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Saturday, 20 July 2013

HONDA AMAZE( RS 5 - 8 LAKHS ).

Power of Honda Amaze

Editor's Take : The 88bhp petrol and 98bhp diesel engines on the Amaze are powerful and one of the best in its segment, atleast on the manuscript.

Honda Amaze indeed is a powerful system in its class. Since the vehicle is offered in two broad categories based on fuel types, the petrol versions of Honda Amaze are equipped with a 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine which is capable of churning out 1198cc displacement while their siblings in the diesel category are powerful enough to offer a competitive 1498cc displacement with their four cylinder DOHC i-DTEC engine . Honda Amaze took the right decision in offering a rather powerful engine for the diesel variant because ultimately the power offered by both the engine types are ensured to be more or less competitive and at times the diesel engine even ends up performing better than the petrol version. The petrol engine brings out a power of 86.7bhp at 6000rpm while the same for the diesel variant is a stunning 98.6bhp at 3600rpm. The torque offered by the Honda Amaze is also competitive in both the engine variants. The diesel segment however is blessed with a rather powerful engine as it is capable of producing enough torque sufficiently more than the petrol segment. The diesel versions provide a huge 200Nm torque at 1750rpm while the petrol versions offer a 109Nm torque at 4500rpm.

Honda Amaze Colours

Colors available with all variants of Honda Amaze

Taffeta White
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Carnelian Red Pearl
Urban Titanium Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Majestic Blue Mattlic

Acceleration & Pick-Up

Editor's Take : The acceleration produced by the Amaze is decent and it is very drivable, unlike competition.

Honda Amaze is equipped with two engines which means the performance of the vehicle is divided into two categories. The speed offered by Honda Amaze is really promising considering the class in which it is offered. Honda Amaze comes with a diesel engine of 1.5 litre capacity which is dubbed as the i-DTEC engine. This engine is capable of allowing the vehicle to ride at a top speed of 175kmph. The pick up of the vehicle is also promising at 12.5 seconds time to reach 100kmph mark from standstill. Ruling out the myths about the petrol engines being a better performers than the diesel engines, surprisingly Honda offered Amaze with engines which work other way around. The 1.2-litre capacity i-VTEC engine in Honda Amaze petrol variants offers a top speed of 165kmph and the pick up of the vehicle is equally competitive at 100kmph from standstill time as a mere 13.3 seconds .

Honda Amaze Exteriors

Honda is always known for creating really beautiful vehicles at really economical prices. Focusing on the Indian automobile market, Honda adapted its exteriors and interiors to comfort the Indian automobile customers. The manufacturer also adapted itself to the Indian market by venturing into economical cars with luxury features. While most of the manufacturers focussed on creating either economical vehicles or just luxury vehicles, few players both domestic and international succeeded in offering a perfect blend of both of these in order to offer a strategical performance, luxury and elegance filled vehicle. Honda is one of those companies. Honda Amaze does look amazing. Suiting its name, the vehicle never ceases to amaze the customers at what it has to offer at the price it is being offered. Honda Amaze is based on the Brio platform and it is evident in the vehicle from a close inspection. The front fascia of Honda Amaze depicts an authoritative design which nonetheless remains appealing. The detailing on the front bonnet and front fender depict an aerodynamic appeal thought the Honda Amaze is not specifically a sports vehicle. The front fascia also depicts a large air intake grill under the headlamp cluster and the front grill. The air intake vents seem really futuristic with well designed and rendered strokes. The front grill offers an innovative appeal much was though reminiscent of the Honda Brio, it still has its unique features such as a dual chrome lining between the front grill. These two chrome lining are further embellished with the Honda logo. The air intake grills are large and extend to more or less the entire front bumper . The number plate is situated in the front bumper location. The front bonnet and has detailing which form a symmetric design which extends over the edges of the front grill and ends at the number plate on the front bumper.The prominent design makes the Honda Amaze highly visually appealing. The front headlamp cluster is situated at the front corners. The headlamps are prominent and are embossed in the design. The front bumper has a subtle design border over it which extends over the entire design extending through the side wheel arches. The side profile of the vehicle is remarkably well sculpted. The side profile has well rendered detailing on the doors which offer an aerodynamic design. The wheel arches in the side are a slightly straight line structure. The side wheel arches of Honda Amaze tried to avoid the usual bulky curvy designs which other vehicles in the same segment as the Honda Amaze are slightly inclined to. The side profile of Honda Amaze offers a simple rear boot extended slightly more rather than its contemporary vehicles in the segment like Maruti Swift Dzire which has a rather massive boot. The windows of the Honda Amaze in the side profile has a well structured design with a very pleasingly designed size and dimensions. The detailing on the doors are distributed as an abstract art with a rendering line extending from the wheel arch extending to the rear seat row door.

