This is the previous-generation Amaze kept alive at a sharper price, and that makes it one of the quieter bargains in the sedan aisle: ₹6.98-7.8 lakh buys Honda's 1.2 i-VTEC — 90 PS, 110 Nm, the strongest petrol output in its immediate price band — with the option of a genuine CVT rather than an AMT. Its two-variant range is simple, and at ₹6.98 lakh it starts ₹53,000 below the current Amaze's ₹7.51 lakh entry while giving away little in fundamentals.
This is the previous-generation Amaze kept alive at a sharper price, and that makes it one of the quieter bargains in the sedan aisle: ₹6.98-7.8 lakh buys Honda's 1.2 i-VTEC — 90 PS, 110 Nm, the strongest petrol output in its immediate price band — with the option of a genuine CVT rather than an AMT. Its two-variant range is simple, and at ₹6.98 lakh it starts ₹53,000 below the current Amaze's ₹7.51 lakh entry while giving away little in fundamentals.
The buyer it suits is the refinement-first household: someone who wants a smooth petrol engine, a proper automatic for city traffic, and a 420-litre boot — larger than the Dzire's class norm — without stretching the budget. The compromises are equally clear. It is petrol-only, so there is no CNG answer for high-km commuters; the claimed 18.6 kmpl sits 4% below the sedan segment's median; and the equipment list is functional (rear parking sensors, keyless entry, rear armrest, four speakers) rather than flashy, with halogen headlamps where rivals now fit LEDs.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹6.98 Lakh |
| S CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹7.8 Lakh |
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1199 cc · 90 PS @ 6000 rpm · 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm · 5-Speed MT / CVT AT · ARAI 18.6 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1695 mm · Height: 1501 mm · Wheelbase: 2470 mm · Ground clearance: 170 mm · Boot space: 420 litres · Fuel tank: 35 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Engine Immobilizer, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Global NCAP Safety Rating: 2 Star, Global NCAP Child Safety Rating: 0 Star.
Annual/10,000 km on Honda's standard schedule (indicative)
The i-VTEC's reliability record keeps unscheduled costs rare; CVT fluid changes per schedule are the one item never to skip (indicative)
At 18.6 kmpl claimed, petrol running works out near ₹5.3-5.8 per km — against roughly ₹2.5 for CNG sedan rivals (indicative)
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Amaze 2nd Gen vs Hyundai Prime SD: ₹6.96 lakh CNG-only fleet sedan — the commercial counterpart, not a private-buyer rival See the Hyundai Prime SD.
Amaze 2nd Gen vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire: From ₹6.26 lakh with 33.73 km/kg claimed CNG — the running-cost and resale heavyweight See the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.
Amaze 2nd Gen vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tour S: ₹6.24 lakh fleet spec claiming 34.3 km/kg — proof of how far this class tilts toward CNG economics See the Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tour S.
Amaze 2nd Gen vs Hyundai Aura: From ₹6 lakh with a 22 km/kg CNG option — cheaper entry and a fresher cabin than this Amaze See the Hyundai Aura.
Buy this car for the CVT — that is the recommendation. The manual variant is fine, but the second-gen Amaze's standout value is delivering Honda's refined 90 PS engine with a proper automatic below ₹8 lakh, where rivals offer jerkier AMTs. If your monthly running is under about 1,200 km and mostly urban, the fuel-economy gap to CNG rivals costs less than the refinement is worth. Above that mileage, the maths turns against it and a Dzire CNG is the rational pick.
Honda retails it as the value entry: ₹6.98-7.8 lakh across two variants, ₹53,000 under the current Amaze's ₹7.51 lakh start, with the same core 1.2 i-VTEC formula.
A 1,199cc i-VTEC petrol with 90 PS and 110 Nm, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic.
The claimed figure is 18.6 kmpl. That is 4% below the segment median, and with no CNG option, high-mileage users should budget accordingly.
At 420 litres it is among the largest in the compact sedan class, and since there is no CNG variant, you always get the full volume.
For city-heavy driving, emphatically — a smooth CVT under ₹8 lakh is this car's rarest asset. For mostly highway use, the manual serves fine and saves money.
Run-out generations typically carry negotiable margins. Ask for current offers in writing and check the build month of the specific car offered.