Honda Cars India ltd (HCIl) launched its new series of family sedan Honda Amaze here on Thursday. The design of the new car has been developed at the Honda R&D Asia Pacific Company ltd in Bangkok. The company claimed that the design is based on extensive survey of the driving patterns and trends in India.
Speaking to the media persons during the launch, ACIl Area Manager Deepak Tyagi said Honda Amaze is a major product that has been launched strategically by the company keeping in view the specific needs of average Indian. The diesel model of Amaze, which is equipped with compact I-D Tech engine, is an engineering marvel.
“The company believes that apart from satisfying customer expectations we would also set new standards of design, packaging, cabin comfort and engine efficiency for the Indian car industry,” he added. Informing about the technical details of the engine used in the new car, Tyagi informed that the new car has 1.5l 4 cylinder DOHCIl-DTIC diesel engine, which makes it the most fuel efficient diesel car of the country with a mileage of 25.8 kmpl.
“The engine of this car has been designed in such a way to give maximum power and fuel efficiency. Besides, this is also the lightest engine in its class. The engine is based on ‘Earth Dreams Technology’ developed by Honda to give smooth driving experience with maximum fuel efficiency,” he added.
The new car is available in 10 different models of diesel and petrol and in variant of six colors. In Bhopal, 80 cars have been so far booked and delivery will commence in few days.