The other render starts from the bottom end of the front door in a two parts with one of them extending towards the rear wheel arch. The rear wheel arch of the vehicle is perfectly designed with a simple damp structure that does not specifically seem protruding or inward in anyway. Just the right amount of elements in the right spaces and in the right way. Honda Amaze has a beautiful rear fascia design. The tail lamps are well designed with the boot extending from the side profile edges to the boot door. The renderings in the rear fascia are also impressive. The rear design of the Honda Amaze is strikingly reminiscent of Honda City which can imply the Honda Amaze being an economic alternative to the highly successful Honda City. After the pricing was announced on 12th April, the prices are found to be aptly positioned to bebetween 4,99,000 rupees and 7,60,000 rupees which still ends up seeming an economic offering . The beauty of Honda Amaze is clearly evident in the smooth design of rear section that seamlessly extends through edges with efficiency. The chassis is offered a better protection with the under-body equipped with a lower bumper. The sturdy build is undoubtedly best suited for the Indian roads and this also allows the vehicle to go even in the roughest terrains of the Indian geographic such as the rural scene or even the hilly areas. These are the areas where most of the sedan class vehicles fail to prove their worth because of either inadequate ground clearance of due to lack of enough strength to pull off a ride on such roads. Honda Amaze scores amazingly in those areas too, thanks to the innovative and thoughtful designing. Honda really created Honda Amaze to create it rather than trying out to create a vehicle which ultimately became Honda amaze. This seems so because of the way the exterior design is made in the first place. It does not have a lot of clutter around the design and it is solely based on offering basic features and simple aesthetics without bulking the vehicle with all the detailing, renderings and excessive curves in the framework.

Exterior Measurement

The dimensions of Honda Amaze are kept accordingly so that they seem smaller than the high end sedans at the same times do not seem extremely compact hampering the vehicle’s aesthetics. The petrol and diesel variants so far are different only in terms of the engine specifications and the internal mechanics for manual and automatic but the whole exterior framework is more or less for both the categories. The overall length of any variant of Honda Amaze is 3990mm which is clearly millimetres away from the 4 meter vehicle class offering a compact design feature. The overall width of the vehicle is a sufficient 1680mm which implies a comfortable spacing inside the vehicle for the passengers so that the luxury features of a sedan class can be experienced in the Honda Amaze with ease. The overall height of the vehicle is an astonishing 1505mm. The wheelbase of the vehicle is distributed to be enough between the maximum length of the vehicle and the tight internal comforts of the passengers. The wheel base being measured at 2405mm is a perfect solution to offer spacious interiors without compromising with the exterior design statement . The ground clearance also remains same in both the petrol as well as diesel variants at 165mm. The 165mm ground clearance implies that the vehicle can be manoeuvred through the roughest terrains of the rural scene as well as the urban pot holes and speed bumpers.

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Honda Amaze Interior

Editor's Take : Despite being a sub 4-metre, the Amaze has loads of space on the inside and a massive boot of 400 litres. Even the quality of the plastics, the fit and finish are good on the Amaze.

The interiors of the Honda Amaze are offered in a dual toned design with black and beige colour which though do not seem to look appealing usually together, Honda Amaze sure stands as an exception probably due to the stylish design aesthetics involved in the design. The front dash is kept minimalist for the co driver and the audio system and air conditioning systems are placed strategically in the middle and offer enough control to the driver . The speakers are placed in places where the sound can penetrate with ease. The seating arrangement is suitable for five passengers where the rear seat can be rearranged to form an armrest and cup holder.

