Introduction

Honda Amaze Crystal Black Pearl is now available in India, adding a new premium shade to the 3rd-gen compact sedan’s colour palette and targeting style-conscious, younger buyers who prefer darker finishes. It’s a cosmetic update and the new colour is available across V, VX and ZX trims without changing specifications or variant strategy. Because the Amaze now caters to a popular trend – black-themed aesthetics – without changing the value equation that makes it appealing.

New colour, wider appeal

• Crystal Black Pearl joins six existing shades, making it seven in total and is available on all three trims from day one.
• Honda says black is growing in popularity among younger buyers and this colour will enhance the Amaze’s road presence and premium feel.
• No exterior design changes come with the colour; the compact sedan format and signature lighting remains the same.

Interior and features

• The cabin gets the latest update: 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 7-inch colour TFT MID for key driving data.
• Honda Sensing is a key differentiator, making the Amaze one of the most affordable ADAS equipped passenger cars in India with features like Adaptive Cruise Control, CMBS and LKAS on higher trims.
• Six airbags, ABS with EBD, VSA and hill-start assist are part of the safety package depending on variant.

Engine and performance

• The sedan continues with the 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC petrol engine with 5-speed manual or CVT automatic.
• Outputs remain around 90 PS and 110 Nm, in line with segment norms for urban-friendly driving and efficiency.
• ARAI certified efficiency is up to 18.65 km/l (MT) and 19.46 km/l (CVT) which keeps the Amaze competitive on daily running costs.

Price and availability

No separate price has been announced for the Crystal Black Pearl; the colour is available across the existing V, VX, and ZX trims. The 3rd-gen Amaze range is currently priced between ₹8.10 lakh and ₹11.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), though Honda has announced that prices will be reduced from September 22 as a result of the new GST 2.0 reforms, making the car even more affordable. The new colour is available now, with broader dealer availability to follow in regular inventory cycles.

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Competition and positionin

• In the compact sedan space, the Amaze competes with Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor with a petrol-only lineup and strong safety-tech.
• Crystal Black Pearl is the current black-themed trend across segments, so the Amaze gets showroom freshness without a hardware update.
• With ADAS in higher trims and competitive efficiency, the Amaze remains a tech-savvy value proposition for first-time and family buyers.

Conclusion

The Crystal Black Pearl is a simple way to add more appeal to the Amaze for younger, style conscious buyers without changing the ownership costs and specs – timely as black editions are gaining traction across the segment.