The Honda Amaze has been thoroughly revamped with the latest facelift and is now a more premium and better equipped option in India’s highly competitive sub-four metre sedan segment.
This third-generation iteration, which made its domestic debut in December 2024, is easily the biggest ever update the Amaze has received till date- one that aligns it with Honda ‘TMs global design philosophy and introduces class-leading features that set a new benchmark in its class.
Design Evolution: Refined Sophistication
The 2025 Honda Amaze wears a grown-up, premium look borrowed from its big brother, the Honda City. Completely redesigned, the front end features a larger, more aggressive grille and available LED SlimLine headlights that give the vehicle a more commanding presence on the road.
These cosmetic tweaks endow the Amaze with more presence on the road, even though it still has sub-4-meter dimensions to meet tax guidelines in India.
The profile retains the balanced look of a genuine sedan but sports new sets of alloys and more pronounced character lines to complement its stance.
At the back, wrap-around tail lights linked by a chrome strip add to the car’s apparent width, working well with the overarching design theme of understated elegance.
The inside materials has been improved considerably better quality plastics and more stylist design cues throughout the cabin.
The impression in the cabin is that of a car that operates further up the weight/Costco scale, especially in perceived quality and design execution.
Cabin Comfort -Technologically Astute
On entering, what you are greeted with is an all new dashboard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment that now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The digital-analog hybrid instrument cluster delivers vital information with high definition clarity and a contemporary touch to the driver’s point of view.
The climate control is now with slightly simpler interface while rear passengers now gets its own dedicated AC vents thanks to an India-friendly approach.
Higher trims even receive a wireless charging pad natively, understanding the ever-rising age — or even at just not-here-now-hold-a-second-let-me-just-get-into-the-hang-of-dealing-with-battery-life in the car.
Seating comfort has been improved with revised cushioning guaranteed to reduce fatigue and better support, although one or two reviewers have said taller rear passengers may need a touch more headroom.
Despite its smallish exterior the cabin is also space efficient and there is plenty of room in the back for legs. Goodies such as seat back pockets, a rear center armrest and bottle holders in all doors are all happy practical touches.
One of the Amaze’s highlight strong suits is its enormous 416-liter boot, the largest in class in fact, allowing several suitcases and real-world usefulness for thing moving family. That’s very good cargo for a relatively small vehicle.
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At the heart of the 2025 Amaze remains the tested 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol mill stabbing out 88bhp and 110Nm.
Though these aren’t class leading figures, the i-VTEC still feels refined and offers linear power delivery that means a relaxed drive, be it in city traffic or on the highway.
Transmissions are of a 5-speed manual or automatic CVT type for those wishing a more relaxed driving style. The CVT version brings down the ARAI rating by a bit at 19.46 km/l from the manual’s 18.65 km/l, but in the real world, city driving provides between 10-11 km/l.
Overall driving dynamics are in line with what Honda is known for in terms of well-engineered handling, while the ride quality feels planted as a mix between comfort and firmness.
The steering is well weighted and gives decent feedback, and it’s easy to guide around crowded city streets yet stable on the highway.
Revolutionary Safety: ADAS Introduction
Arguably the most important development in the 2025 Amaze is the addition of Honda Sensing, Honda’s name for its package of ADAS.
And with the Line Watch and Road Departure warning system, the Amaze is the only car in its class to provide Level 2 ADAS functions, thus redefining the level of safety available in this segment at this price.
The ADAS option offers collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation and adaptive cruise control – the kind of kit you expect in a car which costs a lot more.
This safety package uses a front-facing camera system that is constantly scanning road conditions to help prevent drivers from encountering potential dangers.
In addition to these high-end functions, the all-new Amaze also now offers six airbags in all versions as standard, satisfying the rise of consumer’s demand for complete protection.
Other safety systems are electronic stability control, ABS with electronic brake distribution and hill start assist in higher grades.
Steel safety The vehicle’s structural strength has been bolstered with liberal use of high-strength steel in various areas in the frame, but it’s worth mentioning that the previous-gen model was rated quite poorly by the 2-star Global NCAP rating.
