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Honda cars in India (7)

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) is a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd, a Japanese automobile company. The brand has been present in the Indian market since the mid-1990s, when it set up a manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Its first model for India was the Honda City, which remains one of its most popular cars even today. Over the years, Honda introduced a range of models across segments, including the Accord, CR-V, Brio, BR-V, and Mobilio, many of which have now been discontinued.

 

Honda Latest Update

Here are the latest updates related to the Honda cars in India, as of July current_year}}:

 

  • May 15, 2026: The brand has unveiled a new hybrid sedan prototype, featuring an updated hybrid system that aims to improve fuel efficiency by more than 10 percent over the previous setup.
  • May 14, 2026: Honda has announced plans to introduce new compact and midsize SUVs for India, with launches set to begin from 2028
  • January 14, 2026: Honda increases Elevate prices by up to Rs 60,000.
  • January 13, 2026: Honda to introduce a new logo from 2027 for its future models
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Radiant Red Metallic color image
7
17.8-27.3 kmpl
Petrol, Hybrid, Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Automatic
Honda Amaze Front View
Honda Amaze Front Right Three Quarter
Honda Amaze Front Right Three Quarter
Honda Amaze Front View
Honda Amaze Front Left Three Quarter
8
18.6-19.5 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Upcoming
Crystal Black Pearl color image
2026
Exp. Launch
Honda Elevate Front Left Three Quarter
Honda Elevate Front Left Three Quarter
Honda Elevate Front View
8
15.3-16.9 kmpl
Petrol
Manual
Concept Revealed
Upcoming
Honda Elevate facelift
Upcoming
Late 2026
Exp. Launch

FAQs

As of now there are 3 Honda cars available for sale in India. The Honda car price starts at 7.51 lakh and goes up to 20.00 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the model and variant selected. 

Honda currently sells one SUV in India, the Honda Elevate. Its ex-showroom price starts at ₹11.68 lakh.

Honda offers two sedans in India: Amaze and City. The Amaze is priced between ₹7.51 lakh and ₹10.00 lakh. Meanwhile, the Honda City price starts at ₹12.00 lakh and goes up to ₹20.00 lakh (ex-showroom).

Yes. There are 4 new Honda cars scheduled to launch in India. The list includes: Honda City facelift, Honda Elevate facelift, Honda Prelude, and Honda ZR-V. All are expected to launch in 2026. The brand has also unveiled 0 Alpha concept.

Need an expert opinion on your car related queries?

Trending Questions on Honda Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts

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I am a new driver and am looking to buy my first new car for a family of five. It will be used for both city and highway driving. I have shortlisted the Honda Amaze VX, Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXi, Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta, and Skoda Kylaq Signature. My priorities are comfort, safety and value for money. Also, should I choose a manual or an automatic?

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Go for the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic. It is the most complete package here, offering a higher seating position, better visibility and a more confidence-inspiring driving experience, which is especially helpful for a new driver. The Kylaq is also a genuinely safe car with a strong crash-test rating, and the 1.0 TSI engine, paired with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic, is smooth, reliable, and well-suited to both city and highway driving. The Signature trim is well-equipped, so you won't miss out on key features.Between a manual and an automatic car, go for the automatic. It removes the stress of clutch control in traffic and makes driving far easier, especially as you build confidence. The Kylaq’s automatic is a conventional torque converter, which is smooth and proven.The Honda Amaze VX and Maruti Dzire ZXi are both good value, reliable and comfortable, but they are smaller inside and do not offer the same level of driving experience as the Kylaq. The Baleno Zeta is spacious and feature-rich, but as a hatchback, it does not offer the same visibility or ground clearance as the Kylaq.Overall, the Kylaq Signature automatic is the best fit for your priorities of comfort, safety and value for money.

VehicleSkoda Kylaq
VehicleHonda Amaze
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Dzire
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Dear Autocar Team, I am looking to replace our household’s trusty Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT model. This vehicle serves strictly as our secondary car, and its duties are entirely urban: daily school runs, grocery trips, and the occasional trek across the city. It will not see any highway use. Given that city traffic is notorious for tanking the fuel efficiency of petrol cars, I am wondering if shifting to an EV makes sense. I have been looking closely at the Tata Punch EV as a potential replacement. Could you please advise on the following: 1. For an exclusively urban, low-to-medium mileage use-case, is an EV truly recommended over traditional ICE automatic models, and will it be economically viable in the long run? 2. How does the Punch EV fare as a pure city commuter in terms of real-world range, ease of driving in traffic, and long-term reliability? Are there specific variants you recommend? 3. Are there any other petrol, automatic or EV alternatives in this segment that I should consider before making my decision?

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Yes, switch to an EV if you have a fixed parking spot where you can install a home charger - for a pure city, second car, the Tata Punch EV fits best. Stop-go traffic is where EVs save the most, and with low maintenance and cheap electricity, the math works out over a few years. If you cannot charge at home, skip the EV idea.As a city commuter, the Punch EV is easy. Light steering, smooth creep, strong regen that lets you use the brake less, and ground clearance for bad roads. In real use, the Medium Range handles a typical week of school runs and errands on a single charge; the Long Range provides more buffer if others in the family do longer loops. Tata’s EVs have held up well so far, and support is wide. For variants, pick the Medium Range if your daily running is short and you can top up at home; choose the Long Range only if you want to charge less often. The 7.2 kW home charger is nice to have, not a must-have.Also, look at the Tata Tiago EV for a lower price, and the MG Comet if you want something compact. If you stay petrol, the Hyundai i20 IVT or Amaze CVT automatics are the easiest city alternatives.

VehicleTata Punch EV
VehicleTata Tiago EV
VehicleMG Comet
VehicleHyundai i20
VehicleHonda Amaze

Last Updated on: 14 Jul 2026