The New Maruti Suzuki Dzire was launched on November 11, 2024, at the starting price of INR 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Soon after almost a month, the all-new Honda Amaze was launched on December 4, 2024, at the starting price of INR 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Dzire is a subcompact sedan, whereas the Amaze is a compact sedan. However, both being in the same sedan segment, let’s see how different and better both are from one another. Let’s pit them together in this Maruti Suzuki Dzire Vs. Honda Amaze shootout.
New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Vs. Honda Amaze: Engine
The all new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has 1.2-liter NA petrol engine that generates 82 horsepower and a marginally higher torque of 112 Nm. It gives you the option of an AMT or a 5-speed manual.
On the other hand, the all new Amaze comes with a 1.2-liter NA petrol engine which produces 90 horsepower and 110 Nm of peak torque. It can be mated to a CVT, or a five-speed manual transmission.
Features
Dzire has been offered with multiple high tech features. It comes with a 360-degree camera, a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro Plus infotainment system that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Front and rear power windows, remote keyless entry, LED projector headlamps, diamond-cut alloy wheels, cruise control, and a segment-first sunroof are among are also provided.
Meanwhile, the Amaze has comes with a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and connected automotive technology. It also has a engine start/stop push-button, rear AC vents, LED projector headlamps, fog lamps, wireless charging, auto climate control and a rear armrest.
Safety features
The new dzire safety features comprises six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, brake assist, three-point seat belts for every seat, and ISOFIX child mounts. With all these features this new Dzire has also receive the 5-star certification from Global NCAP
However, the amaze provides ADAS suite, traction control, hill start assistance, a lane watch camera, six airbags as standard, and ESC. Additionally, this makes the Amaze India’s most reasonably priced ADAS-equipped vehicle. In order to guarantee the model’s strong safety requirements, the brand also disclosed that numerous internal crash tests were carried out.
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