Interior Comfort

Honda Amaze is unbelievably for a compact sedan. Honda definitely did not let the compact name creep in the interior appeal. The vehicle is equipped with enough thigh support to allow passengers to have a comfortable ride. The Honda Amaze also has a really spacious and generous knee room arguably best in class and the head room which should be sufficient for any average passenger. The adjustable steering wheel can be tilted based on the drivers position helping in offering a comfortable ride .

Interior Measurement

The Honda Amaze though did not have a significant difference in its external measurements such as height, wheel base, length and width, the vehicle does have a difference in terms of the weight of the vehicle. It is because of the fact that the 1.5 litre diesel engine offered in the Honda Amaze is undoubtedly a very light weighted engine reducing any additional weight of the engine from that department. But the additional machinery sure does increase the weight. The kerb weight of the manual transmission models of the Honda Amaze in petrol category range as 950kgs for the Honda Amaze E, 955kgs for Honda Amaze EX, 965kgs for Honda Amaze S as well as Honda Amaze VX. The diesel variants of the same Honda Amaze S and VX are offered at 1075kgs . The Honda Amaze E diesel version weighs 1060kgs and the Honda Amaze EX diesel version offers 1065kgs. Honda Amaze is offered in automatic transmission for the petrol versions which are further divided as 1010kgs for the Honda Amaze S and 1005kgs for Honda Amaze VX. The seating capacity of both the categories is five passengers. The boot space however is really spacious at 400 litres. The fuel tank capacity is kept the same for both the petrol as well as the diesel variants at 35 litres.

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Honda Amaze Engine and Performance

Editor's Take : The engines and their performance are good on the Amaze, and there are no second thoughts to how good Honda engines have been.

Honda Amaze is offered with two engine specifications based on the fuel types. The transmission of the vehicle is also divided into two categories, manual and automatic, all of which ultimately create a ten variant range for the Honda Amaze and all of them perform equally well given the resources they are equipped with. Honda Amaze has a 1.2-litre capacity for the 4-cylinder, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine while the 4-cylinder, DOHC, i-DTEC engine is offered with a 1.5-litre capacity . The displacement of the engines is comparitively more in the diesel variants at 1498cc while the petrol variants measure at 1198cc. The power delivered by the engines is also adequate with petrol engine bringing out a power of 86.7bhp at 6000rpm and the same for the diesel variant is an impressive 98.6bhp at 3600rpm. The Honda Amaze is also capable of offering a promising torque with 109Nm at 4500rpm for the petrol variants and 200Nm at 1750rpm for the diesel variants.

Stereo & Accessories in Honda Amaze

Editor's Take : The Amaze gets integrated music system, electrically folding mirrors, USB connectivity as standard on its range topping VX version.

Honda Amaze comes with a power adjustable ORVM, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel for a concentrated and comfortable ride. The ECO lamp, USB and AUX-in , advance audio system are some of the interesting accessories the vehicle is equipped with.

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Wheels

Honda Amaze comes with some of the beautiful features which extend from the exteriors, pass on to the interiors and are reflected in the performance. The exteriors are further enhanced in terms of performance as well as appeal with the 175/65 R14 tyres .

Braking & Handling

Editor's Take : The Amaze is a bit softer than Brio for better ride but yet it is a good handler.

Honda Amaze is offered with some of the most interesting and efficient machinery and features which make it an alluring option. The front section of the Honda Amaze comeswith disc brakes while the rear section is equipped with drum brakes .

Handling & Safety

Editor's Take : The Amaze gets dual airbags and ABS as its safety features.

The Honda Amaze hits the right notes in terms of handling and safety. Though the vehicle comes with a 165mm ground clearance it turns up useless if the vehicle fails to offer the level of safety required. Honda Amaze comes with McPherson Strut suspension in the front and torsion beam suspension in the rear. This is a perfect pack for offering a smooth drive. The vehicle comes with ABS, EBD, engine immobiliser, fog lamps, keyless entry system and the central locking all of which are distributed in several models . The high end VX version however comes with front dual SRS airbags which offer a really promising safety provision for the vehicle.

