Honda Brio Amaze has been officially launched in Thailand at a starting price of 4,54,000 Baht or Rs 8.19 lakh approximately.
Honda Brio Amaze comes with styling elements of it’s hatchback sibling but with a new front grille and rear end. The chrome plated front grille of Brio hatchback has been replaced with a new grille similar to Honda City. The lower half of the bumper resembles to Brio hatchback’s front bumper. The model spotted in the images does not have a fog lamp though.
Dimensions of Honda Brio Amaze stand at 3,990 mm long, 1,680 mm wide, 1,485 mm tall and a wheelbase of 2,405. Weight of the Brio Amaze is at 925 kgs (S AT), boot space is 1,480 liters. Tire configuration for all fours is as 175/65 R14. Fuel tank capacity is 35 liters.
It comes with a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve i-VTEC engine producing 90 hp (67 kW) that provides a fuel consumption of 20 km/l (47 mpg US ; 56 mpg UK ; 5 liters / 100 km). ABS, EBD and airbags are among the standard features, along with a rear armrest with nine cup holders, USB/AUX/2 DIN audio system support and remote key.
Although pictures of the interior are not available, the Amaze will undoubtedly feature the same uncluttered dashboard that is found in the regular Brio. Buyers with extra cash in their pocket will be able to order the car with an infotainment system controlled by a small dash-mounted touch-screen.
Press Release
Honda unveils the new Brio Amaze, a new equation of happiness Download [PDF]Printer Friendly 23 November 2012 Bangkok 23 November 2012: Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co. Ltd. announced the official launch of all-new 1.2 liter Brio Amaze eco-car sedan. Thailand is the first country in Asia to introduce this innovation. Honda has also selected Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew as the Brio Amaze Presenter, to deliver a new equation of happiness.
According to Mr. Pitak Pruittisarikorn, Executive Vice President, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., “Since successfully returning to full strength in just eight months, Honda has set a new record for the Thai automotive industry for launching new models. Today’s launch of the all-new Brio Amaze is the tenth model in the Honda 2012 lineup and Honda’s second eco car. Based upon the original Brio model, the Brio Amaze represents a major milestone resulting from a collaborative effort by Japanese and Thai engineers at the Asia Pacific Honda Research & Development Center located right here in Thailand to satisfy the customer needs in Thailand and Asia. Honda put tremendous effort into ensuring the Brio Amaze was launched in response to the Thai first-car market demand before the end of the government’s first-car buyer program. The new Brio Amaze is the perfect choice for Thai customers who are looking for a first car that is distinctive and available at a very affordable price,” said Mr. Pitak.
The design of the new Brio Amaze is based on the Smart Micro Limousine concept. It is also influenced by Honda’s Man Maximum Machine Minimum approach that puts the highest importance on the driver and passengers. The exterior styling is sleek with distinctive character lines from front to rear, enhanced by a sporty chrome grille and bumpers in the same color as the body. The newly-designed tail lamps are complemented by chrome accents for a sleeker look. The spacious interior of the all-new Brio Amaze provides a large rear luggage storage compartment ready for any journey. Powered by a 1.2 liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 90-horsepower SOHC i-VTEC engine, the new Brio Amaze offers fun driving and unrivalled fuel economy with fuel consumption of 20 kilometers per liter. It is a genuine eco sedan that is friendly to the environment in accordance with the Euro 4 standard.
A rack & pinion and electric power steering (EPS) system gives the new Brio Amaze great maneuverability with a small turning radius of only 4.6 meters. Comprehensive safety features include a G-CON steel safety body structure; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD); and an intelligent i-SRS for the driver and a SRS airbag system for the passenger that confirms to UNECE standards to provide protection from side and front impact (in all variants). Other key features include a remote key; 2 DIN audio system; USB connector; AUX for peripherals; and rear armrests with nine cup holders. (Standard equipment differs for each variant.)
The Brio Amaze is the ideal solution for a new equation of happiness delivered by Honda. It represents the harmony of contrasting values that are agility but with spaciousness and comfort; fun driving but with fuel-saving performance; and a distinctive eco car model that is equipped with a full range of safety features.
To boost the outstanding image of the new Brio Amaze, Honda has selected Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew, a superstar among Thai audiences of every age and gender, as the presenter for the new model. He will deliver the new equation of happiness to all customers though an exclusive song called “The Equation of Love” that was specially produced for the Brio Amaze. A highly-acclaimed vocalist and actor, Bie is agile and modern as well as fun and easy-going, but with great determination to work efficiently and achieve the best outcome. His unique qualities truly reflect the personality of the new Brio Amaze.
The new Brio Amaze is available in four variants, which are the S MT, priced at 454,000 Baht; the S AT, priced at 493,000 Baht; the V MT, priced at 482,000 Baht; and the V AT, priced at 521,000 Baht. It comes in five colors including new Marine Purple (Pearl), as well as Crystal Black (Pearl), Carnelian Red (Pearl), Alabaster Silver (Metallic) and Taffeta White.
Customers under the first car program who reserve a new Brio Amaze by the end of the year are eligible to receive a tax rebate of 65,000 to 73,000 baht.
To welcome the launch of all-new Brio Amaze, Honda kicked off the stunning Brio Amaze Equation of Happiness campaign for customers who place their orders from today until December 31, 2012. The campaign offers three tiers of surprises, including:
1st tier: Customers can chose one of the following:
1) The lowest interest of only 1.49% for customers who want low monthly payments;
2) The lowest down payment of 59,999 baht, plus free first-class car insurance, for customers to make it easy to own a Honda Brio Amaze; or
3) The most attractive monthly payment of only 3,813 baht with free first-class car insurance simply by joining the Honda Smile Pay program and paying just 128 baht per day;
2nd tier: Free 20” travel luggage worth 2,500 baht; and
3rd tier: A chance to win a Honda Click 125i motorcycle valued at 46,500 baht, with a total of 39 units to be given away in daily draws.
To experience the new Honda Brio Amaze and get more information, visit any Honda showroom nationwide, visit www.honda.co.th/brioamaze, or contact the Honda Call Center at 02-341-7777,
02-341-7888, or 02-341-7999.
VIA «Car Trends»