Honda Cars India has finally launched the 2021 Amaze facelift today. The upgraded sub-compact sedan now costs between Rs 6.32 lakh and Rs 11.15 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with a host of cosmetical changes as well as new features. But before we talk about these changes, first have a look at its new price list: –
New Honda Amaze Prices – Petrol Variants
2021 Honda Amaze Petrol | Pre-facelift Price (Old Price) | Facelifted Price (New Price) | Difference |
E (Manual) | Rs 6.32 lakh | Rs 6.32 lakh | – |
S (Manual / CVT) | Rs 7.10 lakh / Rs 8 lakh | Rs 7.16 lakh / Rs 8.06 lakh | +Rs 6,000 |
V (Manual / CVT) | Rs 7.70 lakh / Rs 8.60 lakh | Discontinued | – |
VX (Manual / CVT) | Rs 8.18 lakh / Rs 9.01 lakh | Rs 8.22 lakh / 9.05 lakh | +Rs 4,000 |
Diesel Variants: –
2021 Honda Amaze Diesel | Pre-facelift Price | Facelifted Price | Difference |
E (Manual) | Rs 8.67 lakh | Rs 8.67 lakh | – |
S (Manual / CVT) | Rs 9.20 lakh / Rs 10 lakh | Rs 9.26 lakh (manual) | +Rs 6,000 |
V (Manual / CVT) | Rs 9.80 lakh / Rs 10.60 lakh | Discontinued | – |
VX (Manual / CVT) | Rs 10.21 lakh / Rs 11.11 lakh | Rs 10.25 lakh / Rs 11.15 lakh | +Rs 4 lakh |
As evident from the above table, Honda has offered the facelifted Amaze in three trims – E, S, and VX. The previously offered V and S Diesel-CVT variants have been discontinued now. Also, the new Amaze is about Rs 6,000 more expensive than the earlier, which seems quite insignificant. However, it is worth noting that Honda had increased the prices of the pre-facelift Amaze by up to Rs 1.12 lakh earlier this month. That means the new Honda Amaze is up to Rs 1.16 lakh more expensive against the prices in July month.
2021 Honda Amaze Facelift – What's New?
Exterior
For beginners, the chrome bar grille of the new facelifted Honda Amaze is now sleeker than before and gets two additional horizontal chrome strips at the bottom. The sedan also receives a slightly revised front bumper design with fog lamp housing topped up with chrome. Also on offer is the new automatic LED projector headlamps with integrated LED Daytime Running Lamps and LED fog lamps (reserved for the VX variant).
The side profile of the sedan remains largely unchanged, except for the chrome-finished door handles and 15-inch diamond-cut dual-tone alloy wheels that it has borrowed from the fourth-generation City. At the rear, the 2021 Amaze gets more contemporary C-shaped LED tail-lights along with new chrome trimmings and reflectors on the bumper. Besides, the facelifted sedan also gets a new Meteoroid Grey exterior shade, along with the existing Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red, Lunar Silver, and Golden Brown color options.
Interior and Features
The cabin of the updated Honda Amaze remains mostly identical to the previous model, save for a new gear knob and silver accents on the dashboard, steering wheel, door trims, and gear lever. It also gets new map lamps in the front row.
In terms of features, the new Amaze continues to be equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an analogue instrument cluster with a multi-info display, automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start/stop function, cruise control, paddle shifters (CVT only), steering mounted controls, height-adjustable driver's seat, fabric upholstery, rear armrest, etc. The passenger's safety kit comprises dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, rear parking sensors, and a rear parking camera.
Powertrain
No changes have been made on the mechanical front. The facelifted Honda Amaze retains the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options as the previous model. Here's a look at their detailed specifications: –
| Specs | Amaze Petrol | Amaze Diesel |
| Engine Displacement | 1.2-litre (1199cc) | 1.5-litre (1498cc) |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 90PS @ 6,000rpm | 100PS @ 3600rpm (MT) 80PS @ 3600rpm (CVT) |
| Max Torque | 110Nm @ 4,800rpm | 200Nm @ 1750rpm (MT) 160Nm @ 1750rpm (CVT) |
| Gearbox Options | 5-speed manual and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | 5-speed manual and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| Claimed Mileage | 18.6 km/l (MT), 18.3 km/l (CVT) | 24.7 km/l( MT), 21.0 km/l (CVT) |
Competitors
The updated Honda Amaze resumes its rivalry with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Tata Tigor, Hyundai Aura, and Ford Aspire.
Author's Take
The changes in Honda Amaze are largely confined to the cosmetic front. It would have been better if the company had offered features like front armrests, rear AC vents and connected car technology.
