said I parked the car yesterday and these were not there. Even the body shop manager said these were not there because he checked the car himself (on 6th January) and I had a conversation with him about minor scratches caused by the body cover.

The sales guy pointed out that Mr. A (forgot the name) clicked a picture of the car while making a job card. He called him and told him to come ASAP then clicked pictures were analysed and there were no scratches not even a single smudge on the door and the guy who blamed me went dumb. The body shop manager took prompt action and requested to wait 2 hours or come back later. I chose the latter.

Reached ASS around 15:15 went straight to the car saw the door painted and was relieved a bit only to get disappointed. I noticed a huge rectangle on the rear left door. I touched the surface and it was rough (looked like spray) I pointed it to the manager he said it the tape residue (I didn't buy that because tape can't cause that and if it does it would be sticky) (see picture) he called his guy for buffing and you won't believe what he said - can you bring the car later on? are you kidding me? the manager was strict and got it done within 10 minutes. I was so upset that I just wanted to get out of there before I lost my temper after that got the plate installed and paid the bill & off I went. Before leaving I got a written statement if something goes wrong with the paint in the future ASS will be held responsible for further repairs.

It was the body shop manager's support and prompt service that I was cool throughout the process even though it was a mega inconvenience and painful to see the car in that state. I thanked him and the sales guy before leaving but I didn't like the General Manager's attitude toward this mishap he was supportive but showed no remorse toward what happened. For him, it's JUST A CAR but he doesn't understand what a CAR is for a PETROLHEAD. (based on the way he talked)

Next time a car goes for service I ain't going to leave it unattended even if I have to stand right next to it for hours.

The ASS people (all of them whether it's Maruti, Hyundai, VW or anyone else) need to learn to respect someone's property and being a Honda (Japanese company) Japanese officials should teach their Indian counterparts some Japanese Ethics and Etiquette.

A small story on Japanese people's respect toward other people's property - A YouTuber in Japan parked his car outside his Airbnb and when he woke up he found some construction workers working next to his car he was astonished by the fact that his car was covered (with a car cover, not his) cones were placed next to his car and they even cleaned his car after work was done that's why I love Japanese people.

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In case you can install even a basic 15A home charger, you should also consider the Punch EV. The entry-level variants fall within your budget and it'll be an ideal city commuter.

BHPian drive1987 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I'm in the market place with a tight budget of 12 Lakhs (absolutely no stretching) for an automatic sedan. I need your expert advice/s please.

P.S: Strictly not looking at the used car market. The car has to be brand new.

Your responses would be highly appreciated, many thanks in advance!

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Honda Amaze CVT is the best suited to your requirements. It's an all-rounder budget sedan & that smooth CVT is its USP in a sea of jerky AMTs.

In case you can install even a basic 15A home charger, you should also consider the Punch EV. The entry-level variants fall within your budget and it'll be an ideal city commuter.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say on the matter:

At present, you have only a few options in this segment and price range, they are:

1. Tata Tigor XZA Plus Leatherette Pack

Priced at 10.50 lakhs OTR Bangalore, the Tigor offers reasonable performance owing to 1.2 litre 3-cylinder petrol producing 85 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque, it comes mated to a 5-speed AMT (which although not best-in-class, gets the job done). It has a strong suspension and a good low-speed ride. The 4-star GNCAP rating is another positive and ensures safety is taken care of. However its drawbacks are fit, finish, and quality levels, as well as poor ASS in many cities. Moreover, its competitors offer a more spacious cabin. Now as regards offers on this model, you get discounts to the tune of 30k on the 2024 models and much higher discounts on leftover MY 2023 stock

2. Hyundai Aura SX Plus 1.2 AMT

At 10.70 lakhs OTR Bangalore, the Aura offers large seats, an airy cabin, and a general sense of space, the car is feature-loaded as well, with excellent quality fit, and finish levels. Service, spares, and resale aren't an issue either due to Hyundai's strong presence in the market. The 1.2 Litre 4-cylinder motor is smooth and offers adequate power (82 bhp) and torque (114 Nm) which improves driveability, although mated to an AMT, The Aura's AMT is best-in-class and offers the smoothest driving experience among all AMTs. The only major drawbacks are its bouncy ride and poor GNCAP score (2 stars). Offers for this month include discounts of upto 20k.

