All-New 3rd Generation Honda Amaze makes its Global Debut in India

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All-New 3rd Generation Honda Amaze makes its Global Debut in India
All-New 3rd Generation Honda Amaze makes its Global Debut in India

Mumbai, December 5th, 2024 Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled and launched its much-awaited all-new 3rd Generation Honda Amaze. This marks the global debut of the new generation Amaze in India, a key market for Honda globally and the first country to launch the new model. The all-new Amaze will be available at an introductory price range of Rs 7,99,900 – Rs. 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi); valid till 45 days from launch. 

The stylish and premium compact sedan has been designed to offer an OUTCLASS and delightful sedan experience that meets the aspirations of young as well as family-oriented users who are looking to step up in every aspect of life. The all-new Amaze has been developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Center, located in Thailand under the grand concept of ‘Elite Booster Sedan’ reflecting Honda’s vision of empowering users to express their success and sophistication, take pride in their achievements and confidently display their elevated social status. 

With its solid 3-box design, the Amaze offers a true sedan shape that reflects a higher class while remaining under 4 meters long. It embodies the key elements of being ‘Progressive’ and ‘Classy’, offering an OUTCLASS premium experience with its Sporty Exterior Design, Sophisticated & Spacious Interior, Peace of mind from Advanced Safety technology & features, and Comfortable Reliable ride. 

In line with Honda’s commitment to safety and its global vision to realise Zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050, the all-new Amaze comes equipped with Segment First – Honda SENSING Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), making Amaze the most affordable ADAS equipped passenger car in India.

The Amaze is the entry model for Honda in India and since its first launch in 2013, it has demonstrated Honda’s strength in the compact sedan category earning the trust of over 5.8 lakh customers spread across the country.

Speaking about the all-new Amaze, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said “We are thrilled to present the all-new Amaze – a sedan that is set to outclass in all parameters of Styling, Safety, Connectivity, Drive and Comfort. The Amaze has always held a special place in the hearts of Indian customers, and this new generation model reflects our commitment to meeting their evolving needs. We are confident that this new Amaze will set new standards and continue to strengthen Honda’s legacy in India. For the first time in this segment, we are delighted to bring Honda SENSING, our advanced suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, to the Amaze. With this application, we now have ADAS technology introduced in all models of our India line up and Honda Amaze is the most affordable ADAS enabled car in India.”

Key specification of All-New Amaze

Length Width Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Boot space Min Turning Radius
3995 mm 1733 mm 1500 mm 2470 mm 172 mm* 416 L 4.7 m

*Minimum ground clearance mentioned is in unladen condition 

Detailed Information for All-New Amaze

  • OUTCLASS EXTERIOR

The New Amaze is designed under the styling concept of ‘Iconic Lights & Impactful Strong Face’. The exterior reflects Honda’s “Sporty, Protective, and Progressive” design with a wide bold stance, impactful front fascia, and strong shoulder line giving the Amaze a genuine compact sedan proportion, enhancing both confidence and safety. The wide, robust front and strong bumper creates a bold and confident appearance. Its sleek profile is highlighted by extended lines from the grille to the DRLs, complemented by character line that flows seamlessly towards the rear. Advanced and Distinctive LED headlights and taillights add a modern, iconic touch. The higher beltline, achieved through a balanced body-to-cabin ratio, adds a sportier feel with a low center of gravity, even within a vehicle length of less than 4 meters. 

  • Honda’s Signature Chequered flag pattern Grille with Chrome Upper Moulding 
  • LED projector Head lamps with Integrated LED DRLs & Turn Indicators 
  • LED Projector Fog lamps 
  • Iconic Wing shaped LED Tail Lamps
  • Shark Fin Antenna
  • Classy Diamond Cut R15 Alloy Wheel
  • Power folding and Power adjustable ORVM with LED turn indicators
  • OUTCLASS INTERIOR, COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE 

Designed with the styling concept of “Elite Boost Up Interior – Class Up Sedan”, the all-new Amaze emphasizes 3 key elements – Progressive (Boost your status), Refresh (Boost your energy), and Agility (Boost your confidence), boasting top-class comfort in the passenger room with its spacious and comfortable cabin. The instrument panel and door lines now feature straight, integrated flow lines, creating a wide and sleek architecture. A series of enhancements like flat and unobstructed design of the horizontal instrument panel have significantly improved visibility from inside the car and increased adaptability to various driving conditions in India. Additionally, refined design elements have been incorporated to enhance the premium and secure feel of the interior space.

  • Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Colour Coordinated Interiors
  • Unique instrument panel decoration  
  • Spacious Cabin with All Seat Headrest (First in Segment)
  • Best in segment CVT with Paddle Shift 
  • Enhanced shoulder and headroom for rear passengers
  • Floating 20.32 cm (8 inch) Advanced HD Display Audio
  • 17.2 cm (7 inch) HD Ful Colur TFT Mid Meter
  • Wireless Connectivity – Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ 
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • One Touch Push Button Start/ Stop
  • Multi-Function Driver Information Interface
  • PM 2.5 Cabin Air Purifying Filter (Best in Segment)
  • Fully Automatic Climate Control With Max Cool 
  • Rear AC Vents
  • Remote Engine Start via key fob (First in Segment)
  • Walk away Auto Lock
  • Smart Cabin Storage in front & rear doors, Centre console and Seat Back Pocket
  • Rear Armrest with cupholders
  • OUTCLASS PERFORMACE 

Aligned with Honda’s global direction of “Enjoy the Drive”, the all-new Amaze is also developed to achieve comfort-balanced target performance adapted to the road environment, characteristics and scenarios common in the Asian region. The dynamic performance concept is refined to fit the sedan’s identity providing greater handling, stability, comfortable ride, and stability.

