The latest set of Global NCAP crash tests has revealed that Honda Amaze subcompact sedan scored a 2-star safety rating for adult crash tests and 0 stars for child safety. The child safety rating was impacted by head contact in the frontal impact for both dummies, high loads on the chest and neck of the 3-year-old dummy, and an ejection risk for the 1.5-year-old dummy.
The zero-star rating for child safety was further justified by the lack of three-point seat belts in all seating positions, the absence of a passenger airbag disconnect switch, and the failure of some child restraint systems (CRSs) to install properly. The low score for adult occupant protection was due to the lack of optional side head protection, electronic stability control, and seat belt reminders (SBR) only for the driver’s seat.
Crash Test Video – Honda Amaze
The Honda Amaze, manufactured in India and sold in South Africa, was previously tested under the earlier Global NCAP protocols. In 2019, the model received a 4-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and 1 star for child occupant protection. With the introduction of new, stricter safety protocols, the subcompact sedan’s score dropped to 2 stars for adult safety and 0 stars for child safety.
Honda Cars India’s Official Statement Reads:
“The South Africa spec 2nd Generation Amaze has already been tested as 4 star by GNCAP in 2019. The latest test basis new protocol shows that the total score is of 5 star level. However mainly due to requirement of certain equipment like Electronic Stability Control and Side Curtain Airbags, it resulted in lower rating. At Honda, our unwavering commitment to safety is evident in the meticulous engineering of our products, integrating advanced active and passive safety technologies across our entire model range. We are dedicated to continuously work to enhance our vehicles on all parameters of Safety and improve them further at model change timing.”
In India, Honda recently updated the Amaze by adding seat belt reminders for all five seats. The base E variant has been removed from the lineup, and the Amaze is now priced between Rs 7.93 lakh and Rs 9.36 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). The subcompact sedan is set to undergo a generational change during the 2024 festive season, with significant changes to its interior and exterior, while the engine setup is likely to remain the same.
The 2024 Honda Amaze might feature a larger touchscreen infotainment system similar to the one in the Honda Elevate. Design updates may draw inspiration from Honda’s global sedan lineup. The car is expected to retain its 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 89 bhp and 110 Nm of torque, with options for both manual and CVT transmissions.