3. Maruti Dzire ZXi Plus AGS

The Dzire is long overdue for a facelift, and it should come out this year too, along with the new Swift facelift. If you are willing to wait, it will be worth it\

However, if you need a car now, then the Current Dzire ZXi Plus AGS at 11.30 lakhs OTR Bangalore is a good car for the money with a 1.2L 4-cylinder Dual Jet engine mated to a 5-speed AGS (AMT). The car is one of the most spacious in its class with adequate head, leg, and shoulder room. Ride quality is good and absorbent. After-sales network and resale is the best owing to being a Maruti. However, it has begun to look a bit dated and fit, finish isn't class-leading. Moreover, the 2-star GNCAP rating doesn't inspire confidence. Offers on this model are upto 32k this month.

4. Honda Amaze Elite Edition CVT

The Honda Amaze Elite Edition CVT costs exactly 12 lakhs OTR Bangalore and is perhaps the best sub-4-metre sedan in this segment right now, however, it is also due a facelift this year and is worth the wait. Despite the same, the current model is a great choice with the best-in-class CVT, big boot, cabin space, 10-year warranty, 4-star NCAP safety rating, etc. The 1.2L 4-cylinder IVTEC is an excellent engine producing 89 bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. Moreover, the Honda Amaze Elite Edition gets some visible changes on its exterior including an Elite Edition badge, boot spoiler with built-in LED, front fender garnish, and anti-fog film on ORVMs, along with a host of features like TPMS, front armrest with a sliding function, tyre inflator, and Elite Edition-specific seat covers and illuminated scuff plates. Moreover, Honda is offering Upto Rs 92K Benefits (Inclusive of Upto Rs 30K Cash + Rs 15K Exchange Bonus + Corporate & Loyalty) on MY 2023 stock and around 50k benefits on MY 2024 stock.

Of the Above, it's the Amaze that I would recommend, owing to its rock-solid reliability and overall better packaging and safety credentials

Here's what BHPian Katryks had to say on the matter:

It would be Honda Amaze any day. I have owned a Honda Jazz and Honda City (sold recently) and I can vouch for its superb drive quality and suspension. The 1.2 ltr CVT is the same as the one on the Honda Jazz and its extremely smooth to drive. The gear shifts are hardly noticeable and rarely do you use the S Mode barring couple of occasions on the highway.

Amaze is due for a facelift and the rendering on various websites shows the car in a completely new design and looks beautiful if that's how the final production spec looks like.

Go for the Honda Amaze if you are looking at the completely fuss free and hassle-free ownership

Here's what BHPian Vkap257 had to say on the matter:

I would go on a limb here and propose Ciaz delta AT variant.

Everything better with reasonable equipment and no-nonsense ownership. Though it's slightly expensive and definitely over your budget. If you can stretch, do check it out.

Here's what BHPian mgastor2022grey had to say on the matter:

I'd like to differ from others and suggest to you the I20 1.2L IVT. Great car, at 11.XX L and way more fun to drive than the Amaze. Test drive this and the N-Line before making a decision. Trust me, great mod potential (for the N-Line) and amazing features along with spacious interiors will seal the deal for you. All the best for getting your dream steed

Here's what BHPian stormshadow had to say on the matter:

Honestly, as other's have suggested Amaze is a amazing car (pun intended) but I would suggest you to once visit the Tata showroom and look and TD the Altroz, the Altroz is in a different league compared to all the other cars in your budget in regards with the amount of space available and the build quality it offers. Plus with discounts I am pretty sure you can negotiate the highend variant XZA(S) DCT under your budget. Plus I think only Altroz gets the sunroof in comparison to all the other cars suggested in the budget.

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

BHPian umahesh612 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

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.

Pictures for your pleasure:

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Since, it'll be their 1st car and they are absolute novices; ease of service, good reliability and the works counts.

BHPian ashvek3141 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My cousin is looking to pick up his 1st car and has set a budget of around 10 Lakhs. Initially they were planning at around 8 Lakhs, however they intent to keep the car for over 8 years; hence, I suggested them if they could stretch a little, they could get some better options at around 10 lakhs (thanks to TBHP advice )

So now, requesting your kind help in finalizing a car for them as they intent to purchase the same in this month taking advance of the ongoing discounts.