It’s safe to say that with these safety upgrades, Honda is probably targeting a better crash test result with this new model.
Variant Structure and Pricing
The 2025 Honda Amaze comes in three key trims – V, VX and ZX and each of them are available in both manual and CVT options.
The base variants which is the V variant starts at approximately ₹8.00 lakh for the base variant (ex-showroom) and gets the basics such as air conditioning, power windows and basic safety equipment.
The mid trim VX showing with abundant comfort and convenience features – touchscreen infotainment system, auto AC, rear AC vents etc, is the most balanced choice for those value seeking buyers who aren’t smitten with all modern amenities except bill.
At the top of the range, the ZX (priced up to ₹10.90 lakh for the CVT) adds the full Honda Sensing ADAS suite and premium features like a wireless phone charger, a leather-wrapped wheel and more convenience features.
The top model gets technology that’s seldom seen in this class – which makes the Amaze a technology leader.
Parallel to 2024, Honda’s pricing wasn’t, as price launches were announced in December 2024, only to raise the bar up some ₹30,000 higher across the lineup earlier this year to reflect the rejigged positioning this refreshed model will occupy.
Competitive Positioning
The 2025 Amaze will battle against the category leader Maruti Suzuki Dzire and will also rival the Hyundai Aura and the Tata Tigor.
Competition is heating up in just this segment, but rather than go the value route, Honda has tried to take the more premium road with the Amaze, prioritising sophistication, equipment and safety over value alone.
The Dzire is at a lower price point as an entry and the Aura has great features for the price, but the Amaze has superior construction, driving experience, and smartphone connectivity to offer, and now class-leading ADAS technology.
This niche is designed appeal to those buyers who values those qualities and are they are generally willing to pay a small premium to attain them.
The sedan-like looks and separate trunk storage will also appeal to customers looking at premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Baleno or Hyundai i20, but don’t want the limitations that come with it.
It also doubles up as a cheaper alternative to bigger sedans such as the Honda City for those looking for sedan-like virtues without burning a hole in the pocket.
Ownership Experience
HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY – Honda Amaze comes with a standard 3 years/ unlimited km warranty, to add to your peace of mind. I0017 Honda’s service interval is 10,000 km, and its well-earned reputation for light upkeep adds value to ownership.
It also is easy on the pocket in terms of running costs, with fuel economy that while not best-in-class is pretty competitive.
Opting not to offer a diesel or CNG option does make the decision on which one to own easier, but for some, the Amaze has no chance of the fuel efficiency of some rival diesels and CNG models either.
Resale value has traditionally been a strong suit for Honda’s products in India, which could pacify the somewhat (minutely) higher upfront cost as compared to some rivals.
That, along with the brand’s solid track record for construction and longevity increase the overall value proposition for longterm ownership.
Honda Amaze New Facelift : It’s an Elegant Evolution
A cocktail of design cues from the flagship Accord and the City remain on the fruits of Honda sub-compact sedan as the 2025 Honda Amaze facelift hits a stride.
With its stunning advanced design, the new Amaze makes a place of its own in the highly competitive sub-4 meter sedan category.
At the same time, the third-generation model finds buyers through emotional appeal in the form of a fresh design and new technologies, while retaining the traditional Amaze strengths of spacious interiors, peaceable ride quality and robust engineering.
The arrival of these ADAS functions at an affordable price like this is quite remarkable and might shake up offerings from competitors for years to come.
If it’s on the smaller end of the sedan segment, it’s only because the Amaze itself is a sub-compact and if it wants to feel tall, it does, thanks to a 33mm increase in ground clearance compared to the outgoing car’s – in fact, at 170mm, it’s taller than either the Mazda3 or Audi A3.
Buyers looking for a stella sedan experience that doesn’t feel as low-buck as a budget car can offer will find lots to love about the updated Amaze.
Its refined balance of style, substance and technology also means that it occupies a unique space in the segment, reaffirming Honda’s commitment to vehicles that are as thoughtfully designed as they are practical to own.