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Honda

Amaze

The third-generation Honda Amaze pairs a bold 3-box design with a refined 1.2 i-VTEC engine, a smooth CVT, and standard 6 airbags. Top trims add advanced safety tech (ADAS) to the compact sedan class.

BNCAP ★★★★★ adult · 5★ child
Honda Amaze

₹7.51L–₹10.00L

Ex-showroom

~₹8.54L–₹11.27L

On-road (est.) ~ preview

90 PS

Power (top)

~13.4 km/l

Real-world FE ~ preview

3 petrol

Variants

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Consensus Summary

What owners say

Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.

Smooth CVT

The automatic version is widely praised as the smoothest and most stress-free commuter sedan under ₹10 Lakh.

Safety features

Standard 6 airbags and 5-star BNCAP capability give owners huge peace of mind.

Highway performance

Excellent in town, but the NA i-VTEC lacks mid-range punch; it needs to be revved high to overtake on highways.

No CNG or Turbo options

Unlike Maruti and Tata rivals, Honda does not offer factory-fitted CNG or a punchy turbo engine, limiting its choice for performance seekers or high-mileage running.

Raw Voices

Owner Review Database

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3.4

Average rating

49

Total reviews

POS 43%NEG 22%
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Showing 5 of 49 matching reviews

BHPian_VoltChargeTeam-BHP
★★★★★• 2 days ago
petrolMT
▲ 39

Loving my Honda Amaze petrol. The engine is exceptionally refined and quiet at idle, sometimes I have to check the tachometer to see if it is running. The ride is soft and comfortable.

u/mileage_kingTeam-BHP
★★★☆☆• 10 months ago
petrolMT
▲ 20

The engine refinement is top-notch and features are great, but the 3-cylinder thrum at lower RPMs is slightly noticeable. Mileage is highly sensitive to throttle inputs (9 to 15 km/l).

u/electric_soulMouthShut
★★★★★• 2 weeks ago
petrolCVT
▲ 6

The petrol turbo engine has got genuine punch. The CVT transmission shifts are lightning-quick and smooth. Extremely fun to drive on open highway stretches.

BHPian_ApexApexTeam-BHP
★★★☆☆• 1.5 years ago
petrolMT
▲ 20

Good ride comfort at low speeds, but it feels floaty above 100 km/h. Feature list is huge, but some tech like wireless charger heats up the phone without charging it quickly.

u/cabin_silenceReddit
★★★★★• 5 months ago
petrolCVT
▲ 42

Excellent driving dynamics. Handling is sharp, steering is light in the city but weighs up nicely on the highway. High-speed stability is reassuring and gives lots of confidence.

Paraphrased reviews and raw online comments collected from public automotive forums.

Is the upgrade worth it?

Pick two trims. We score every gained feature by real-world impact per lakh — deterministic, no AI opinions.

Tap any variant to compare it against the base. Tap the base to reset.

Comparing: V 1.2 MT → VX 1.2 CVT

+₹1.28L

Excellent valueScore: 10.9

Gained Features:

Lost Features:

Interactive Dimensions

Scale & Road Footprint

Amaze blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the compact sedan class.

WHEELBASE 2470mmH: 1508mmLENGTH 3995mmWIDTH 1695mm

Wheelbase (2,470 mm)

On the Amaze, the wheelbase is 40 mm shorter than the segment median. Rear space is typical for cars in this segment. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.

Automobile Literacy

Jargon-Free Safety & Tech

What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM

Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.

HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.

6 SRS Airbags (Standard)

Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.

All-Wheel Disc Brakes

Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.

Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps

Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.

Explain This Like I'm Buying It

Every feature translated — what it is, when you'll use it, whether it's worth paying for.

Top trim features (ZX 1.2 CVT (ADAS))

Safety

Comfort

Tech

Convenience

Performance

3-layer breakdown

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2
For your driving— Useful for your city & km
3
Worth paying for?— Practical vs experience score

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On-road price

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Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹9,95,000
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹89,550
First-year insurance₹31,840
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹11.27L ~ preview

What will it really cost?

Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.

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