The Amaze has contributed outstanding sales to Honda since launch, and is the main profit player creating profits for the company even with the current unfavorable market conditions. The Amaze is a sedan version of Brio, the launch has resulted in cut-throat competition with other cars particularly the Swift Dzire designed by Maruti.
Amaze is built with a trendy exterior body, the crease and roof lines are creatively designed. The wheels also contribute a fair deal to its fashionable image; the aesthetic appeal of the car is due to the chrome decoration that flows through boot to the likes of Scala and Dzire. The car delivers an eye catchy image and would suit the demands of the young and highly qualified demographic.
In terms of interiors many fragments of the car resemble other Honda cars; the steering wheel is mounted with audio controls as observed in City. This feature is offered for the most loaded variant. The interiors are designed with sufficient leg, head and shoulder room. The boot volume is pretty impressive as well at 400 liters; the main concern with interiors is the non foldable seats at the rear.
The car is manufactured with a potent 1.2 liter petrol mill with the advanced iVTEC technology that churns impressive efficiencies of 109Nm peak torque and 88PS highest power, with an excellent 18kpl mileage. The Amaze diesel is equipped with a powerful 1.5 liter engine with cutting edge iDTEC technology that releases efficient engine outputs of 200Nm peak torque and highest energy of 100PS. The mileage offered by Amaze diesel is outstanding at 25.8kpl which is known to be the best in its segment.
The car is reasonably priced to target a major chunk of the population at Rs 5 to 7.6 lakhs.
Chevrolet Sail is revered for its exclusive style statement, the professional image of the car is contributed by the front design with artistically designed grille, on which are neat strips black insertions garnished with chrome. The grille situated in the front portion of the car is designed with horizontal material piece with a classy golden shade. The fog lamps are inventively designed that resembles shooting stars. Overall the exteriors are designed to perfection and portray a charismatic and sophisticated stance.
The interiors of Chevrolet Sail are designed to offer luxury and comfort, the atmosphere is pretty exquisite with quality upholstery fabric with amazing leg, shoulder and head room. The color theme for interiors is unique and would suit those who are into subtleness and vibrancy with coffee beige combination. Some of the other interesting interior fitments are front console, seat pockets, cup holders, and ample storage facilities. There are height adjustable seats, sun visor, rear defogger, digital clock, cigarette lighter with ash tray and so on.
Chevrolet Sail is equipped with a powerful 1.2 liter petrol mill with the advanced Smartech technology that delivers efficient energy outputs of 113Nm highest torque and 84.8 bhp power and the mileage offered is amazing at 18.2 kmpl. The diesel version is built with a potent 1.3 liter engine with world class turbocharge technology that offers exemplary mileage 22.1 kmpl.
The car is priced at Rs 5 to 7.5 lakhs. In terms of interiors and engine efficiency and exterior sculpt; the Sail is a better option. The Amaze is however a more reliable product for long distance travels especially for top notch professionals.
Honda Amaze and Chevrolet Sail Stiff competition,