Overview
It is a car that was highly
speculated for its characteristics and positioning, even months before
its launch. Honda Amaze, the car that has been the talk of the town for
its mileage figures, received warm welcome when it finally made its way
on Indian roads. Due respect to technological achievement of Honda,
Amaze comes out with stunning mileage figures of 25.8 kmpl for diesel
engine. This factor is something that Indians love the most in a car.
Having said that, it should also be noted that the automaker has not
failed to maintain reputation when it comes to comfort and finishing of
Honda Amaze. The sub-4 metre sedan is truly an exciting product for
developing markets like that of India.
Honda Amaze comes out in six levels of trim and in six colour
tones. The colour options for this car are Majestic Blue Metallic, Urban
Titanium Metallic, Taffeta White, Carnelian Red Pearl, Crystal Black
Pearl and Alabaster Silver Metallic.
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Powertrain & Performance
Honda has scored high in powertrain and
performance by developing a highly fuel efficient engine which also
possesses good accelerating characteristics. Honda claims that they have
done this by reducing friction and developing better cooling systems of
engine. While all these factors hold good for the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel
engine, the company has also included a 1.2L petrol engine in the
options list for Amaze. The 1.5L diesel engine delivers maximum power of
98 bhp @ 3600 rpm and torque of 200 Nm @ 1750 rpm. The diesel car takes
very less time to accelerate and reach mid and high range speeds. The
1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine has maximum power rating of 86 bhp @ 6000 rpm
while maximum torque rating for the same engine stands up to 109 Nm @
4500 rpm.
Honda Amaze is available in
both manual and automatic transmission system options. Automatic system
is available only for the petrol variant. The sedan has short wheelbase
length and good handling characteristics which couple and keep the
turning radius figures down to 4.5 m and 4.7 m. McPherson Struts and
Torsion Beam come as suspensions for this compact sedan.
Build & Styling
Honda Amaze borrows few design aspects
from the hatchback, Brio and uses it at the front. The large eye-like
headlamps of the sedan is similar to those of the Brio. The dual stripe
chrome coated front grille and neatly chiseled bumper are two
distinguishable factors from the hatchback. All these aspects combine to
make Honda Amaze look young, energetic and charming. The side body
carries two character lines, one starts from front bumper and ends at
second door and the other alphas from second door and runs around the
trunk lid. These bold lines do not meet each other and give a truly
unique look to the car (which may not be liked by some people). The rear
of Amaze looks more attractive when compared to its front. The design
of large tail lamps and chrome strip sitting on the finely shaped boot
lid make the small sedan look premium from rear.
Space
within the cabin is something that will impress a person the most when
he steps into the Honda Amaze. The comfort levels offered by seats are
comparable to Honda City. The design of dashboard is similar to that in
the Brio which is plain and not very impressive. There is abundant boot
space, legroom and headroom at rear. Honda has used some fine quality
upholstery to fabricate the interior of this small sedan. Air
conditioning and power windows are some impressive comfort features in
this car. The company has come out with an interesting heat absorbing
glass for windscreen. This glass makes sure that the interior is cooler
when the car is driven out on a sunny day.
The
Japanese auto giant has made sure to include some important safety
features in this sedan. Anti-lock Braking System with EBD, airbags and
engine immobiliser take care of the car and passengers. The skeleton of
Honda Amaze is structured under Advanced Compatibility Engineering or
ACE which allows the force of a crash to deviate away from passengers so
that they do not get injured.
Sources: http://www.motortrend.in/
Sources: http://www.motortrend.in/
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