Honda Amaze
Honda’s compact sedan, now in its third generation, with a 90 PS 1.2 petrol, a 416-litre boot and a choice of manual or CVT. It suits a small family that wants a proper three-box car with a smooth automatic, and it is the cheapest way to get Honda Sensing ADAS in India, at just under ₹10 lakh for the ZX CVT.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Mileage
- 18.65–19.46 km/l
- 6 airbags and stability control on every variant
- 416-litre boot in a sub-4-metre sedan
- CVT automatic, not an AMT, from the base V
- ADAS with adaptive cruise on the ZX
- Only three trims, so the choice is simple
- VX₹8.65 lakh
VX adds climate control, rear AC vents, the wireless charger, alloys and the LaneWatch camera for ₹1 lakh over V. That is where the Amaze feels finished. Take the manual at ₹8.65 lakh or the CVT at ₹9.40 lakh.
- ZX₹9.39 lakh
If you already want the CVT, ZX CVT at ₹9.99 lakh adds Honda Sensing ADAS for about ₹60,000 over VX CVT. Adaptive cruise and lane keeping are genuinely useful on highways.
- Maruti Suzuki Dzire₹6.31 – 9.54 lakh
- Tata Aeris₹5.30 – 9.75 lakh
- Hyundai Aura₹6.00 – 8.67 lakh
Honda Amaze specifications
- Mileage (ARAI)18.65–19.46 km/l
- TransmissionManual, CVT
- Body typeSedan
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine1199 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 1.2 petrol |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Manual, CVT |
| Power | 90 PS |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.65–19.46 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1733 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm |
| Boot space | 416 litres |
| Fuel tank | 35 litres |
Honda Amaze variants: price and features
- Base variantAmaze
V
₹7.65 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- LED projector headlamps
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- LED projector headlamps
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking sensors
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VX
₹8.65 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.00 lakh more than V for- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless phone charger
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- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless phone charger
- LaneWatch camera
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Push-button start
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V
₹8.70 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.05 lakh more than VX for- CVT automatic
- Paddle shifters
- 6 airbags
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- CVT automatic
- Paddle shifters
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Amaze
ZX
₹9.39 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.69 lakh more than V for- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- Auto high beam
- Diamond-cut alloy wheels
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VX
₹9.40 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.01 lakh more than ZX for- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless phone charger
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- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless phone charger
- LaneWatch camera
- Remote engine start
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Top variantAmaze
ZX
₹10.00 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.59 lakh more than VX for- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- Auto high beam
- Diamond-cut alloy wheels
Our verdict on the Amaze
The Amaze is a sensible, slightly old-fashioned buy, and we mean that kindly. The 1.2 petrol is smooth rather than quick, the CVT is far nicer in traffic than the AMTs most rivals use, and the 416-litre boot is generous. Six airbags come as standard. Against that, there is no turbo, no diesel and no factory CNG, and the cabin is not as feature-rich as a Dzire or Aura at similar money. The step from V to VX is the one to take. ZX is worth it mainly for ADAS on the CVT. If running cost is your main concern, a factory-CNG Dzire or Aura will cost less to run.
Good things
- CVT automatic from the base trim, smoother than the AMTs in most rivals
- Six airbags, stability control and rear sensors are standard
- ADAS with adaptive cruise for under ₹10 lakh on the ZX CVT
- 416-litre boot is among the largest in the segment
Could be better
- 90 PS and 110 Nm are adequate but feel stretched with a full load
- No factory CNG or diesel, only a dealer-fitted CNG retrofit
- Base V uses 14-inch steel wheels and manual AC
- Costs more than a Dzire or Aura trim for trim
Honda Amaze colours and photos
- Platinum White Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Meteoroid Grey Metallic
- Golden Brown Metallic
- Obsidian Blue Pearl
- Radiant Red Metallic
- Crystal Black Pearl
Honda Amaze: a calm sedan with a proper automatic
The third-generation Amaze keeps the old car’s recipe: a sub-four-metre sedan with a big boot and a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol. Honda rates it at 90 PS and 110 Nm, and pairs it with a five-speed manual or a CVT. Claimed economy is 18.65 km/l for the manual and 19.46 km/l for the CVT. There is no diesel and no factory CNG.
