Honda Cars India Limited, a totally owned subsidiary of Japanese auto maker Honda Motor Co., has finally introduced its much expected Amaze entry level sedan in the Indian automobile market. The company launched its Amaze model in the midst of a great amount of drone and conjecture in the press media, owing to the presence of a diesel powered model in its lineup. The compact sedan is the Japanese car maker's first diesel product for the Indian consumers, which had put it on top of the list of most awaited new car launches for the 2013 calendar year. The new Honda Amaze is available in both petrol and diesel models. Here is a more detailed and closer look of the new Amaze. Design of Honda Amaze Honda Amaze exhibits on the whole the same design as its Brio sibling, besides few small cosmetic changes, which are noticeable when the car is observed closely. The front fascia of Amaze looks contemporary with the new twin-slat chrome tipped grille that gives the compact sedan a seemingly more in your prime appearance as against its most prominent sub-4metre rivals. The basic Honda genetic material is apparent with the stunning front and tail lamps detailing, along with stylish raised belt line and posterior crease. The bumpers are quite different from the ones incorporated in the Brio model and give the Honda Amaze its youthful good looks and underline its modish design philosophy. In terms of exterior appearance, the Honda Amaze seems to possess the perfect mix for a compact sedan, amongst the current models available in this segment of the Indian auto market. The Amaze flaunts a modish tipped-forward stance and when it hits the road, its most distinguishing features are a sporty attitude coupled with a dynamic visual appeal. This stunning mix of style and sportiness is missing in Swift DZire, Sail and Indigo eCS. Interiors of Honda Amaze Like all Honda models, the interiors of the Amaze entry level sedan car is of top draw quality, even though it reminds a lot of the Brio hatchback. The basic design and functionalities are also same in the Brio's extended version. However, significant improvements are evident both front and rear seats in terms of legroom volume, besides the luggage space has also been increased. The seats are comfortable and come bolstered with a fine quality fabric. Fuel Economy of Honda Amaze The Honda Amaze compact sedan is offered in both petrol and diesel powered twins. Honda manufactured petrol engines are famous all over the globe, for their sublime build quality and superior fuel economy figures, as compared to their direct rivals. The fuel efficiency of petrol variant of Honda Amaze is around 15 to 18 kmpl, whereas that of diesel trim is 25.8 kmpl. Engine Technology , Powertain and Performance Honda has scored high in powertrain and performance by developing a highly fuel efficient engine which also possesses good accelerating characteristics. Honda claims that they have done this by reducing friction and developing better cooling systems of engine. While all these factors hold good for the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine, the company has also included a 1.2L petrol engine in the options list for Amaze. The 1.5L diesel engine delivers maximum power of 98 bhp @ 3600 rpm and torque of 200 Nm @ 1750 rpm. The diesel car takes very less time to accelerate and reach mid and high range speeds. The 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine has maximum power rating of 86 bhp @ 6000 rpm while maximum torque rating for the same engine stands up to 109 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Honda Amaze is available in both manual and automatic transmission system options. Automatic system is available only for the petrol variant. The sedan has short wheelbase length and good handling characteristics which couple and keep the turning radius figures down to 4.5 m and 4.7 m. McPherson Struts and Torsion Beam come as suspensions for this compact sedan. Honda Amaze Prices in India Petrol Variant Prices Honda Amaze E i VTEC : Rs. 5,25,000 Honda Amaze EX i VTEC: Rs. 5,53,000 Honda Amaze S i VTEC: Rs. 5,92,140 Honda Amaze SX i VTEC: Rs. 6,27,140 Honda Amaze VX i VTEC: Rs. 6,90,140 Honda Amaze S AT i VTEC: Rs. 6,93,290 Honda Amaze VX AT i VTEC: Rs. 7,81,290 Honda Amaze Diesel Variants Prices Honda Amaze E i DTEC: Rs. 6,24,100 Honda Amaze EX i DTEC: Rs. 6,51,100 Honda Amaze S i DTEC: Rs. 6,91,740 Honda Amaze SX i DTEC: Rs. 7,16,740 Honda Amaze VX i DTEC: Rs. 7,82,140 All Prices are Approx. The Honda Amaze in India ticks all the boxes for a stylish entry level sedan. The exterior appearance and interior setting are of best-in-class make and the compact model definitely wins hearts from the first impression itself. It must be noted that the freshly launched Amaze model is just an extended version of Honda’s current Indian volume puller – Brio, and looks exactly like the premium hatch at the front end. The tailgate could remind one of the old City model and still it manages to look fresh. The engine of Honda Amaze is peppy and fun to drive, especially in day-to-day city traffic conditions. The driving experience and gear shifts of the modish compact sedan are up to the best that can be found in its class and price point. The compact size allows the owner to park the car in situations where other models cannot fit-in.
