Honda Cars India Limited has, in its latest sales press release, announced that the all-new Amaze’s best-ever performance. The company, whose sales grew by 41 per cent in May 2018, says that the new Honda Amaze clocked monthly sales of 9,789 units. This isn’t only the best the Amaze brand has done, but also the highest ever for a Honda product in India.
In total the company sold 15,864 units, which in comparison to the figure from May 2017 (11,278 units) is a growth of 41 per cent. In addition a total of 516 exports were also made. To recapitulate, the all-new Honda Amaze was first showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo alongside the new Honda CR-V and the upcoming Honda Civic.
With the new Honda Amaze, the company has introduced for the first time in the segment, features like paddle shifters (petrol CVT) and the option of speccing a CVT gearbox on a diesel engine. Engines remain unchanged: a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel. You can read more about the new sub-four-metre saloon in our First Drive Review here
HCIL’s Senior VP and Director, Rajesh Goel said, “We are delighted with the customer response to the All New Amaze which has helped our overall sales grow by 41% in May 2018. The customers have appreciated the car for its one class above offering of unmatched bold design, sophisticated & spacious interiors, advanced engine technology and outstanding driving dynamics. During last month, we prioritised Amaze production volumes to cater to the strong customer demand. We are confident that we will continue with our sales momentum in coming months.”
