2nd-gen Honda Amaze production begins

Honda had showcased the second-generation Amaze at the 2018 Auto Expo. The carmaker has now commenced the production of the new Amaze at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. The car is set to be launched on May 16, 2018.

The new Amaze is based on an all-new platform. It features completely new exteriors with a chrome grille in the front flanked by wraparound headlights with integrated L-shaped LED DRLs. The front bumper is also new and houses circular fog lamps. The rear end has also been redesigned and now features a new boot lid and tail lamp clusters. On the inside, the new Amaze gets a new dashboard with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the centre and a 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel.

The second-gen Honda Amaze will be offered in 4 variants - E, S, V and VX. Customers will get a choice of two engines - a 1.2-litre, petrol with 89 BHP and 110 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel with 99 BHP and 200 Nm of torque. Both engines will be available with either a 5-speed manual or CVT. The diesel CVT variant gets the same 1.5-litre engine that is tuned to produce 79 BHP and 160 Nm of torque.

Honda will be announcing the pricing later this month. However, according to Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President and Director, Honda Cars India Ltd., the new Amaze will be offered at an introductory price to the first 20,000 customers.