While the new Amaze is the only car in the segment to offer a proper & smooth automatic transmission (CVT), the new Dzire comes with a 5-star safety rating.
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2024 Honda Amaze
What you’ll like:
- Smart styling with clean lines. Looks contemporary and well-proportioned
- Practical interior with good cabin space
- 1.2-litre petrol engine is rev-happy and delivers adequate performance
- Suspension offers comfortable ride quality with neutral on-road behaviour
- Only car in the segment to offer a proper & smooth automatic transmission (CVT). All competitors have jerky AMTs
- 416-litre boot is one of the biggest in the segment
- Safety features include ADAS Level 2 tech, 6 airbags, hill start assist, lane watch assist, ISOFIX and ESP
- Features list includes remote engine start, connected car tech, wireless smartphone connectivity, auto headlamps, rear AC vents and more
- 3-year unlimited km warranty, extendable to 5 years / unlimited km and Honda’s unique 10-year Any Time warranty
What you won’t:
- Misses out on an approachable base variant. Starting price is higher than competitors (although the top-end MT variant is priced on par with the Dzire)
- CVT variants command an ex-showroom premium of Rs. 90,000–1,20,000. We feel 1.2L is a bit on the higher side
- Headroom for tall rear passengers is tight
- Short gearing of the 5-speed MT and lack of 6th gear means the engine is unusually busy at 100-120 km/h. CVT is good in the city, but suited to calm driving on the highway
- We miss the unique Diesel + CVT combination of the 2nd-gen Amaze
- Missing features that are expected today like 360-degree camera, auto-dimming IRVM, a sunroof (Dzire gets it), and adjustable headrests for rear passengers
- Only car in the segment to not offer a factory-fitted CNG option
- Quality of plastics in the cabin is very ordinary
2024 Maruti Dzire
What you’ll like:
- 5-star safety rating at the GNCAP! Safety features such as 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all, TPMS, 360-degree camera, ESP, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts etc.
- Sharp & contemporary styling – the best looking compact sedan on sale today
- Smart-looking interior with a nice dashboard & fine ergonomics
- We feel the Dzire is well-priced for the package on offer
- Manual transmission with short throws is very slick, and a joy to use. Absolutely brilliant MT!
- Great drivability and light controls, along with a small footprint make it a joy in the city
- Choice of sporty MT and convenient AMT – take your pick. CNG variants available for those with high running
- 3-cylinder engine is fuel-efficient; ARAI rating of 25.71 km/l for the AMT, 24.79 km/l for the MT and 33.73 km/kg for the CNG
- Suspension offers a compliant ride & neutral on-road behaviour
- Long list of features including automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED foglamps, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen HU paired with an Arkamys sound system, rear A/C vents, wireless smartphone charging, footwell lighting, connected car features etc.
- Maruti’s widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences
What you won’t:
- 1.2L petrol is not fast & exciting enough for enthusiasts. Not as refined as the outgoing 4-cylinder, nor as powerful (power has actually dropped to just 81 BHP)
- Lacks the solid build of some rivals. Panel gaps could be tighter too
- Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti-grade; very ordinary
- AMT can get jerky & slow. Some competitors offered smoother ATs (e.g. Amaze CVT, Aura AMT)
- 382 litre boot is 5-10% smaller than all competitors. While cargo capacity is still fair, the boot lip is high, and the mouth is narrower than the others
- Light coloured interiors are prone to getting soiled easily
- Rear seat’s under-thigh support is mediocre for taller passengers
- Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, front armrest, driving modes, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims…)
- L & V variants get horribly skinny 165 mm tyres. For safety reasons, please upgrade to at least 185 mm tyres if you buy these trims
- 163 mm ground clearance (unladen) raises our eyebrows, although Maruti cars aren’t known to scrape speed breakers
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Here’s what BHPian It’s Magic replied:
Voted for the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire
I think the decision would be between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.
I chose the Maruti Dzire because it is better looking product with a 5 star safety rating. I also think the Maruti Dzire is well priced for what it offers. The only drawback would be the 3 cylinder engine and the AMT transmission, which is still a bit laggy (although improved from the previous generation).
The Honda Amaze is a nice car and offers a few advantages over the Maruti Dzire, like a rev-happy engine and a smooth CVT transmission. However, it can’t match Maruti’s service network. Additionally, I am not sure about Honda’s long term plans and what will happen if it’s sales continue to decline.
Here’s what BHPian CrAzY dRiVeR replied:
Voted for the Amaze CVT, with a hope that it would fare safely in a crash test.
If opting for a manual transmission – my choice is undoubtedly the new DZire for its proven 5-star safety.
Here’s what BHPian FAIAAA replied:
All 3 are good products but my vote goes for Honda Amaze.
Dzire makes a strong case with 5 star rated safety, feature set, peace of mind that comes with MS and especially in MT guise.
However for the smooth 4 cylinder engine, CVT gearbox (an improved AMT is still an AMT!), mini City looks, I will go with the Amaze if I had to buy an entry level sedan / beater car for the city.
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