A New Sedan on Its Way: Honda Amaze Vs Toyota Etios

Toyota Etios has already marked its presence with the Qualis few years back and at present it’s enjoying joyride with its excellent SUV Innova. Etios launched in 2010 a sedan car in market has been doing quite well. Honda Amaze sedan will be launched very soon in first quarter.

Honda Amaze:

Honda Amaze sedan will be available in petrol and diesel variants. Honda Brio Sedan with petrol engine will be of 1.2 litre i-VTEC can churn out 88bhp and 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel engines can produce 80bhp. Honda Amaze is equipped with fixed turbocharger for superb performance. Basically, Honda Brio Sedan is based on Brio; hence one can expect exteriors and interiors will be not much changed. In spite of all these it will have plenty of cabin leg room. The suspensions and its performance will be challenging for other cars available in entry level segment.

Honda Amaze Diesel will sure be a perfect compact sedan as its dimensions are not too large. The length and breadth comprises of 3990mm and 1680mm respectively with the height of 1485mm, ground clearance 150mm and wheel base measures 2405mm. The turning radius of Amaze will be 4.5mm. Brio Sedan has sporty alloy wheels and EPS, it can make 5 passengers seating quiet comfortable, and boot size is 250 litres, which is enough for a compact sedan. All new Honda Amaze Diesel is assumed to be between Rs. 6-9 lakh. Amaze car is expected to have superb performance, so far available in this entry level sedan cars and mileage it can delivers is speculated around  24-25 kmpl.

Toyota Etios:

Toyota Etios is a wonderful family sedan with great engine and riding comfort. Etios 1364cc diesel engine with 4 cylinders can generate maximum power of 68 PS for diesel with maximum torque of 170Nm mated with 5-speed manual transmission. Petrol run Etios engine 1496cc with 4 cylinders can produce maximum power of 90PS and maximum torque of 132Nm.  Both the variants have FWD drive type.

Toyota Etios dimensions length, width and height measures around 4265mm, 1695mm and 1510mm respectively. Wheelbase is of 2550mm and ground clearance is of 170mm. Etios can comfortable nestle 5-passengers in its roomy cabin and gives enormous luggage space of 595 litres.

Performance of Etios is highly claimed and is top speed is 171kph. The fuel economy of Etios in city drive is 12.4 kmpl and on highways it can give 16.9kmpl of mileage. Etios with EPS has minimum turning radius of 4.9 metre and is great in handling. The vehicle has ventilated front brakes and drum brakes for rear. Toyota Etios Ex-showroom price ranges from Rs. 5.46 to 8.40 lakh.

Honda Amaze Close Rival Hyundai Verna: Honda Amaze Vs Hyundai Verna

All new Hyundai Verna has grabbed attention with its sophisticated designing and style. As Fluidic Verna is available in diesel and most talked Honda Amaze Diesel which is waiting to be launched will have close competition. Honda Diesel is mostly based on Brio and it will be interesting whether Brio Sedan can taste the success of premium car Honda City.

Honda Amaze Vs Hyundai Verna

Honda Amaze Diesel:

Honda Amaze is very much similar to Brio. It has borrowed sleek and sporty look from Brio with noticeable changes on front grill and bumpers to give it refreshing look. The wheelbase of the Amaze car has been increased with 50mm ad it has ultimately provided ample leg room for rear passengers. The boot space is sufficient and the best thing it is sub 4-metre car, which gives excise benefits. Honda Amaze will pose against Maruti Dzire(Check here : Amaze vs maruti Dzire), as it is the only car which is less than 4 metre length. Honda Amaze is backed with Civic Diesel engine of 1.5 litre i-DTEC, 2 cylinders and complies with European and is mated with 5-speed gear box. The top speed it can reach is 170-180kmph. All new Brio Sedan will be available in 3 petrol models and 1 diesel variant. 

Brio Sedan car is expected to have some cool features like central locking system,  AC, music system with USB, AUX-in, steering with audio controls, automatic climate control etc. Safety features which have been heard are airbags, ABS, EBD with brake assist. Amaze sedan aerodynamic structure will definitely make driving easier.

