Honda's Amaze and Toyota'S Etios comes into the picture when you think of the entry level sedan segment but which is the best among them ?? ! Here's a detailed review and comparo of the two of them !!
Starting with the latest from the Honda stable
Starting with the latest from the Honda stable
Honda AMAZE .
With the Honda Amaze , Honda launched its first ever diesel engine in India the 1.5 I-DTEC , This car is nothing but a sedan version of the Honda's Brio but with superb practicality and a spacious cabin this car has been a hit , selling around 10,000 units per month.
Honda's Amaze comes with 2 engine options : 1.2 litre petrol engine (I-VTEC) and the 1.5 diesel engine ( I-DTEC) The honda amaze is available in around 6 variants the most value for money being the S variant ofcourse as it gets almost all the features which the the top-end VX has got but however in the current traffic scenario getting a car with airbags and Abs is a must hence if the budget permits its best to go for VX
Now talking about the interiors, The Amaze retaining the same dashboard as the Brio which is simple and easy to use , and ofcourse there's the Honda's Qaulity of materials however some important features which are missing is a CD-player (you get a USB/AUX UNIT ), No climate control but electrically folding mirrors is a segment first.
The cabin is very spacious and the knee room is also good being a sedan version of small hatch.
Amaze is Value for money and reliable choice and will make your hearts amazed !!! :)
Toyota Etios
The Toyota Etios is the first ever budget car from Toyota, I would say the first car from Toyota to be priced under 10L ,
The etios has 2 engine variants the 1.5petrol and 1.4 diesel
The Etios however lacks the appeal and the evident cost cutting by Toyota has made this car rather a flop in the segment ,
The Car even though having a practical spacious cabin , inside it lacks a premium feel and cheap bits all around , the centre mounted instrument cluster is not everyone's taste and and the overall design of the car is all plain jane and dated , the rear of the car is really a heartbreaker. Dont know what the designers at Toyota were thinking while designing it.
Etios being a VFM has failed to impress and ofcourse you dont buy a car just because Toyota is known for its reliability !!
The Verdict
The Honda's Amaze is clear winner and is the car to buy in the segment.
Other car worth considering is Fiat Linea classic ( budget model of Linea)
Good analysis.
ReplyDeleteOnly issue is does 1.2 L Petrol engine of amaze is not under powered especially for Highway drive compared to 1.5 L petrol engine performance of Etios?
And how both the cars are priced?
Nope the amaze doesnt feel underpowered as compared to etios as the amaze's 1.2 l petrol produces 87bhp and the etios's 1.5 l petrol produces 89bhp power wont be much of a diffrence between their power.
ReplyDeletethe prices for the amaze petrol start at 4.99lacks and going upto 6.60 lacks for top end petrol (VX) And the prices for etios petrol start at 5.45lacks and going upto 7.08 lacks for top end petrol !
Ok boss.
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