Frankly speaking he wants the car on 20th Jan for his Mom's birthday; but than there are 2 things - one, he will lose out on the ongoing year end discounts & second, the impending price hike. Hence, the decision of registering the car in this month & taking the delivery in Jan.

Below are the requirements laid out in no particular order -

• Body style - Hatch / Sedan / SUV is irrelevant. As long as it is adequately comfortable. They are a family of 4 (Couple + Parents).

• Fuel - Petrol, as the running will barely touch 1000 kms a month. No EV's.

• Transmission - Big question. They were keen on getting an automatic car as it'll be convenient for his spouse to learn and drive too; however, in this price segment there are only AMT's which are barely any good. Also, long-term reliability is a question mark. Hence, I suggested on the MT. Request your kind inputs here. They're open to both MT or AMT.

• Good Mileage

• Decent safety kit

• Others - Since, it'll be their 1st car and they are absolute novice; ease for serviceability, good reliability and the works.

Requesting your kind inputs as they need to finalize in a week or two due to the stock limitations for this month.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

You could get the Amaze CVT! Allrounder car, super smooth AT & driving experience, Honda badge, spacious cabin, neutral suspension & reliability. It's actually very well-priced and a no-brainer choice for 10 lakhs.

Yes, avoid the AMTs.

Here's what BHPian Saanil had to say on the matter:

I would suggest you to take test drives of Maruti Baleno and Hyundai Exter. Both use AMT units but I found them to be comfortable for city driving. Both Maruti and Hyundai are a safer bet in terms of after sales service.

Exter has longer waiting period so you might not get the car by your desired date.

Here's what BHPian IshaanIan had to say on the matter:

I think the Amaze is selling fairly well and rightfully so. It has got the best auto box for the price and a fairly no nonsense pleasant cabin and driving experience. Even if the car gets discontinued you will definitely get parts for it for another 10 years atleast. If buying the latest is a priority then perhaps check out the updated baleno? Although I would personally still advise that you go for the Amaze CVT in whichever trim fits the budget

Here's what BHPian shancz had to say on the matter:

I would suggest the following around the 10 lakh on road mark, in order of my preference :

i20 Sportz IVT : alleviates all your concerns but would come around 10.8 lakhs on road Goa. Check if year end discounts drive it below 10.

Honda Amaze : already explained above and its a good first car to have. Honda's future seems more optimistic than before with their future SUV plans so 10 years of spares and support will not be a concern.

Altroz XMA plus : Fits the bill, the wet clutch DCA hasn't reported many issues. The usual Tata disclaimers apply though. If getting this then I guess it would be better to read out the 10 commandments of DSG to the drivers of the new car

As for AMTs, at 10 lakhs they're best avoided. Just drove a Nexon XZA yesterday in traffic and slow roads.

I was better off with a manual.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say on the matter:

Considering your requirements, here are my recommendations for automatic cars in this budget:

1. Tata Altroz XMA Plus Petrol

Perhaps the safest car you could get in this segment with a proper automatic transmission (DCA) and more than enough space. The engine is a 1.2L 3-cylinder but considering it's their first car, power shouldn't be much of an issue, Moreover, other alternatives aren't exactly powerful either. It has an adequate feature set and should serve them well too. The Car is available at Rs.9.88 lakhs on-road Goa and you get a further cash discount of at least 15k for purchases invoiced this month, along with a 5k corporate bonus, there is a 10k additional exchange bonus (but that's irrelevant considering it's their first car) and some dealerships are offering upto 30k cash discount (instead of 15k) so try your best to get the maximum discount possible.

2. Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT

A bit over budget at Rs.10.86 lakhs on-road Goa but it comes with a cash discount varying from 10k to 20k depending on the dealership, coming to the car it's a no-nonsense vehicle with an adequate feature list and a CVT. The car has enough space and can be a reliable companion, with it being recently facelifted, the car is sure to remain in its current avatar for at least a couple of years more.