Amaze Diesel Sedan is believed to be under the price tag of Rs. 5-7 lakh and is expected to give the fuel efficiency of 20-25 kmpl.

Hyundai Verna:

Hyundai Verna is a wonderful sedan and has seen the voluminous sale so far. The fluidic aerodynamic featured sedan is simply fabulous and worth buying. The 1.4 litre CRDi engine can produce 88.8bhp@4000rpm and ground clearance of 160mm, Verna is mated with 5- speed manual transmission. It comes in AT variant too for more thrill driving. The maximum speed it can reach is 180kmph and it is available in 5 petrol and 6 diesel variants. Hyundai Verna top models have great attractive features like speed sensing door locks, illuminated start button, leather upholstery, dual airbags, automatic AC to mention few and interior is very posh and comfy.

Verna cost has been kept according to the featured models and it begins from Rs 7lakh to 11.5 lakh approx, Verna car delivers is 22 kmpl of mileage.

Conclusion:

We have to wait and watch how Honda Brio Sedan is going to perform and does in the market sales, as it is on the way to be launched in month of March or April this year. Hyundai Verna is the car of comfort and class and is meant for those who prefer seamless driving experience. Honda Amaze will have to show its capabilities to make its market in Indian conditions.

Honda Brio Vs Maruti Alto 800: Choosing Your Car

Maruti Suzuki India with its brilliant vehicle ranges has been the most popular name in most of the Indian house hold but with various international car brands growing their market well in India and offering vehicles for all kinds of buyers, choosing from those international brands or from India’s own car maker has become a bit difficult.  Here is a brief comparison of Honda Brio Vs Maruti Alto 800, to make you decide well. Just have a quick look at both the cars to figure out what suits your purpose more.

Power & Mileage:

Brio comes loaded with 1.2litre, SOHC i-VTEC petrol engine of 4 cylinder 16 valves and 1198cc displacement  mated with 6 speed manual transmission as well as 5 speed automatic transmission options. It is capable of producing a maximum power of 86.8bhp at 6000rpm and top torque of 109Nm at 4500rpm.

The top mileage offered by the hatch is 19.4kmpl for the manual transmission and 16.5kmpl for the automatic transmission option.

The revamped version of Alto comes loaded with 796cc, 3 cylinder 9 valve petrol engine, a more efficient version of earlier 0.8litre petrol engine. The Bharat Stage IV emission norms complying petrol mill is capable of churning out maximum power of 47.5bhp at 6000rpm and maximum torque of 69Nm at 3500rpm.

The top mileage offered by the hatch is 22.74kmpl for the petrol variants and a smashing 30.46km/kg for CNG variants.

Interiors:

Brio hatchback is pretty well designed, sufficiently spacious and offers equally spacious boot space.  You get huge legroom and enough headroom together with technologically most advanced features like electrically adjustable ORVMs, USB & AUX-in integrated audio system with the controls mounted on the steering. You get good storage space and 5 people can comfortably fit in.

Maruti Alto 800 has really good space inside. Good leg-room, knee room, head room and shoulder room at the front and the back. 5 regular sized people can sit inside in most comfortable manner, however the thigh support still needs to be improvised and the comfort part is also not equivalent to the competitors.  There is enough storage space, and better technical features.

Exteriors:

The Honda hatch is most sportier is appearance and looks both pretty and smart at the same time! Its most elegant curves will get your eyes stuck on it, the grilles are just awesome and the sharp cat eye like head lights are most impressive. The rear of the car is equally attracting.

Maruti Alto 800 is far smarter and contemporary compared to its earlier version. It looks sportier and is pretty attractive. With 800 in the market, older Alto won’t be liked by the buyers now. It looks somewhat like A-Star with slight touches of Ford Figo. It is a small and sober car that will be loved by small family buyers.

Verdict:

If mileage, pricing, and after sales are to be seen Alto 800 is the best hatch to go for but if you prefer looks, comfort, and style go for Honda Brio.

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