New Honda Amaze facelift 2024 launch live: Honda has launched the new Amaze today in India, priced at Rs 6.99 lakh onwards, ex-showroom. After Maruti Suzuki updated the Honda Amaze rival, the Dzire, a few weeks ago, the Amaze now needs to fill in big shoes to compete. However, the leaked images over the last few weeks show us exactly that.
The new Honda Amaze facelift will compete not only with the Dzire but also with the Hyundai Aura and the Tata Tigor in the segment, the latter being available in multiple powertrains including an all-electric version. The Honda Amaze is available with a sole 1.2-litre petrol engine, mated to a manual or a CVT gearbox.
The compact sedan from Honda gets a radical new design that gives it a sportier look, while it gets a much-needed update in terms of features as well. The Amaze also gets ADAS, making it the most affordable car in India with ADAS. Here are the live highlights from the launch.
New Honda Amaze 2024 Facelift Launch in India Live Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Engine, Mileage, Images, Reviews Live Updates
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Detailed report
Here is a more in-depth report on the new Honda Amaze India launch:
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New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Mileage figures
We have seen all the important details, however, for some, the mileage is the most important aspect of a car. The Honda Amaze manual returns a mileage of 18.65kmpl while the CVT version returns 19.46kmpl.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Highlights
The new Honda Amaze goes on sale from today, with an introductory price of Rs 7.99 lakh onwards, ex-showroom. The Amaze will be available in three variants – V, VX, and ZX – and in a choice of six colours. The Amaze gets a host of features including ADAS, making it the most-affordable car in India with the safety tech, while the engine is a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated unit that makes 90 PS of power, mated to a manual or a CVT gearbox.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Variants and prices
Here are the variant-wise pricing for the new Honda Amaze. These are introductory prices and are valid for 45 days.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Launched!
The Honda Amaze has finally been launched in India at Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: On sale
The new Honda Amaze will go on sale from today and dispatches have also commenced.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Variants
As mentioned earlier, the new Amaze will be available in three variants
The Amaze will get 6 airbags as standard, bi-projector LED headlights, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch infotainment system, a lane watch camera, and more.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Engine specs
The new Honda Amaze will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 90PS of power an
d 110Nm of torque with the help of a manual or a CVT gerabox.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Expected variants
The new Honda Amaze facelift is expected to have three variants — V, VX, and ZX. The range-topping ZX version is expected to get a host of features including an ADAS suite. Other features will include a floating infotainment system, auto climate control, AC vebts for the rear, wireless charging, steering-mounted controls, smartphone connectivity, and more.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Will it get ADAS?
Upon launch, if the new Amaze gets ADAS, it will become the first in the segment. It will also command a price increase and that’s not healthy for the segment, as it is very price conscious. However, for those looking for something more from a compact sedan won’t mind spending the extra money for a valuable safety feature.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Competition (Tata Tigor)
Compared to the other two compact sedans in the segment, the Tata Tigor will soon get a facelift and in its current form, what makes it interesting is the powertrain options. The Tigor gets a 84bhp petrol engine, a 72bhp CNG powertrain, or in an all-electric format that has a range of 315km. Tata has seen success with its EV powertrains and has not missed to opportunity to electrify its smaller offerings.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Competition (Hyundai Aura)
The next primary competitor to the Honda Amaze facelift is the Hyundai Aura. The compact sedan from the South Korean carmaker saw an update last year, however, it was purely cosmetic. The Aura gets an 8-inch infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and rear AC vents.
Powering the car is a 1.2-litre petrol engine again, which makes 82bhp, however, Hyundai is also offering a CNG version of its compact sedan that makes 68bhp. Gearbox options include a manual or an AMT.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Competition (Maruti Suzuki Dzire)
Let’s look at the Amaze‘s competition one-by-one, staring with the Dzire. The Dzire got a major facelift a few weeks ago and the sedan looks much smarter. The Dzire gets a 9-inch infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, and a sunroof for the first time. Other features include cruise control, type-C charging ports, rear AC vents, and a 360-degree camera amongst others.
The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which competes head-on with the new Amaze, is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that makes 82bhp and 112Nm of torque with the help of a manual or an AMT gearbox. Prices start at Rs 6.79 lakh, ex-showroom.
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New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Competition
The new Honda Amaze will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire – which saw a massive update recently – Hyundai Aura, and the Tata Tigor in India. The Tata Tigor is the only vehicle in the segment offered with a petrol engine, with a CNG option and as an all-electric vehicle. The wider powertrain choices cater to a wider customer base.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Engine specifications
Over the last few weeks, many images of the Amaze have surfaced online, revealing its design and interior. However, its engine specifications have been a mystery. However, knowing Honda, the carmaker is likely to carry over the naturally-aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine, which makes 89bhp. Gearbox options could include a manual and a CVT.
New Honda Amaze facelift Launch Live: Safety equipment
Honda has also given importance to safety with the new Amaze. The Amaze will noe get six airbags as standard, along with ESP, traction control, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchors and more. The Amaze’s key competitor, the Dzire has managed to score full marks at the Global NCAP crash test and Honda cannot afford to lag behind.
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New Honda Amaze Launch Live: Interior and features
The interior or the new Honda Amaze will also get a massive makeover. The car has moved away from the boring deign and now gets a floating infotainment system, dual-tone interior with metal inserts, multiple charging ports, dual-zone climate control, a new steering wheel, and smartphone connectivity.
New Honda Amaze Launch Live: Design
The new Honda Amaze will get a big design update. It will borrow styling inspiration from the City and Elevate, as the sketches shared by Honda reveal. The front design gives it a low-slung stance, making it look sporty and modern at the same time.
Good morning everyone! Welcome to the Honda Amaze launch live blog. Honda will be launching the updated Amaze compact sedan in India shortly. Stay tuned for all the updates.
