- Honda will introduce the third generation of the Amaze on December 4.
- The small sedan previews its exterior and interior design in official sketches.
- It features sleeker styling and more tech compared to its predecessor.
Small sedans might be a dying species in North America and Europe, but in India, they’re still thriving. At the same time that Maruti Suzuki introduced the new Dzire, Honda published teasers of the rival Amaze, announcing its launch for December 4.
The Honda Amaze is primed to return with more upmarket styling and a touch of added sophistication in its third generation. Sketches always show the ideal version of a vehicle, with stretched proportions and exaggerated features. Still, it is evident that the new model will look more appealing compared to the its predecessor.
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The front end is characterized by a hexagon grille and elongated LED headlights, inspired by larger Honda models. These are joined by sportier intakes bumper intakes, and sharper surfacing on the hood. The tail is also inspired by the Honda City stablemate, with aggressive taillights featuring smoked clusters.
The interior looks like a miniature version of the Civic, with horizontal A/C vents and a free-standing infotainment display. The latter is likely a 10.25-inch touchscreen sourced from the Honda Elevate SUV, as with the climate controls and the steering wheel.
We expect Honda to upgrade the safety credentials of its smallest sedan, adding plenty of standard airbags and a few ADAS.
Despite the important styling updates, the new Honda Amaze is expected to ride on the same underpinnings. The current generation debuted in 2018, based on a platform derived from the larger Honda City, which is also shared with the Honda Elevate.
Powertrain options will likely comprise a carry-over 1.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 89 hp (66 kW / 90 PS), mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. There are also reports about a CNG version, which is already an option in rival offerings.
The Honda Amaze will rival the all-new Suzuki Dzire, the Hyundai Aura, and the Tata Tigor, all of which are based on urban hatchbacks.
