Despite the decrease security score, its footwell space and bodyshell have been deemed ‘stable’

• The Honda Amaze scored 27.85 factors out of 34 in grownup occupant safety, leading to a 2-star score.

• In little one occupant safety, it scored 8.58 out 49, therefore getting a zero-star security score.

• Safety characteristic misses like digital stability management and aspect curtain airbags led to the low rating.

The Honda Amaze has not too long ago been crash-tested by the Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) once more, this time receiving poor security scores in each grownup occupant safety (AOP) and little one occupant safety (COP). Initially, the subcompact Honda sedan was crash-tested in 2019 (South Africa-spec) by the Global NCAP, the place it achieved a 4-star security score. However, this time, the Amaze underwent testing based on the up to date Global NCAP protocols. Let’s take a better take a look at its efficiency in every take a look at.

Disclaimer: Note that Global NCAP hasn’t examined the up to date model of the Amaze which now additionally will get seat belt reminders for all seats. 

Adult Occupant Protection (27.85 factors out of 34)

Frontal Impact (64 kmph)

In the frontal influence crash take a look at, Honda’s subcompact sedan demonstrated ‘good’ safety for the pinnacle and neck of each the driving force and co-driver, in addition to ‘adequate’ chest safety for each occupants. However, the knees of each the driving force and the passenger confirmed ‘marginal’ safety, whereas their tibias confirmed ‘good’ safety.

Side Impact (50 kmph)

The head and pelvis obtained ‘good’ safety, whereas the chest confirmed ‘marginal’ safety and the stomach confirmed ‘adequate’ safety.

Side Pole Impact

This crash take a look at was not carried out resulting from unavailability of the aspect curtain airbags.

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Child Occupant Protection (8.58 factors out of 49)

Frontal Impact (64 kmph)

For the 3-year-old little one dummy, the forward-facing little one seats had been put in utilizing the ISOFIX anchorages. Though extreme head harm was not noticed, nonetheless the pinnacle contacted the inside components of the car. In the case of the 18-month-old little one dummy, the kid seat was mounted dealing with rearward and it was unable to supply enough safety, therefore it will get zero factors on this take a look at.

Side Impact (50 kmph)

Both the kid restraint methods (CRS) managed to supply full safety through the aspect influence take a look at.

Body Shell Integrity & Footwell

Though the Honda Amaze will get poor scores in each AOP and COP, its bodyshell and footwell space have nonetheless been rated as steady. The bodyshell of the Amaze is able to withstanding additional loadings.

Safety Features Offered With The Amaze

The security options on the Honda Amaze embody twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX little one seat anchors. It can be essential to notice that Global NCAP hasn’t examined the up to date model of the Amaze which now additionally will get seat belt reminders for all seats. What additional led to the low security scores for the Amaze is the absence of digital stability management (ESC) and aspect curtain airbags.

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Honda’s Take On Crash Test Results

Commenting on the crash take a look at outcomes, Honda stated, “The South Africa-spec second-generation Amaze has already been examined as 4 star by GNCAP in 2019. The newest take a look at foundation new protocol exhibits that the overall rating is of 5-star degree. However, primarily because of the requirement of sure tools like digital stability management and aspect curtain airbags, it resulted in decrease score. 

At Honda, our unwavering dedication to security is clear within the meticulous engineering of our merchandise, integrating superior energetic and passive security applied sciences throughout our complete mannequin vary. We are devoted to repeatedly work to reinforce our autos on all parameters of security and enhance them additional at mannequin change timing.”

Price Range

The Honda Amaze in India is priced between Rs 7.20 lakh and Rs 9.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes on the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, and Tata Tigor.