Honda Amaze: There is probably no more tightly fought category in developing automotive markets than compact sedans, where car-makers try to muster just the right amount of practicality, economy and aspiration within the straight-jacket of cost and dimensions.
In this competitive context, the Amaze has made a well-deserved space for itself with its well thought-out design, well engineered refinement and a brand name which has leaped across its affordable pricing.
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Honda Amaze: Evolution of Design Mature sophistication
Even compared with its outgoing model, the current car features a far more matured and substantial design language, with a sense of sophistication that underlines its positioning at the younger and aspiring premium side of the compact sedan space.
At the front is a Honda’s classic chrome wing grille with slim halogen headlamps for standard trims and LED projector for higher grades.
This assertive face delivers instantaneous brand recognition N the front view s semblance of width N the vehicle, increasing the first impression the sedan makes.
Profiles suggest a car made for world markets, too, as opposed to models contrived to fit within sub-four-metre tax regulations; the Pearl’s wheelbase appears quite long and its boot section is neatly integrated, which is a lot more than many rivals get.
Surface relief character lines running along the body sides are attractive and, more importantly, control visual mass nicely. The back is styling with wrap-around LED tail lights tied in by a chrome strip giving off a sense of width and presence.
And on the outside, there’s an undeniable light touch with decoration and ornament that makes for a sustainable design that will be likely to age well, a consideration for an economy in which value-driven buyers often hang onto their purchases for many years.
Interior Feel, Quality And General Ambiance: Quality Buried Under A Truckful Of Gently Used Barrels Of Funk With an interior that’s positively rich, the Colorado ZR2’s been accessorized in clean-burning Cow Rugs, with a few jugs of moonshine added for smoky flavor, and also a ripe armload of oaky funky twang, to a price.
What never ceases to impress is the Amaze’s interior, showing that compact coordinates with ergonomics, room more than one would expect and also, a feeling of quality even if not to the Brio’s level.
There’s also been a dashboard make-over with driver-focused layout and thoughful control positioning to put the more used functions first.
The three-spoke steering wheel with controls offers crisp feedback to further enhance the driving experience, and the instrument cluster combines analog instruments with digital readouts to make it easy to keep an eye on essential vehicle information.
Surfaces found where you sit including standard cloth and premium-grade leatherette (on premium trim levels) were also developed for durability, comfort and ease of maintenance to keep you fresh on longer drives.
The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system offers smartphone connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, meaning it delivers on the needs of the digital age.
Perhaps even more remarkable is its space efficiency within tiny external dimensions. The rear seats offer real adult-size space, too, with enough leg- and headroom to prevent the claustrophobic feel of many competitors.
The spatial magnanimity continues in the trunk, with 420 litres more than most cars a size category above, for everyday necessities or the occasional long trip.
Refinement Engineering: The Honda Way
Honda Amaze- The Amaze’s largest differentiator comes through the refinement it offers when compared to hat else is on offer from Honda. The 1.2-liter i-VTEC petrol engine produces around 90 horsepower, with the refined and responsive feel that Honda engines are known for.
Unlike some rivals, who use economy as the driving train of thought in calibrating the engine, this sits on the top of the branch and delivers a rewarding, consistent performance right to the top end, meaning you’ve always go plenty in reserve when it comes time to make that decisive rob or pass.
For markets where diesel is still relevant, the 1.5-liter i-DTEC is quite torquey too with claimed fuel efficiency of over 25 kilometers per liter under optimal test conditions.
Either powerplant is available with a precise five-speed manual transmission or Honda’s innovative continuously variable transmission (CVT) that provides an efficient operation devoid of the annoying soundtrack typical of CVTs.
The suspension makes use of MacPherson struts in the front and a rear torsion beam setup that is calibrated to strike a balance between ride comfort and handling security.
That calibration also provides composed behavior over all sorts of road surfaces and a fast-reacting body control during changes of direction, which not only gives the i20N a stable, deliberate feel but also makes it feel like a small car with big-car integrity.
Safety Prioritization
The Amaze is also a testament of Honda’s will to bring safety to higher price points in India. Features on the base model include front dual-stage airbags with a passenger sensing system, Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, and impact and pit-mitigating vehicle architecture engineered to help protect occupants in crashes.
Top variants get extra kit such as rear park sensors, multi-view reverse camera and electronic stability control.
These safety features also mirror the increasing recognition by consumers of occupant protection—a factor that becomes increasingly important in markets where road condition and driving environment is a challenge.
Honda Amaze- Experience of Ownership: The Whole Package
Honda Amaze- And I would submit that, as a product standing in its own merit, the Amaze gets a tremendous halo effect of having Honda’s brand name attached to it.
Lower maintenance means your operating costs are lower, longer service intervals are easy on your bottom line, and strong residual values will protect the money you’ve spent over the vehicle’s life.
This integrated approach to ownership experience has an added value – especially in markets where cars typically are a significant household purchase — which goes much beyond the cost of acquisition.
From thoughtful design to robust engineering, everything in new Amaze is well-thought and well-engineered that aims to make it a more compelling proposition in this segment where a year-old model sometimes suffices for many buyers and yet keep it in reach of the aspirers who are looking for the first time sedan.