Pros & Cons

Honda Amaze Pros :

Beautifully designed, economical, best in class mileage, elegant interiors

Honda Amaze Cons :

Base petrol variants lack the basic safety features such as ABS, EBD and airbags

AUDI S6( RS 86,00,000

)

Acceleration & Pick-Up

This charismatic Audi S6 premium saloon is the high end vehicle with a lot of premium sporty elements. This saloon is excellent in terms of acceleration and pickup. According to the details offered by the company, the all new Audi S6 saloon has the ability to reach 100 Kmph speed from a standstill in just about 4.8 seconds, which is unbelievable. Usually we can see this pickup in top end sports cars like Audi R8 and others. This saloon has the electronically governed top speed of about 250 Kmph, which is just a number according to Audi.

Audi S6 Exteriors

This new premium saloon from the fleet of Audi cars has got the most astonishing body design that makes it the most beautiful car in its segment. This new Audi S6 has got the design elements inspired from Audi A6 saloon. This saloon has got a beautiful front radiator grille with a lot of chrome ingredients on it. Its front radiator grille is beautifully designed with horizontal slats and the chrome plated Audi rings will make it look fascinating. This radiator grille is large and it also occupies some space inside its body colored bumper. On the other hand, its body colored bumper gets a stylish and sporty design air ducts, which further gets a round chrome plated fog lamps on it. Not to forget the design of the head lamps that captures your eyes in the first impression. This saloon has got a smoked type head light design, which is very aggressive and is incorporated with Bi-Xenon lights and LED day time lamps that sizzles the front facade. When it comes to the side profile, its design is much identical to the A6 saloon. On its side, it received body colored external rear view mirrors that further incorporates turn indicators. The door handles have also been offered in the body color, while the wheel arches have been fitted with 20 inch alloy wheels, which have been further covered with tubeless radial tyres. This will enhance the sporty look of the side profile. The rear end of this saloon gets an extremely stylish tail lamp cluster that houses rear fog lamps and turn indicators. On the bottom, you can notice the body colored bumper with protective bumper cladding fitted under it. While the chrome tipped quad exhaust will bring a sporty new look to this saloon. The stylish company logo (four rings) are fitted on the boot door just above the license plate. The overall appearance of this saloon is fascinating that will make you fall in love with it in the first impression.

Exterior Measurements:

When it comes to the exterior dimensions, the all new Audi S6 comes with same exterior measurements as its twin brother Audi A6. However, there is slight difference in terms of length that makes Audi S6 bigger than A6. This new saloon comes with a length of about 4925mm, while it has the width of about 1874mm (including external rear view mirrors). This saloon has the overall height of about 1459mm, while the ground clearance is about 118mm . On the other hand, this saloon has been designed on an impressive wheelbase of 2843mm that contributes for more legroom space inside the cabin.

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Audi S6 Interior

The interior cabin section of this saloon is the best place in the world where you can rest by experiencing all lavish comforts with top class features. Its interior is so plush that you will find it hard to take your eyes away from its design. The seats are covered with premium leather upholstery that provides luxurious seating arrangement. There is a three spoke multifunction steering wheel that houses control switches for audio and call connectivity. This steering wheel has been incorporated with stylish chrome tipped Audi logo and S6 badging that will further boost the inside ambiance.There is a stylish instrument cluster that is incorporated with a speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel level indicator, an outside temperature display, date display and so on . One should talk about the front central console that host a lot of switches and controls. By looking at the front console you will find a stylish gear shift knob wrapped in premium leather. You can find aluminum finish on the foot rest, and on the main instrument cluster as well. When it comes to the seating, this saloon gets a height adjustable sports seat with the advanced power lumbar support. There is an impressive head and legroom space inside the cabin and the visibility is quite impressive. There are many of the comfort and convenience aspects included inside this saloon that will take car of your needs and keeps you entertained all through the way.