3. Honda Amaze S CVT

The Honda Amaze is a reliable, safe, and no-nonsense sedan with adequate features, enough space, and a smooth 1.2L CVT, you can't go wrong with the Amaze, it's a perfect car for new owners looking for a "proper" automatic car in this segment. The Amaze S CVT is priced at Rs. 10.18 lakhs on-road Goa and gets officially up to Rs.67K Benefits (Including Rs 25K Cash + Rs 15K Exchange Bonus + Corporate and loyalty), however, some dealers are offering more than 50k cash discount as well, so try your best for maximum discounts, and you could be in for a sweet deal.

If it is a manual you are after, you can get quite a few options in this budget ranging from the above cars in their manual counterparts to cars like the Maruti Brezza LXI, Hyundai Exter SX(O) 1.2, Hyundai Aura 1.2 SX(O), Maruti Swift 1.2 ZXI Plus, Maruti Baleno Zeta MT, Tata Punch Creative MT, Maruti Dzire ZXI Plus MT, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Asta MT, Tata Nexon Smart 1.2 5MT and so on most of these cars besides the Nexon and Brezza are available in their AMT counterparts too within your budget, but I wouldn't recommend the AMT, and therefore have restricted the options to these.

Of these, Because you intend to hold your cars for long, and with traffic increasing by the day, I would recommend choosing a "proper" automatic from the initial 3 listed, or if not a top-of-the-line manual from these three as well. The other options are worth considering in the manual segment, but they aren't quite safe and have received poor crash test scores (the only exceptions are the Brezza and the Nexon which have their base manual trims under 10 lakh, or the Tata Punch which gets a similar engine to the Altroz).

Hope this helps! and feel free to DM me if you want any further help, I have the list of offers and discounts available for the other cars too, if you need it!

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Paddle shifters are a joy to use. They feel very intuitive and add to the overall experience.

BHPian saikishor recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

It has been more than a month since we took delivery of the car. The odo stands at 14xx km, and the car is due for first service. I didnt post much about the Amaze, as I havent really driven it much. My dad is the primary user of this car and he does around 12-14km per day. I got to drive this car yesterday while coming back from a cousin's wedding for 300kms, and here are my observations from the drive and a month of living with the car:

Positives:

• Engine+gearbox combo is a match made in heaven. The free revving vtec and 7 step CVT ensure that the engine never feels stressed. I particularly like how the CVT behaves during kickdown; it drops a step or two and holds on to it in a very nice manner, instead of getting confused.
• Surprisingly good paint quality. The silver shines when under sunlight. Finishing feels smooth and nice as well.
• Proper automatic gearbox in a sea of stupid AMT's. This itself is a flex IMO.
• Boot feels humongous, swallowing whatever you throw at it. It feels really big after living with a 170 liter boot in the Chevy Beat for 13 years.
• Rear seat is a very comfy and cozy place to be in.
• Strong headlights. Lowbeam itself is really strong. The LED's are a nice addition to the facelift, combined with auto headlamps.
• Paddle shifters are a joy to use. They feel very intuitive and add to the overall experience.
• Comfy suspension. On roads where our Beat used to crash into potholes, the Amaze glides over them smoothly.
• Powerful air con unit. I never felt the need of rear AC vents. Useful max cool option provided in the AC control unit.
• Although there is abundant cost cutting, for the price we paid the car feels sufficiently premium, and I guess that says something about the brand Honda. I mean unless someone with a Team-BHP eye starts looking at the car, he will not find it to be cheap.
• No waiting period, from booking the car to taking delivery, everything happened in 5 days.
• The car we bought(Elite edition) has some nice goodies like Tyre inflator, rear spoiler, TPMS(more on this later) for a nominal price increase.
• Peace of mind associated when the branding reads Honda.
• The car looks really elegant, despite of being a cut short sub 4m car.

Negatives:

• Perhaps the biggest con I have with this car is the front passenger seat. Honda got it all wrong. There is limited adjustment and you also have this floor hump incline on the left passenger footwell area(common to all Honda cars). For a person above 5 foot 8 inches, there is no underthigh support. I rarely sit in this seat and prefer to sit at the rear.
• Cost cutting is aplenty in this car. Halogen high mounted stop lamp, cheap sunvisors and IRVM, 2 rear parking sensors, no backlighting for the gear selector(although it is displayed on the speedo, it takes some time getting used to), no adjustable rear headrests( safety hindrance, as the provided headrests are useless), horrible noise insulation(typical Honda), no engine hood insulation.
• Cruise control is a big big miss. Surprisingly it is available on the manual, but not on the auto.
• Compliant suspension results in nervous handling. Car gets really bouncy at triple digit speeds.
• Brakes inspire no confidence at all. The pedal has no feel and takes a little more effort and distance to stop the car at your required will.
• 175 mm tyres make handling matters worse. I wish to upgrade to 195 mm once these wear out. This will probably improve braking and stability.
• Fuel tank is on the smaller side. This car takes 29-30 liters tops, where as my Beat sometimes takes in 32 liters.
• Rear suspension bottoms out when there is a full load of passengers. Feels annoying to look at when it happens.
• OEM speakers are flat. Audiophiles will upgrade for sure but for average joes this will not matter much. But I must mention, once I tweaked the equaliser settings, there was a day and night difference in sound quality. After tweaking the equaliser the sound quality feels decent enough.

Accessories installed from showroom:

• Steering cover: I really like the way OEM steering covers fit to the steering. This one is no different from my views. Price:700/-
• Ventilated seat cover for two seats: For the price and the functionality that these offer, I feel it is a good value add on. They additionally come with a massager function which I felt wasnt really useful. These seat covers cool the seats within no time. Price: 6500/- per seat.

Planned upgrades:

• I want to put LED bulbs in place of the halogens(indicators, reverse lights, number plate lights), but am a little unsure about daylight visibility.
• Sunfilms.
• I would like to swap the sunvisors wit the ones on the Honda City if they feel premium enough and if there is a possibility of doing so.
• The audio headunit is made by Alpine if I am not wrong. I saw Alpine branding on the remote given for the HU. The interface works for me and I dont know why people complain so much about the interface. The screen moves smoothly whenever you swipe on it and that is all that matters to me. Android auto is smooth and honestly that depends on the age of your phone.

Dealership experience:5/10:

Now this would have easily been a 7/10 if they handled some things smoothly but no. We bought our car from Pride Honda Madinaguda. There were two guys I dealt with, Vinod and Ayan. We mostly dealt with Vinod. We booked our car on 21 October and took delivery on 26 October. The car was brought to our home for a test drive the very next day after we booked it on our request. I did not drive the car at all due to a small incident which I will detail about below, but my dad drove the car for a good 10+ km and he liked it very much. I asked the sales guy that I would like to take the car on the ring road, but they refused stating that they needed to go back go the showroom due to time constraints.

There was a small scratch on the rear bumper. This was promptly fixed and repainted the very next day after delivery.

We were given a FASTAG of some other moron's car. 500 rupees just went down the drain. Reason that Im cribbing so much about this is the way Vinod dealt with it. He just did not admit that there was a mistake from his side about delivering a wrong FASTAG. My dad had added 500 rupees to the FASTAG and some other guy was using it. The guy didnt recharge his FASTAG and we were left with an empty one. After 3 days with no resolution, I peeled and tore off the old one. Bought a new ICICI FASTAG from a vendor on the ORR entry point and it has been working like a charm.

I insisted my dad to get numberplate frames from the showroom during the installation. This was told to Vinod well in advance. But when my dad went to the showroom, Vinod started to give excuses and senseless answers to my dad. My dad was fed up of this. This sole incident made me to give 5/10 to the dealership experience.

TPMS has not been installed yet. It seems there is a problem from Honda's side itself. There is some error code appearing post TPMS installation as stated by Vinod. He told us he will contact us immediately after this error code issue is resolved. I need to take this in writing shortly from the dealership, as I no longer trust them after the #3 incident.

I must appreciate how Vinod has handled one incident. Just before the day we booked the car, I took a test drive of a manual Amaze. 200m into the drive, I had to hard-brake at a traffic signal. There was this drunk guy on a Honda Shine SP who banged right into the rear of the car. I was scared of this being pushed on me, but I must appreciate how Vinod has handled one incident. Just before the day we booked the car, I took a test drive of a manual Amaze. 200m into the drive, I had to hard-brake at a traffic signal. There was this drunk guy on a Honda Shine SP who banged right into the rear of the car. I was scared of this being pushed on me, but Vinod handled it smoothly and the guy who hit the car paid 10k to the dealership 1 hour later.