There are three trims, V, VX and ZX, each with a manual or CVT. Prices run from ₹7.65 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom. Every version gets six airbags, stability control, LED projector headlamps and an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, so even the base car is not bare. The CVT adds ₹60,500 to ₹1.05 lakh depending on trim.
The Amaze’s unusual selling point is Honda Sensing on the ZX: adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, collision mitigation braking and auto high beam, in a car that costs less than ₹10 lakh. Few cars at this price offer adaptive cruise at all. It is the main reason to stretch to the ZX, and it works best with the CVT, where adaptive cruise can manage the speed in highway traffic for you.
Which variant should you buy?
VX. For ₹1 lakh over V it adds automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a wireless charger, push-button start, alloy wheels and the LaneWatch camera, which shows the left blind spot on the screen. V is fine if the budget is fixed, but it feels like a base car inside. ZX adds ADAS and cosmetic touches for about ₹60,000-74,000 more.
Manual or CVT?
The CVT costs ₹1.05 lakh more on V, ₹75,000 on VX and ₹60,500 on ZX. It is a proper continuously variable automatic, smooth in traffic, and it claims slightly better economy than the manual. If you drive mostly in the city, we would pay for it.
How does it compare with the Maruti Dzire?
The Dzire is cheaper, offers factory CNG and has a sunroof on top trims, but its automatic is an AMT. The Amaze has a bigger boot, a smoother CVT and ADAS on the ZX. Pick the Dzire for running cost, the Amaze for the automatic and highway safety aids.
Is it worth the price?
At VX it is fairly priced for what you get. The ZX CVT at ₹9.99 lakh is good value if you will use adaptive cruise. The base V manual is harder to justify over a better-equipped Dzire or Aura at similar money.
Amaze vs rivals
| Spec | Honda Amaze₹7.65 – 10.00 lakh | Maruti Suzuki Dzire₹6.31 – 9.54 lakh | Tata Aeris₹5.30 – 9.75 lakh | Hyundai Aura₹6.00 – 8.67 lakh | Tata Tigor EV₹12.49 – 13.75 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG | Petrol, CNG | Petrol, CNG | Electric |
| Engines | 1.2 petrol | 1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG | 1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG | 1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG | Electric |
| Power | 90 PS | 82.93 PS | 86 PS | 83 PS (69 PS on CNG) | 75 PS |
| Gearbox | Manual, CVT | Manual, Automatic | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT | Single-speed |
| Mileage | 18.65–19.46 km/l | 25.15–26.13 km/l | 19.2 km/l | 17 km/l (petrol) | 315 km claimed |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 416 litres | 382 litres | 419 litres | 402 litres | 316 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Amaze vs Dzire | Amaze vs Aeris | Amaze vs Aura | Amaze vs Tigor EV |
Honda Amaze mileage
- 1199 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 18.65 km/l
- Variants
- 3
- 1199 cc, PetrolCVT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 19.46 km/l
- Variants
- 3
Honda Amaze on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹8.60 – 11.19 lakh
- Mumbai₹8.92 – 11.61 lakh
- Bengaluru₹9.25 – 12.05 lakh
- Chennai₹9.06 – 11.79 lakh
- Kolkata₹8.83 – 11.49 lakh
- Bhopal₹8.68 – 11.29 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Amaze EMI
₹12,860 a month
On ₹7.65 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.53 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹1.59 lakh.
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Honda Amaze FAQ
What is the price of the Honda Amaze in India?
The Honda Amaze costs ₹7.65 to 10.00 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Honda Amaze come with?
The Honda Amaze is sold with petrol power (1.2 petrol).
What is the mileage of the Honda Amaze?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Honda Amaze is 18.65–19.46 km/l.
How many people can the Honda Amaze seat?
The Honda Amaze is a 5-seater sedan.
What is the length of the Honda Amaze?
The Honda Amaze is 3995 mm long, 1733 mm wide and 1500 mm tall, with a 2470 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Honda Amaze have?
The Honda Amaze has 416 litres of boot space.
Does the Honda Amaze come with an automatic gearbox?
The Honda Amaze is offered with manual, cvt gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Honda Amaze?
The Honda Amaze has 172 mm of ground clearance.
Which Honda Amaze variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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