PUNE: Honda, the Japanese car giant introduced a new top-end VX CVT (automatic) trim to its popular Amaze sedan range with a price tag of Rs 8.56 lakh for petrol engine at pan India showroom to boost sales.

Earlier, the CVT (automatic) variant was available only in the S and V grades of Honda Amaze.

The VX automatic trim is placed above these grades and is available in petrol and diesel. The Honda Amaze diesel VX CVT has been priced at Rs 9.56 lakh. The features list that will be offered on the VX CVT trim include 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with turn by turn navigation, Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity, steering mounted voice control switches and rear camera.

"The second generation Honda Amaze set a new benchmark in its segment with over 20 per cent of our customers opting for advanced CVT variants in both petrol and diesel," Rajesh Goel, Senior Vice President and Director, Sales and Marketing at Honda Cars India, said.

He said the new VX CVT variant of Honda Amaze completes the top spec VX range, widening the choice for buyers.