Interior Comfort:

When it comes to the interior comforts and conveniences, this saloon is blessed with some of the most sophisticated aspects inside. The list will go on if we talk about the comforts and convenience aspects offered inside this saloon. Some of those aspects include power assisted multifunction steering wheel with tilt function, stylish instrument cluster with a Tachometer, a Speedometer, a Digital clock and so on. There is an automatic air conditioner with four AC vents on the dashboard. Also, there is an advanced multimedia system integrated to a large color display that also supports GPS navigation system. The list some other comfort functions include power windows with one touch up/down operation and pinch protection, cruise control, Audi advanced key for key less entry start / stop function, rain / light sensor for automatic windshield wiper and headlights activation, Audi drive select, garage door opener, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for mobile phone and several other advanced functions.

Interior Measurements:

The interior measurements of this incredible looking Audi S6 premium saloon are lavish with plush and well cushioned submarine seats, which provide ample leg room along with apt head and shoulder space to all the occupants. This roomy premium saloon can take in five passengers without any trouble and give them a very relaxing and luxuriant driving experience. The comfortable leather wrapped seats also have lumbar support, which makes the driving experience extremely pleasurable. The front and rear knee room is also adequate along with ample elbow room for all the passengers sitting in it as well.

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Audi S6 Engine and Performance

The German auto maker's newest model in India, Audi S6 is blessed with an advanced 4.0-litre petrol engine that has the capacity to produce amazing power and torque. At the same time it can return a class leading mileage, which is incredible. Its 4.0-litre, TSFI, V8 based petrol engine has the ability to displace 3993cc of cubic capacity. This commanding petrol engine is incorporated with twin-turbo chargers that will enhance its ability to produce superior power of about 420bhp at 6400rpm and yields 550Nm of maximum torque output at 5500rpm, which is simply incredible. On the other hand, its 7-Speed S-Tronic DSG transmission mated to the engine will derive the power and transmit it to all four wheels, which indeed will provide exceptional drive dynamics. Amazingly, the company claims that this saloon has the capacity to return 10.3 Kmpl of maximum mileage, which is something more for a car with 4.0-litre engine. On the other hand it can reach its top speed of about 250 Kmph by picking up 100 Kmph speed in just about 4.8 seconds.

Stereo & Accessories in Audi S6

This aspect is quite interesting as the company has a long list of features that can be added into this newly launched premium saloon. In the entertainment section, this saloon has various features. To begin with, a sophisticated DVD player is provided along with a video monitor, which offers brilliant high resolution picture quality. A speed adjustable volume system ensures that entertainment derived is unaffected by driving speed. Then there are high quality speakers that help in creating a “surround-sound” feel. A diversity antenna is also provided on the roof of this Audi S6 saloon for better reception of the Radio channels, which allows users to listen to all the latest songs. For those who carry their dose of entertainment in a memory card, a memory card slot is also provided. A USB port is also available to support a pen drive. An option for iPod integration is also available. The Audi S6 comes with a latest MMI (multi media interface) device that serves a dual purpose and is used for controlling all communication and entertainment features. It functions through a dashboard mounted LCD screen and a center console mounted controls that includes knob and buttons. This highly advanced multi media interface allows you to save all the traffic news when driving. This spanking new Audi S6 saloon is also equipped with a clock, a screen for displaying the outside temperature, a tachometer to measure the rotation speed of the shank and a trip meter. The trip meter is a device that is fitted in cars and provides real time information about fuel consumption, average speed and distance traveled. Across the country, driving while using a mobile phone is a crime punishable by the law. In order to deal with this issue, the company has provided this enigmatic saloon with a Bluetooth wireless data link for hands free communication.

