New Honda Amaze 2018 Launch Date, Price In India, Images, Specifications And Video: All You Need To Know

The new Honda Amaze 2018 is based on an all-new platform which is lighter and safer in comparison to the older one. It made its first public appearance at the 2018 Auto Expo. Will get a host of new features including Honda’s 7-inch Digipad touchscreen infotainment system.

The all-new Honda Amaze, in its 2018 iteration made its first public debut at the 2018 Delhi Auto Expo. The updated version of this compact sedan looks very appealing and feels a lot more modern in comparison to the current spec model. Honda has confirmed that it will launch the new Amaze in India during the current fiscal of 2018-19. The next-generation version of this compact sedan is based on an all-new platform. Honda says that this new platform is lighter, stiffer and at the same time safer than the current spec version. The 2018 Honda Amaze comes with a significant update in terms of its features. Not only this, but the sedan is also quite safer than before. That said, Honda is likely to retain the engines from the current spec version.

New Honda Amaze 2018 Launch

At the 2018 Auto Expo, Honda officials confirmed that the new Amaze will make its debut in India during the 2018-19 fiscal. According to recent media reports, we believe that it will be launched sometime during the first half of 2018. Ideally, during the month of May.

Launch Date

First Half 2018 (May-June)

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Price

Since the next-generation Amaze is a big improvement over the current generation model, expect the prices to increase slightly. Currently, the prices for the Honda Amaze fall in the range of INR 5.5 lakh to INR 8.5 lakh. Nevertheless, the cost of this compact sedan will be quite competitive.

Expected Price

INR 5.5 Lakh to INR 8.5 Lakh

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Engine Specifications

As mentioned before, the new Amaze is going to get the same engines as the current spec version. Consequently, the petrol derivative of the vehicle will get a 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine. This motor is capable of producing 87 BHP of power along with 109 Nm of peak torque. While the diesel derivative is going to get the 1.5-litre i-DTEC motor capable of producing 99 BHP along with 200 Nm of peak torque. The next-gen Amaze is going to get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard across the range. Honda is likely to introduce an automatic gearbox in the car’s line-up as well. This will help it stand as a tougher contender against the competition.

Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1.2-litre i-VTEC	1.5-litre i-DTEC
Power	87 BHP	99 BHP
Torque	109 Nm	200 Nm
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Mileage

Honda’s engines are known for their good fuel-efficiency characteristics. The petrol derivative of the new Amaze is likely to give a fuel efficiency figure of 22 km/l. While the diesel engine will probably promise a mileage figure of close to 28 km/l.

Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1.2-litre i-VTEC	1.5-litre i-DTEC
Mileage	~22 km/l	~28 km/l

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Dimensions

The next-generation model of this compact sedan will measure 3900 mm in length. The width will stand at 1680 mm while the height at 1505 mm. The car will have a wheelbase of 2405 mm. While the boot space is going to stand at around 400 L.

Length	3900 mm
Width	1680 mm
Height	1505 mm
Wheelbase	2405 mm
Boot Space	400 L

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Exteriors

The 2018 Honda Amaze is a completely new vehicle in comparison to its previous generation model. It gets a very bold and a lot more aggressive stance. The front profile resembles quite a lot with the current generation City. The car comes with large headlamps and a thick chrome accent on the grille which gives it a dominating look. Towards the side, the compact sedan has a very stout look. Yet, as with other Honda cars, it looks very appealing and somewhat sporty. Towards the rear, the new Amaze gets an equally striking personality. However, the angular design of the tail-lamps might not appeal to everyone. Nevertheless, the car looks very modern and crisp from this side.

New Honda Amaze 2018 Interiors

The cabin of the new Honda Amaze is a breath of fresh air. This time around, it comes with the dual-tone colour scheme of black and beige. Unlike other Honda cars, the dashboard layout appears to be on the premium side and not sporty. The steering wheel is nice and chunky. While the dashboard also comes with piano black accents which increase the cabin’s overall premium feel. The material quality seems to be on the better side, as with all Honda cars. Overall, you can feel that the new Amaze is in line with Honda’s current plan to once again establish itself as the manufacturer of premium cars in India.

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New Honda Amaze 2018 Features

The next-generation Honda Amaze comes with a bag full of onboard features and creature comforts. These include LED daytime running lights, automatic climate control, rear air-con vents, rear central armrest, tilt and telescopically adjustable steering wheel to name a few.

LED Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Climate Control
New Digipad Infotainment System
New Alloy Wheels
Electrically Adjustable ORVMS
Day and Night IRVM
Rear Air-con Vents

New Honda Amaze 2018 Safety Features

In-line with new government regulations, the new Honda Amaze is going to come with dual-airbags and ABS with EBD as standard across the range. Also, the car is going to come with ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard. Range-Topping models will also get Electronic Stability Programme and Traction Control System.

New Honda Amaze 2018 Competition

The Honda Amaze is a compact sedan. Hence it will compete with others cars that fall in this segment. The likes of which include the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Tigor and the Ford Aspire.