2024 Honda City, Amaze, Elevate: In-Depth and Comprehensive Review

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March 2024

Honda Cars India ushered in 2023 with an impressive range of updated models that offer something for everyone – from practical family sedans and hatchbacks to feature-packed and capable SUVs.

Here’s an in-depth look at Honda’s 2024 portfolio comprising the popular City sedan, Amaze compact sedan and the brand new midsize Elevate SUV.

The Honda City Facelift

Now in its 6th generation, the Honda City has been the Japanese automaker’s torchbearer in India with over 9 lakh units sold to date. The Honda City 2024 facelift retains the crowd-pleasing styling but gets subtle design tweaks like redesigned bumpers, new chrome grille and modern LED headlamps with integrated DRLs.

Unmatched Cabin Sophistication

Honda hasn’t tinkered much with the Honda City Car’s class-leading cabin. Dual-tone beige interiors exude elegance while the elevated driving position offers great visibility. Ergonomics are spot-on with controls falling easy to hand. The 8-inch touchscreen is slick with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity. Range-topping variants also pack premium kit like a 7-inch digital driver display, electric sunroof, ambient lighting and Alexa remote capability.

Cutting-edge ADAS Tech

In a segment first, the Honda City 2024 gets Honda’s advanced ADAS system with lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and more. These assistive safety features take stress out of driving, especially on highways. Six airbags, vehicle stability control and ISOFIX seats make safety watertight.

Refined & Eager Powertrains

Customers can choose between the 119hp, 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol mated to a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic. The petrol engine is refined and performance is smooth if not blistering fast. Where the Honda City 2024 truly dazzles is fuel efficiency – expect around 18 kmpl in the real world. The zesty hybrid variant uses advanced e:HEV tech for 22 kmpl economy.

Engaging Drive Dynamics

Living up to Honda’s DNA for driving thrills, the Honda City hatchback has delightful steering feedback and poised handling. Ride quality is pliant and potholes are smothered nicely courtesy of the independent McPherson setup. Prices span Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh across 10 variants. Overall the Honda City 2024 deftly balances practicality, comfort, technology and driving pleasure.

Honda Amaze – Maximize Practicality

Honda’s value-focused sub-4 metre sedan received a modest facelift for 2024. The Honda Amaze continues appealing to young families seeking affordable private transport without compromising on space, efficiency or Honda’s build quality.

Handsome Styling

Exterior changes are subtle – revised chrome grille, modern alloy wheels and LED lighting elements. The rear bumper is reprofiled and tail lamps get funky LED internals. Overall, the Honda Amaze 2024 remains an understated looker in an era of flashy designs. Customization options help spruce up appeal.

Ergonomic & Thoughtful Cabin

Cabin layout of Honda Amaze 2024 focuses on practicality and ease of use. You get excellent visibility, comfy front seats and intelligently designed storage spots. Top-end trims pack auto climate control, digi-analog instrument cluster and 7-inch touchscreen with smartphone mirroring. More premium materials would have elevated ambience but overall quality is solid.

Useful 420 Litre Boot

Where the 2024 Honda Amaze decimates sub-4 metre rivals is luggage room. The cavernous 420 litre trunk can easily swallow multiple suitcases or a month’s grocery supplies. 60:40 split rear seat further aids versatility – handy when buying appliances or airport runs.

Sprightly Yet Efficient Drivetrains

The peppy 1.2L iVTEC petrol (90PS/110Nm) suits city usage with its responsiveness at low revs. Revs freely too – useful for highway merges. Choice of 5-speed manual and CVT auto gearboxes.

Composed Ride & Handling

Nicely tuned suspension and light steering make the Honda Amaze a breeze to drive in all conditions. Ride quality is pliant – bumps and potholes are smoothed over nicely. Cabin insulation could be better but the Amaze enjoys cruising calm on highways. Prices span Rs 7.16 lakh to Rs 9.92 lakh for petrol and diesel variants packed with features. Overall the utilitarian Honda Amaze 2024 is the quintessential family car balancing value, space, efficiency and fuss-free ownership.

Honda Elevate – Branded for Young India

The midsize Honda Elevate SUV marks Honda’s full-fledged foray into India’s hottest automotive segment. Engineered ground-up for young urban families, the feature-rich Honda Elevate SUV promises contemporary styling paired with Honda’s reliability and driving enjoyment.

Rugged Styling – Urban Persona

A radical departure from Honda’s conservative design, Honda Elevate’s upright posture and flared wheel arches project robustness. Signature details like the bold chrome grille, LED lighting and dual tone alloys accentuate premium appeal. With muscular proportions wrapped in a vibrant blue shade, the Honda Elevate SUV turned heads everywhere during the media test drive.

Ergonomic & Versatile Cabin

Cabin continues Honda’s user-centric designs with superb visibility, supportive front seats and intelligently sculpted dashboard. Rear bench space is class-leading while practicality is augmented via adjustable backrest, center arm-rest and charging ports. Boot capacity stands at segment-best 471 litres.

Top-spec variants pamper occupants with ambient lighting, 8-speaker audio and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with smartphone replication tech. However, cooling seats and panoramic sunroof in Honda Elevate are sorely missed.

Advanced Safety Tech

The Honda Elevate packs some of the most advanced assistive safety features like lane watch camera, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and more. These operate intuitively, backed by high res cameras and radar sensors. Passive safety is robust too – 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill launch assist cover all bases.

Athletic Handling – Plush Ride

Despite being an SUV, the Honda Elevate delights with its agile dynamics thanks to lightweight chassis and tuned suspension. Light steering weighs up predictably lending tons of confidence to push hard. But it’s also sufficiently plush to soak up bad sections of road and settles nicely post undulations.

Feature-Rich Value

At launch, Honda has packed the Honda Elevate SUV range with features which elevates practicality and safety. Prices spanning Rs 11.5 – 16.2 lakh further sweeten the package. Combined with a renowned after-sales network, the Elevate shapes up as a stellar offering.

Verdict – Formidable Lineup

With segment leaders in sedans, entry SUVs and now midsize SUVs, Honda’s 2024 portfolio seems its strongest yet. While die-hard enthusiasts may bemoan the lack of turbo petrol or diesel options, the petrol powertrains strike a clever balance between efficiency and usable performance. Combined with contemporary designs and user-friendly cabins, Honda’s 2024 range makes a compelling case across diverse budgets and lifestyles.

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