Honda Amaze to Get Price Hike From April 1 in India

Honda Cars India will reportedly raise the prices of the Amaze in the country. Beginning on April 1, 2023, the compact sedan is expected to see a price increase of up to Rs 12,000 as a result of growing production costs and the upcoming implementation of BS6 Phase 2 rules. Depending on the version, the price increase varies. Last month, the carmaker reported dispensing 6,086 units, compared to the 7,187 units in February 2022 in the domestic market, representing a 15% decline. In a recent development, the company introduced the 2023 Honda City, which meets all emission regulations and has undergone modest cosmetic and functional changes, with a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The City petrol now boasts ADAS, which includes lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and autonomous emergency braking on higher-spec models. Up until recently, the City Hybrid was the sole vehicle with ADAS. Coming to the Amaze, let's know more in detail about it.

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Honda Amaze: Mechanical Specifications

The carmaker will upgrade the Amaze's 1.2-litre petrol engine to comply with BS6 Phase 2 or RDE standards. The engine produces 89bhp and 110Nm and is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission and a CVT unit. Reportedly, the Honda WR-V, Jazz, and City 4th-gen will be dropped from the manufacturer's lineup to meet BS6 Phase 2 standards. As a result, the firm will only have two vehicles in its India range: the Amaze and the City. According to reports, the carmaker discontinued the Amaze's diesel models in January of this year. 

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Honda Mid-size SUV: India Launch Soon

Honda unveiled the first teaser for this mid-size SUV a few months ago in the Indian market. The SUV was captured testing in a camouflaged avatar on Indian roads several times. Right now, there is no official confirmation by the brand, but market reports reveal that the compact SUV will launch in our market in mid-2023. In terms of the price, the highly anticipated mid-size SUV will probably range between Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh in India. Both prices are ex-showroom. After the launch, the SUV will go against the vehicles like the Kia Seltos, the Hyundai Creta, and more. Currently, we have no exact information on the SUV but closer to the launch, new details are expected to emerge in the market.