2018 Honda Amaze review, road test

With an increase in size and premium appeal, the new Amaze is a very competent compact sedan.

Published on Sep 13, 2018 06:00:00 AM

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Big improvement in terms of build, quality and fit-finish of the interiors over the first-gen Amaze.
In terms of comfort and space, this has the nicest backseat in its class.

By Autocar India News Desk

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Tech Specs
PricePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 7.68 lakhRs 8.10 lakhRs 8.78 lakhRs 9.10 lakh
Warranty3 years/unlimited km3 years/unlimited km3 years/unlimited km3 years/unlimited km
EnginePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrolDieselDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type4 cyl, naturally aspirated4 cyl, naturally aspirated4 cyl, turbo-diesel4 cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1199cc1199cc1498cc1498cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)73.0/71.6mm73.0/71.6mm76.0/82.5mm76.0/82.5mm
Compression Ratio10.1:110.1:116.0:116.0:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, SOHC4 valves per cyl, SOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)90hp at 6000rpm90hp at 6000rpm100hp at 3600rpm80hp at 3600rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)110Nm at 4800rpm110Nm at 4800rpm200Nm at 1750rpm160Nm at 1750rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)97.40hp per tonne95.23hp per tonne97.75hp per tonne76.99hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)119.04Nm per tonne116.40Nm per tonne`195.50Nm per tonne153.99Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)75.06hp per litre75.06hp per litre66.75hp per litre53.40hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualCVTManualCVT
No of Gears5-5-
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.308/7.282-3.643/8.564-
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.750/13.76-1.885/16.55-
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.171/20.57-1.179/26.46-
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.854/28.20-0.870/35.86-
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.727/33.13-0.706/44.19-
Final Drive Ratio4.625:1-3.571:1-
BrakingPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)26.43m, 2.59s26.43m, 2.59s26.43m, 2.59s26.43m, 2.59s
EfficiencyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
City (kpl)10.94kpl10.96kpl17.87kpl14.80kpl
Highway (kpl)15.69kpl15.67kpl21.47kpl18.90kpl
Tank size (lts)35 litres35 litres35 litres35 litres
AccelerationPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.60s0.72s0.73s0.59s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.26s1.76s1.67s1.28s
0 - 30 kph (sec)2.09s2.96s2.32s2.01s
0 - 40 kph (sec)3.05s4.24s3.21s2.89s
0 - 50 kph (sec)4.04s5.45s4.19s3.82s
0 - 60 kph (sec)5.60s6.76s5.07s4.94s
0 - 70 kph (sec)7.13s8.12s6.50s6.26s
0 - 80 kph (sec)8.71s9.72s7.95s7.80s
0 - 90 kph (sec)10.67s11.61s9.38s9.58s
0 - 100 kph (sec)13.29s13.85s10.92s11.75s
0 - 110 kph (sec)16.01s16.50s14.57s14.31s
0 - 120 kph (sec)18.93s19.75s16.80s17.24s
0 - 130 kph (sec)22.16s23.91s19.23s20.90s
0 - 140 kph (sec)28.13s29.48s23.29s25.37s
1/4 mile (sec)19.08s19.99s18.49s18.45s
20-80kph (sec)15.01s9.42s11.07s6.12s
40-100kph (sec)25.26s11.64s13.20s9.06s
Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
1st (kph @rpm)48kph at 6700rpm-37kph at 4300rpm-
2nd (kph @rpm)91kph at 6700rpm-71kph at 4300rpm-
3rd (kph @rpm)137kph at 6700rpm-110kph at 4200rpm-
4th (kph @rpm)145kph at 5200rpm-142kph at 4000rpm-
5th (kph @rpm)146kph at 4400rpm-142kph at 3300rpm-
Noise LevelPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Idle (dB)38.1dB39.5dB47.1dB46.7dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)53.5dB52.3dB54.5dB52.6dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)72.5dB65.7dB72.2dB71.1dB
50 kph AC off (dB)61.6dB62.6dB63.2dB65.4dB
80 kph AC off (dB)64.8dB65.2dB65.7dB67.2dB
BodyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
ConstructionFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoque
Weight (kg)924kg945kg1023kg1039kg
Front Tyre175/65 R15175/65 R15175/65 R15175/65 R15
Rear Tyre175/65 R15175/65 R15175/65 R15175/65 R15
Spare Tyre175/65 R14175/65 R14175/65 R14175/65 R14
SuspensionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
SteeringPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectricElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)9.4m9.4m9.8m9.8m
BrakesPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontDiscsDiscsDiscsDiscs
RearDrumsDrumsDrumsDrums
DimensionsPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Length3995mm3995mm3995mm3995mm
Width (mm)1695mm1695mm1695mm1695mm
Height1501mm1501mm1501mm1501mm
Wheel base2470mm2470mm2470mm2470mm
Front Track (mm)1493mm1493mm1493mm1493mm
Rear Track (mm)1488mm1488mm1488mm1488mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1300mm1300mm1300mm1300mm
Ground Clearance (mm)170mm170mm170mm170mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)420 litres420 litres420 litres420 litres

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