In the upcoming months, the 2024 Maruti Dzire and Honda Amaze will go on sale with updated features and styling.
Sedans have lost some of their appeal in recent years as more consumers choose for SUVs and crossovers because of their higher seating, improved vision, and larger storage capacities. Some automakers are nevertheless releasing new sedans in spite of this tendency.
1. Maruti Dzire
The recent Suzuki unveiling of the new Swift has prompted a major overhaul for one of India’s best-selling sedans, the Maruti Dzire. Dzire’s dependability, fuel efficiency, repairability, and general ride quality make it one of the best options for fleets. It is anticipated that the 2024 Dzire would borrow features from the new Swift, like a grille with a honeycomb pattern and blacked-out LED headlamps.
The interior of the new Dzire is probably going to have new HVAC controls, a dual-tone dashboard, and a floating infotainment system. The existing circular AC vents may be replaced with horizontal ones. A 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and an automatic parking brake with auto hold are expected to be important features. It is anticipated that the new Dzire would have a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder normally aspirated engine standard, with the possibility of a CNG option. The second half of 2024 is when it is scheduled to debut.
2. Honda Amaze
Later this year, Honda plans to release a big facelift for the Amaze, their smallest sedan. The second-generation vehicle, which has been on sale since 2018, will be replaced by the third-generation model, which is anticipated to be released by Diwali 2024.
Though it will have a shorter wheelbase and a length of less than four metres overall, the new Amaze will be constructed on the same platform as the City and Elevate. Honda’s India lineup will be more streamlined and more cost-effective thanks to this design decision.
The third-generation Amaze will have a modernised look that matches larger Honda cars offered elsewhere. It is anticipated to have a big touchscreen and a contemporary cabin layout.
The Amaze’s 1.2-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 90 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque, will remain under the engine. It will be mated to either a CVT automatic or a 5-speed manual gearbox. There won’t be any diesel engine options. When it launches, the new Amaze will compete with the Tata Tigor, Hyundai Aura, and Maruti Dzire.
