Honda Amaze

The Honda Amaze (also known as Honda Brio Amaze for the first generation) is a 4-door subcompact sedan produced by Honda since 2013. Slotted below the City sedan, it is the smallest Honda sedan model as of 2022, with all generations measured less than 4 m (157.5 in) in length.[1] It is mainly marketed in India, where sub-4-metre cars are given a lower excise duty compared to longer vehicles.

Honda Amaze
Honda Amaze (DF5, India)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda Brio Amaze (2013–2018)
Production2013–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

For the first generation, it was offered as the sedan counterpart to the Brio hatchback and shared most of its design and architecture with it, while the second-generation model is built on the separate platform from the Brio.

First generation (DF1/2; 2013)
First generation (DF1/2)
Honda Brio Amaze (pre-facelift, South Africa)
Overview
Also calledHonda Brio Amaze[1]
Production
  • 2013–2018 (India)
  • 2013–2020 (Thailand)
Assembly
DesignerAkihiko Ohhashi and Keisuke Asai[3]
Body and chassis
PlatformHonda Global Small Car[4]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) (1.2 L petrol)
  • 73.5 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) (1.3 L petrol)
  • 59–73.5 kW (79–99 hp; 80–100 PS) (1.5 L diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,405 mm (94.7 in)[5]
Length3,990 mm (157.1 in)
Width1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Kerb weight1,060 kg (2,337 lb)

India
Brio Amaze (pre-facelift, South Africa)

The first-generation Amaze debuted in India in April 2013 and developed at Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand. Manufactured at Honda's facilities in Greater Noida and Rajasthan, it was claimed to have a localisation level of more than 90%.[6] It was also the first Indian Honda model to offer a diesel engine option. Petrol models were also available.

The 1.5-litre N15A1 four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine was first made specifically for the Amaze, which was later used in the Mobilio and the BR-V. Receiving the "i-DTEC" moniker, it was derived from the 1.6-litre N16A1 unit used earlier in the European market Civic. This India-specific derivative was developed around excise/taxation rules which offer lower taxes for cars of sub-4-metre cars with engine displacement of less than 1.5-litre. The turbocharger used in the diesel engine was designed and built by Honeywell.[7][8] The engine was claimed to be the lightest in its class.[9]

The Indian market Amaze was initially offered in E, EX, S and VX grade levels. In January 2014, the SX grade was added and positioned between the S and VX grades.[10] In conjunction of the first anniversary of the Amaze in India, the Anniversary Edition was launched in April 2014.[11]

The facelift occurred in 2016, which consisted of updated grille, dashboard design, taillights, and the use of continuously variable transmission (CVT) for petrol model, replacing the 5-speed torque converter automatic unit.[12] The engine choices remain unchanged.

The Privilege Edition was launched in July 2017,[13] followed later by the Pride Edition in January 2018.[14]

Thailand

Sold as the Brio Amaze in Thailand, the grade levels offered were S and V. Both grades were powered by the 1.2-litre L12B3 i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine, which initially mated with either a 5-speed manual or a torque converter automatic transmission. The facelifted model was launched in May 2016, which dropped the manual transmission option and changed the torque converter automatic unit to a CVT.[15]

Nepal

The Nepalese market Amaze was launched in June 2013. Three grade levels were available: E, EX and S, all powered by the 1.2-litre L12B3 engine and initially only offered with a manual transmission option.[16] The facelifted model was launched in June 2016 which added the CVT option.[17]

Philippines

Similar to Thailand, the car was sold as the Brio Amaze in the Philippines, which was launched at the Philippine International Motor Show in September 2014. CBU-imported from Thailand, the Philippine market Brio Amaze was powered by the 1.3-litre L13Z1 i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine mated with either a manual or a torque converter automatic transmission.[18]

Second generation (DF5/6; 2018)
Second generation (DF5/6)
Amaze S (DF5; pre-facelift, India)
Overview
Production2018–present
AssemblyIndia: Greater Noida; Tapukara, Rajasthan (Honda Cars India)
Body and chassis
RelatedHonda BR-V (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L L12B4 i-VTEC I4 (DF5)
  • Diesel:
  • 1.5 L N15A1 i-DTEC turbo I4 (DF6)
Power output
  • 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) (1.2 L petrol)
  • 59–73.5 kW (79–99 hp; 80–100 PS) (1.5 L diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Kerb weight905–1,040 kg (1,995–2,293 lb)
Amaze S (DF5; pre-facelift, India)

The second-generation Amaze was unveiled at the February 2018 Auto Expo in India,[19] which Honda claimed to be built on a standalone platform. The diesel engine option is available with a CVT as opposed to the previous torque converter automatic unit. Initial grade levels offered were E, S, V and VX.

The facelifted model was launched on 18 August 2021, which dropped the V grade.[20]

Powertrain
Type Engine Transmission Power Torque
Petrol 1.2 L L12B4 i-VTEC I4 5-speed manual 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 6,000 rpm 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm
CVT
Diesel 1.5 L N15A1 i-DTEC turbo-diesel I4 5-speed manual 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 3,600 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm
CVT 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 3,600 rpm 160 N⋅m (118 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm

Safety
2019 Honda Amaze sedan
(2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores[21]
Adult protection stars
Adult occupant score 14.08/17.00
Child protection stars
Child occupant score 8.16/49.00
Cabin Integrity Stable

Recall

In July 2018, Honda Cars India recalled 7,290 units of the Amaze in regards to a potential issue with the electric power steering. Affected units were manufactured from 17 April to 24 May 2018.[22][23]

Sales
Year Thailand India[24]
2014 4,297[25] 65,505
2015 2,153[26] 63,831
2016 883[27] 35,388
2017 969[28] 28,314
2018 785 67,653
2019 67,715
2020 12[29] 37,484
2021 – 39,697[30]

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