The third generation Honda Amaze
launched in late 2024 and
continues to be one of India’s
most compelling compact sedans
in 2026. It is the only car
under ₹10 lakh in India with
Level 2 ADAS making it a
genuinely unique proposition
in a competitive segment.
Here is our complete review.
Why The New Amaze Is Special
The third generation Amaze
represents Honda’s most
significant overhaul of this
model since its inception.
The company added Level 2
ADAS as a segment first
standardised 6 airbags across
all variants achieved 5 stars
in Bharat NCAP and redesigned
the entire car with City
inspired styling. The result
is a compact sedan that punches
significantly above its price
in safety and technology.
Design
The new Amaze draws unmistakable
design inspiration from the
Honda City. The bold wide
chequered flag grille flanked
by bi projector full LED
headlamps gives it a face
that looks genuinely premium.
The sharp shoulder lines along
the side profile add visual
mass making it look wider
and more substantial than
previous generations.
The connected LED tail lamps
look thoroughly modern and
the clean rear end with minimal
chrome gives it an understated
sophisticated look that ages
well.
Engine and Performance
The Amaze is powered by Honda’s
proven 1.2 litre 4 cylinder
i VTEC petrol engine producing
90bhp and 110Nm. While not
the most powerful in its
segment the 4 cylinder engine
is significantly more refined
and smooth than the 3 cylinder
units used in most rivals
including the Maruti Dzire.
The 5 speed manual delivers
18.65 kmpl claimed efficiency
while the CVT automatic delivers
19.46 kmpl — one of the best
automatic fuel efficiency
figures in the compact sedan
segment. The CVT is one of
the smoothest in this class
making city driving genuinely
relaxed and stress free.
The Headline Feature — Level 2 ADAS
Honda Sensing Level 2 ADAS
on the top ZX variant makes
the Amaze unique in India
under ₹10 lakh. Features include
adaptive cruise control lane
keep assist automatic emergency
braking and collision mitigation
braking system. This technology
was previously only available
in cars costing ₹15 lakh and
above — finding it in an
Amaze at ₹10 lakh is
extraordinary.
Interior and Features
The dual tone cabin feels
genuinely premium with an
8 inch floating touchscreen
with wireless Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay on VX and
ZX variants. Automatic climate
control rear AC vents wireless
charger and Honda Connect
connected car technology
make it well equipped for
its price.
The 416 litre boot is the
largest in the compact sedan
segment — approximately 18
percent above the class average.
For families who travel frequently
this extra boot space makes
a genuine practical difference.
Safety
6 airbags standard across
all variants is outstanding
for a car starting at ₹7.48
lakh. The Amaze achieved 5
stars in Bharat NCAP for
adult occupant protection —
a significant achievement
for a car in this price range.
Vehicle stability assist ABS
EBD TPMS and 28 plus active
and passive safety features
complete an impressive safety
package.
Honda Amaze vs Rivals
Against the Maruti Dzire the
Amaze wins on ADAS technology
boot space engine refinement
and safety ratings. The Dzire
wins on fuel efficiency service
network and resale value.
Against the Hyundai Aura
the Amaze wins on refinement
build quality and ADAS while
the Aura wins on features
and touchscreen size.
Price
The Honda Amaze starts at
₹7.48 lakh for the base V
manual going up to ₹10.00
lakh for the fully loaded
ZX CVT. The ZX CVT at
₹10 lakh with Level 2 ADAS
6 airbags and the smooth
CVT automatic is the most
complete compact sedan
package under ₹10 lakh in
India.
Who Should Buy The Honda Amaze
The Amaze is perfect for
buyers wanting Honda’s
legendary reliability in a
compact sedan safety focused
families who want 6 airbags
and ADAS at an affordable
price buyers wanting the
smoothest automatic in the
compact sedan segment and
those who need maximum boot
space for family trips.
Verdict
The third generation Honda
Amaze is the most technically
advanced compact sedan under
₹10 lakh in India. Its Level
2 ADAS 5 star safety rating
6 airbags across all variants
and segment largest boot space
make it unique in its price
range. If safety and Honda
reliability are your priorities
the Amaze is the smartest
compact sedan purchase under
₹10 lakh in India in 2026.
