New Honda Amaze to launch today, will rival Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Price expectation

The Amaze 2024 is all set to intensify rivalry in the sub-compact sedan segment when Honda Cars India launches the third-generation version of the model today (December 4). The rival to Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Tata Tigor and Hyundai Aura will be introduced with a host of changes in its new avatar including major design upgrades, and feature additions among others. This is the first time in almost six years that the Amaze will get a major update. It is currently one of the best-selling models from Honda in India offered at a starting price of ₹7.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

While the Honda Amaze 2024 has not been revealed yet, multiple spy shots have given a clear picture as to what the new model will pack. In terms of exterior design, the 2024 Amaze will carry forward elements from the Honda Elevate as well as the Honda City.

Honda Amaze 2024: Exterior design changes

Upfront, the new Amaze gets a more upright stance, similar to what has been seen with the Elevate, with a bigger grille along with headlights that are similar to the ones found in the Elevate. The bonnet however seems to remain mostly the same with its muscular character lines.

At the side, the story remains similar, with a near identical side profile, however with new 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. Meanwhile, at the rear, the biggest difference as compared to the current generation Amaze is the new set of headlights, which are inspired by the ones found in Honda City. However, the 2024 Amaze will get different lighting elements for the taillights.

Honda Amaze 2024: Interior updates

The previous spy shots have also revealed the interior of the Honda Amaze 2024. While the cabin continues to feature a black and beige theme, the Amaze 2024 gets a similar dashboard layout as the Elevate with it being divided into two by a vertical divider in between which also houses the AC vents. Controls for climate control are also similar to the ones seen in the Elevate.

Honda Amaze 2024: Features expected

In terms of features, the Amaze 2024 gets the same 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system as seen with the Honda Elevate V and VX variants. Additionally, the Amaze 2024 will get ADAS features, making it the first sub-compact sedan to get such features. Just like the other models in the Honda Cars India lineup, the Amaze will also get a camera-based system, however, 360 degrees is a miss out on the Amaze. Other notable changes to the cabin include a rear AC vent, however, the Amaze 2024 does not get an electric sunroof.

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2024 Honda Amaze: Engine, transmission

Under the hood, the new Honda Amaze is expected to retain the same 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine. It can generate 89 bhp of power and 110 Nm of peak torque. The engine is likely to be offered with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. With Honda discontinuing diesel engines in India, the new Amaze will solely offer the petrol engine option.

2024 Honda Amaze: Expected price

Given the upgrades that the 2024 Amaze will get, it is expected that the sub compact sedan will get pricier as compared to the current generation model. The current Amaze is priced between ₹7.19 lakh and ₹9.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The third generation Honda Amaze is expected to get a starting price of ₹8 lakh, ex-showroom, and is expected to be available in four trim levels, SV, V, VX and ZX.

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