Overall, I am very impressed with the car. Attaching a few pictures for viewing pleasure. Also, notice the exhaust tip that I installed. I liked it very much when I installed it on my Beat, but on the Amaze I am in two minds whether to remove it or keep it as is. Suggestions on this will be appreciated.

Also, the number plate series resemble the first letters of my initial and middle name.

Sorry for the long post, and a big thank you for making it till here.

Regards,

Saikishor

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I am a newbie driver planning to buy my first car. I like the Honda Amaze CVT but it does not come with rear AC vents.

BHPian amit_hhh recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi Folks,

I am looking to buy my first car for under 13 lakh, automatic. I like the Amaze VX CVT but it does not come with rear AC vents. How important is this feature considering I am living in Delhi? What are some of the must-have features that I need to consider while making a decision? I am a newbie driver.

Here's what BHPian Mr.Boss had to say about the matter:

Importance depends on your use case. If the rear passenger's comfort is your priority, obviously it's important. On the technical front, cars with a rear blower or AC vents tend to cool the cabin faster by 20%.

Common considerations (without any segment bias):

• Rear wiper & defogger
• Park Assist (mandatory feature in every car now)
• Fog lamp
• TPMS
• Seat height adjustment

Here's what BHPian Gupts007 had to say about the matter:

Well, it is always better to have rear AC vents than not have them. Having said that it can be even ignored if the general air conditioning of the car is outstanding.

For eg. in the new Baleno, the AC is pathetic therefore the rear AC vents become even more important. In the 2nd generation Swift, the aircon is outstanding making the rear AC vents forgivable.

Considering the fact that you are in Delhi, you are better off having a car with rear AC vents since it gets so hot during the summer. Please have a read on threads about the general AC performance of the Amaze to make a decision.

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The CVT is perfect for my use case.Creep speed is perfect- not too aggressive for our chaotic bumper to bumper navigation.

BHPian INDIAFIRST recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I purchased an Amaxe CVT VX last Christmas and am over the moon. Ride, handling, ergonomics, safety rock. I was in a dilemma between Dzire AMT & Amaze.

As a newbie I invite fellow community members to share inputs. Specially on the art of hyper-miling in a CVT!

Hondas 'man maximum machine minimum' adage shines through in non-nonsense family sedan. Coming from an 2008 model F10D WagonR (my beloved 'Waggie') the learning curve was simple.

Engine:

The 4 pot petrol engine refinement is excellent. No thrum or shake during startup. Post 4000 rpm however does get noisy. Good engine full stop.

Transmission:

The CVT is perfect for my use case.Creep speed is perfect- not too aggressive for our chaotic bumper to bumper navigation.No head nod is a boon. It only demands 'feathering' the throttle for a smooth & efficient drive. The much bandied 'rubberband effect' is evident only on sudden throttle inputs.

S mode is aggressive. Engine braking in S mode is perfect for downhill driving/sudden overtakes.

Ride & Handling:

Confidence inspiring. Drives like a car one segment above, gives kind of a 'Chota Honda City' feel. The chassis can actually handle a more powerful engine. I wonder! Suspension is silent and absorbs the vagaries of Indian roads. I get the feeling this car is bult for India- any comments? Can anyone throw light on the platform used? Is this same as the 1st gen Amaze?

Physical & mental stress/tiredness after a long journey is perceptibly less.

Bonnet is visible, spatial awareness is not an issue at all. For Indias chaotic city traffic and limited parking slots 4m vehicles are optimum. Class leading turning radius of 4.7m helps with maneuverability.

Steering:

Does not transmit vibrations /shock. However I feel it s a tad heavy at slow speeds <30 kmph. Or maybe am comparing too much with my Waggie.

Mileage:

I need to learn the art of feathering the throttle.

• Highway (plains) 22 kmpl at average speed of 70 kmph.
• City- varies from 12-15 kmpl.

4/5 days a week the car runs for only 1 km (each way from residence to metro station). Here I barely get 12 kmpl. Can anyone comment on this please.

Boot:

Is huge- segment best and also practical. I have actually done airport runs with 5 adults and 8 suitcases! Amazing - the pun is intended.

So-so Points:

• No rear seat adjustable headrests. Although existing headrests are good.
• Auto door unlock on Park mode is safety risk- specially when switching off at long signals.
• Insulation could be better though: external noise does seep in.

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