NEW DELHI: Honda Amaze offers 7-speed paddle shifters on the CVT versions of all three grades, V, VX and ZX, according to its current linked brochure. The automatic transmission is a CVT; the seven-speed description belongs to its manual-shift facility. Choosing a higher grade is therefore not necessary merely to obtain the paddles.
| Amaze grade | CVT paddle shifters | Remote engine start |
|---|---|---|
| V | 7-speed, CVT only | Not listed |
| VX | 7-speed, CVT only | CVT only |
| ZX | 7-speed, CVT only | CVT only |
Read the grade and transmission together
The brochure distinguishes equipment shared across the Amaze range from equipment limited to an automatic version. A mark under V, VX or ZX can still carry a “CVT only” qualification. Read the entire row before deciding that a feature shown for a grade will also be present on its manual equivalent.
That is the key distinction for the paddle-shifter row. Honda separately identifies the manual gearbox as having five forward speeds and a reverse gear. The CVT is described as a continuously variable transmission, with a seven-speed manual-shift mode and position indication. These descriptions should not be collapsed into a claim that every Amaze has the same gearbox.
For anyone reviewing a quotation, write the full grade and transmission together. “Amaze VX” is incomplete if the purpose is to check automatic-only equipment. Ask for the proposed car's specification sheet and match it against the order description before discussing a feature seen on a display vehicle.
Do not bundle the paddles with unrelated conveniences
Remote engine start is listed for VX and ZX with the CVT qualification, while the paddle-shifter row includes V as well. A photograph showing both features on an upper grade does not establish that they are sold as an inseparable package. Check each row independently.
The same approach helps when comparing comfort equipment. Ask the representative to demonstrate the functions actually fitted to the selected vehicle rather than working through a general Amaze presentation. Make a short list of the controls that matter to the regular driver, then mark which have been confirmed on the exact grade and transmission.
This is particularly useful for a family in which one person researches the car and another drives it daily. The first person may be comparing trim names, while the second is interested in the automatic selector, steering-wheel controls and familiarisation. Bringing both questions to the same demonstration prevents a feature expectation from being lost between them.
Use the published mileage figures carefully
Honda's current Amaze page lists 19.46 km/l for the CVT and 18.65 km/l for the manual. These are published fuel-efficiency figures, not a personal-commute guarantee. They also should not be treated as evidence that frequent paddle use will reproduce a particular consumption result.
The current product page identifies a 1.2-litre petrol engine and says a diesel version is not available. Its FAQ also mentions dealer-facilitated CNG retrofitment for selected variants. That last qualification does not establish automatic compatibility for every version, so anyone with a converted or proposed conversion vehicle should obtain the applicable configuration in writing.
For a meaningful demonstration, begin by assessing ordinary automatic driving and the clarity of the instruments. Then ask the representative to explain the manual-shift facility using the owner's manual. The purpose is to understand how the fitted car behaves and what its indications mean, rather than assuming a gear count describes the full driving experience.
Keep an equipment guide separate from operating instructions
A brochure confirms availability but does not supply every operating condition. Before using the paddles, locate the relevant instructions for the delivered car and ask about returning to normal automatic operation. Do not import a sequence from a different Honda, an earlier Amaze generation or an online discussion about another transmission.
Honda's current page lists a 416-litre boot. That gives the Amaze a separate family-car consideration beyond its transmission: the luggage opening and the suitcases or everyday bags the household actually uses. Include that practical inspection in the handover or demonstration rather than letting a discussion of steering-wheel paddles occupy the whole visit.
Our Amaze safety guide covers the protection equipment separately. The Amaze Anytime Warranty explainer addresses optional ownership cover, while the City and Amaze comparison provides related sedan context. None of those questions changes the CVT-only qualification attached to the paddle row.
Keep the confirmed specification with the delivery paperwork. For this Amaze range, the useful reading habit is simple: grade first, transmission second, then the qualification attached to each feature. It avoids treating an automatic-specific convenience as a reason to expect identical equipment on every car with the same trim badge.
Official sources: Honda's current Amaze page and linked equipment brochure.