The car is pre-equipped with facilities of phone wiring, something that saves users from unnecessary hassles. Another unique feature is the voice activated hard drive display. This newly launched premium saloon is very easy to use because of its features. A tilt enabled steering helps in adjusting the steering according to the driver’s comfort. Remote trunk release helps in easier usage of the trunk. Cup holders are provided at the front and rear to provide you the comfort of spill-free snacking on the move. A power steering helps in making it feasible for novices to drive the car. Rear view features help in getting a better estimate of traffic. The cargo net feature helps in keeping cargo safe and prevents damage. Other features include cruise control, power outlets, door pockets at both ends and a universal remote transmitter. Rear ventilation ducts help in keeping passengers at the rear end cool. All these and many more such aspects can be either customized or equipped as per the requirements of the customers.

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Wheels

The all new Audi S6 will now sport 20 inch alloy wheelsfitted to its wheel arches that are further assembled with tubeless tyres for superior grip on roads. These wheels are further equipped with ceramic based ventilated disc brakes for better control over the saloon. The company has also equipped this premium saloon with a full size spare wheel, which is fitted into the boot compartment with other tools for changing the tyre.

Braking & Handling

This is one of the most significant aspects of any luxury saloon, which ensures a safe drive for all the occupants. This latest Audi S6 saloon has been equipped with carbon ceramic based ventilated disc brakes for the front as well as the rear tyres, which ensures proficient braking at all times. Apart from this, the company has also bestowed this luxury saloon with quite a number of other aspects such as a four wheel anti lock braking system (ABS) along with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist mechanism as well. The system is based on the concept of threshold braking and Candice braking and enables the wheels to continue interacting actively even while braking suddenly. This system automatically varies the force applied to a car’s brakes according to the speed, road conditions and loading. It primarily works on the rear end and reduces the pressure applied to it to prevent skidding. All these aspects put together makes this wonderful saloon keep the passengers as well as the vehicle safe and give the occupants a memorable driving experience at all times.

Handling & Safety

The car offers a unique DIS (driver information system) feature that provides a monochrome display to the driver.The driver information system displays the radio frequency or the song title played on the music player inside the car, outside temperature display for knowing the external climate conditions, navigation details for better understanding of the roads, traffic conditions and to reach a certain place in time and safely, gear-shift display and telephone menu. The car offers head airbags along with the normal front seat side airbags and full length side curtain airbags. Then there are rear side airbags for the back seat passengers and a blind spot warning system as well, which is optional. The head airbag devices comprise of an envelope that inflates quickly during collisions and protects drivers from head injuries. The child seat anchors help in ensuring the safety of children. A braking assist system helps in halting the car in case of a brake malfunction. A powerful anti theft system prevents car theft through a strong alarm, which will certainly dissuade any unauthorized entry. A low fuel warning system helps in informing the users of this charming saloon's fuel needs. The the cornering lights help drivers in negotiating corners. The child safety locks make it impossible for little kids to open locks hence making things safer.

The radiant front fog lights further helps the drivers visibility and also aid in ensuring safety during times of low visibility. The front as well as the rear seat headrests make things a lot easier for passengers in terms of comfort. A device for providing accurate updates on tyre pressure (tyre pressure monitor) is also available. A compass is provided to give information about direction on long journeys, which is a very good innovation by the company. A blind spot warning mechanism further enhances the safety aspect. The dusk sensing automatic headlamps adjust according to the natural light and make driving easier for the driver. The car also offers adaptive headlights to deal with varying light conditions in different areas. The rear headrests also offer a height adjustment feature that makes user customization feasible. An engine immobilizer is provided to disable the engine if a duplicate key or any unauthorized access is made to the engine of this luxury saloon. This charming Audi S6 luxury saloon also comes with light and rain sensors, which adds to the comfort quotient of the driver and makes the driving hassle free. This automatically permits the dipped beam and windscreen wipers to be switched on and off depending on the rain and light conditions the car is going through. In addition to these, the car also comes equipped with other safety features such as, seat belt warning notification lamp, an electronic stability program (ESP), tyre pressure monitoring display and quite a number of other notifications and warning lamps in the brilliant looking instrument cluster as well.

Pros & Cons

Audi S6 Pros :

Mind blowing comfort features, incredible comfort and safety features, stylish appearance.

Audi S6 Cons :

Price is too expensive, mileage can be made better.