Since the inclusion of diesel engine in Amaze, Honda has been enjoying a new found success in the Indian car market. As it was highly needed for Honda to introduce diesel powered cars in the country, the car maker has rightly lived up to the expectations of domestic consumers. In the entry-level sedan segment, Honda Amaze has emerged as a game changer which is offering a tough competition to Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire. Since its launch, the sales figures of the car are ever-increasing and it might soon become the best selling car for the company. In order to cater a large section of society, Amaze has been offered in both petrol and diesel variants that are powered by new developed engines. Whether it is interiors or exteriors, the car comes full circle on all departments but some of the few distinct reasons that sets Amaze apart from other segment cars are listed below.
1.5-litre i-DTEC engine
Powered by the Earth Dream Technology, the 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine of Amaze gives away exceptional performance and that too with a best-in-class fuel efficiency. This lightweight engine helps in reducing in the kerb weight of the car. Due to the friction reduction technique the loss of energy becomes considerably less thereby resulting in the car giving a better mileage. The 4-cylinder DOHC diesel engine that displaces 1498 cc generates 98 bhp of power besides reaching a maximum torque of 200 Nm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission system that further transfers power to the rear wheels of the car.
Safety Features
Honda Amaze is provided with the best-in-class safety features so as to offer greater security for the passengers in case of mishaps. First to mention is the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure of Amaze, which helps in minimising the impact occurred during head-on or side collisions with other vehicles. Furthermore, the car gets Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) that controls the vehicle movement when it skids off the track. Besides to it, the car is provided with dual front SRS airbags that gives much more safety to the passengers.
Comfort and Convenience
The entry-level sedan of Honda is provided with high-end functionalities, which further sets a benchmark in its class. The car comes with superior quality seat fabrics alongside the well moulded dashboard. In terms of appeal, the interiors of Honda Amaze score high over its competitors. It is provided with automatic air-conditioning system with heater, electrically adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors (OVRM), adjustable steering wheel and a advanced audio system that supports USB, iPod AUX-in and DVD/CD formats. For the convenience of driver, Amaze is provided with seat height adjuster function. Also to mention, the sport speedometer that illuminates in yellow completes its attractive interiors.
Price
With all power packed engine and complete range of features, Honda has successfully managed to price its Amaze model aggressively in the Indian car market. As far as the price is concerned, the entry-level variant of Honda Amaze is offered at Rs. 5.05 lakh while the top-spec diesel one costs around Rs. 7.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Considering the long list of features, Amaze is perfect choice for buyers that are looking for car that does well in all spheres.
Exterior Design
The car of Honda scores high in terms of exterior appearance through its attractive design. At the front, the vehicle gets an appealing chrome grille that carries the logo of the company. While the crystal clear fog lamps given on the sportier bumper lends a unique look to the car upfront. Furthermore, the car is provided with elongated set of headlights that seems to be carried over from Brio model. At the rear, the tail lights of Honda Amaze is provided with angular wraparound units, which gives the car a distinct new look as compared to its siblings. The running creases gives a muscular character and feel to Amaze, which further adds to the grace of its bulky rear portion.
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