Expert Review on Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
- Expert Rating
7.8/10
- Safety7.5Comfort7.25Styling8.25Merit / USP8.25Significance8.5Value for Money8
Honda Amaze: car&bike Expert Take
We recently spent a few days navigating the chaotic streets of Bengaluru and the open highways beyond the city limits with the third-generation Honda Amaze. The sub-four-metre sedan (subcompact) segment is fiercely competitive right now. Rivals are actively chasing buyers with features such as electric sunroofs and surround-view cameras. Honda decided to take a completely different route. They doubled down on structural integrity and advanced driver assistance systems.
After putting the car through its paces, we found a vehicle that heavily prioritises passenger protection over visual flair. It caters specifically to the Indian family buyer who values a safe and comfortable commute above all else.

You cannot judge a car purely by looking at a specification sheet. Our expert reviewer Girish Karkera brings XX years of automotive testing experience and hundreds of thousands of kilometres of driving on Indian roads to provide a real world perspective. He notes that the new Amaze represents a strategic shift where safety takes absolute precedence over lifestyle features.
The testing included several real-world conditions that Indian buyers deal with every day:
• Dense stop-and-go Bengaluru traffic
• Rough single-lane stretches and broken road surfaces
• Highway drives beyond the city limits
We drove the sedan through heavy stop-and-go traffic and rough single-lane stretches to see how the suspension handles everyday abuse. You truly understand a vehicle when you drive it where it matters most. We evaluated how the four-cylinder engine behaves when you are stuck in a bottleneck and how the cabin isolates you from the noise outside.

Pros
- Best-in-class rear seat comfort
- Smooth, refined petrol engine
- ADAS safety advantage
- Practical everyday usability
- Strong Honda reliability
Cons
- No diesel engine option
- No sunroof available
- Interior lacks a premium feel
- CVT feels slightly noisy
- Missing rear USB charging
Verdict
Spend time behind the wheel, and you quickly understand what the Honda Amaze is trying to be. It doesn’t chase attention or try to look flashy at every traffic light. Instead, it focuses on being practical, reliable, and easy to live with in everyday Indian conditions. As Girish Karkera points out, it’s a sensible runabout built for regular users — and that’s exactly where its strength lies. You get a smooth four-cylinder engine, genuinely comfortable rear seats, and strong safety credentials, including ADAS. It may not excite enthusiasts, but for families who value comfort, safety, and peace of mind, the Amaze simply works.
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Honda Amaze 2nd Gen Price List (Variant Wise)
Honda Amaze 2nd Gen Ex-Showroom price ranges from ₹ 6.98 to 7.8 Lakh. Honda offers Amaze 2nd Gen in 2 variants. The top variant of Amaze 2nd Gen is S CVT Petrol and the base variant is S MT Petrol.
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