Powered by an E20 compliant 1.2L 4 Cylinder i-VTEC SOHC petrol engine, the all-new Amaze is available with both CVT and 5-speed Manual Transmission options. With either option, this well-balanced engine delivers high fuel efficiency and excellent driving performance.

The new fuel injection-ECU enables the engine to communicate with the vehicle and control Honda SENSING technologies. 

Engine Transmission Power Torque Fuel efficiency as per test data*
1.2L iVTEC CVT 66 kW[90 PS] @ 6 000 rpm 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm CVT – 19.46 km/l
5MT 5MT – 18.65 km/l

    *Fuel Efficiency as certified by ICAT under rule 115 of CMVR 1989, Rounded off to two decimal places

The Chassis, equipped with a MacPherson Strut Front Suspension and High-Torsional rigidity & light weight Torsion Beam Rear suspension, is engineered to provide enhanced comfort and stability. Combined with Advanced Braking Systems and precise EPS (Electric Power Steering), the Amaze delivers better controllability, steering and manoeuvrability.

The Air Condition system, by using a bigger blower motor and applying rear AC vents, ensures faster cabin cooling performance (5% faster for front seat and 45% faster for rear seat), especially for rear passenger comfort during heavy traffic congestion and high temperature environment. 

For better NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) performance in the all-new Amaze, engine noise, road noise, and soundproofing have been improved to balance noise reduction, minimize vibration transfer, and provide a more comfortable ride.

  • OUTCLASS CONNECTIVITY

The all-new Amaze features intelligent telematics technology with Honda Connect offering 37+ highly useful features and comes with Industry best 5-year complimentary subscription. Honda Connect works with smart watch devices (Apple Watch OS 4 above & Android Wear OS 2.0 and above) and Alexa remote capability.

Safety and Security features

  • Car Location
  • Geo-Fence Alert
  • Auto Crash Notification
  • Drive View Recorder* 
  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking
  • Contextual Speeding Alert
  • Unauthorized Access Alert 

and many more

Peace of Mind features

  • Service Scheduler
  • Tow Away Alert
  • RSA request & tracking 
  • Payment Gateway
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* 
  • Fuel Pay 

and many more

Convenience features

  • Find My Car
  • Digital Pick & Drop
  • Honda Connect Widget
  • Trip Diary 
  • Remote Operations 
  • Car Dashboard 
  • Share Car Location 
  • Free Service Coupon Redemption

and many more

*Customers requires to purchase TPMS or/ and DVR from Honda’s line-up of accessories to use these features.

  • OUTCLASS SAFETY 

In line with Honda’s global vision to achieve zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050, the all-new Honda Amaze incorporates Honda’s global safety standards, offering 28+ advanced active and passive safety features. 

The First in Segment application of Honda SENSING – Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technologies uses a high performance front wide-view camera with far reaching detection system to scan the road ahead recognizing road lines, road boundaries (such as curbs, etc.) and detect other objects (such as preceding motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians (etc.) in both day and nighttime.  This system alerts the driver to minimize the risk of accidents and, in some cases, intervene to avoid or lessen the severity of a collision. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) and Auto High-Beam (AHB) are the signature features of Honda SENSING.

Highlights from the Full range of Active and Passive Safety features and technologies in all-new Amaze:

Standard across all Grades
  • Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACETM) Body Structure with 45% High Tensile Steel usage
  • 6 Airbags (Dual Front i-SRS, Front Seats i-Side & Side Curtain)
  • 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts and Seatbelt Reminder for all 5 seats
  • Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Electronic Stability & Traction Control
  • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  • Antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist (BA)
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • ISOFIX compatible Rear Side Seats with Lower Anchorage & Top Tether
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Head Restraints for all 5 seats
  • Pedestrian injury mitigation technology

And many more

Important Safety features

  • Honda SENSING – Intelligent ADAS technology 
  • LaneWatch Camera (First in Segment) 
  • Multi-angle Rear Camera with Guidelines 
  • Headlight Integration with Wipers 

And many more

 

  • GRADE AND COLOUR  

The all-new 3rd Generation Amaze is available in 3 feature packed trim levels – V, VX and ZX with Manual Transmission and CVT. The exterior colour lineup consists of 6 colours – Obsidian Blue Pearl (New), Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Lunar Silver Metallic. 

  • OUTCLASS ACCESSORIES 

All-New Honda Amaze comes with an exhaustive line up of Accessories. Customers will be able to purchase high value accessories like Rhythmic Ambient Light (7 colours), Ventilated Seat Top Cover with Massager in Beige and Black options, Front Parking Sensor, Trunk Spoiler with LED, DVR & TPMS linked to H-Connect, Dual Charger A & C Type etc at all our dealerships. Additionally, to give customization choice to customers, 2 Exciting Packages have been introduced: Signature Package – providing a premium exterior appearance with Chrome Garnishes and Utility Package – To provide enhanced protection. In total, Amaze will have 38+ accessory items on offer.

  • OUTCLASS ASSURANCE

The all-new Honda Amaze will offer complete peace of mind with 3 years of unlimited kilometres warranty as standard benefit to the customers. The customers can also opt for Best in Industry Extended warranty up to 7 years for Unlimited Kilometres, Anytime warranty up to 10 years and Road Side Assistance from the date of the car purchase.

Introductory Price in INR (Ex-Showroom Delhi):

All-New 3rd Generation 

Honda Amaze

V VX ZX
MT 799,900 909,900 969,900
CVT 919,900 999,900 1,089,900