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


















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.
Trending Questions on Honda Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts
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?
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.
I'm looking to buy a car primarily for city driving with a budget of 10 lakh or less. I'm considering the Honda Amaze, Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Skoda Kylaq. Would you recommend any of these, or is there another option I should consider?
If your driving is almost entirely in the city and you don't specifically need the higher seating position of an SUV, the Honda Amaze would be our recommendation. It is refined, comfortable, easy to drive and backed by Honda's excellent reputation for reliability and low maintenance. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is another excellent choice if fuel efficiency and widespread service support are your top priorities.If you prefer an SUV, we'd narrow it down to the Skoda Kylaq and the Mahindra XUV 3XO. The Kylaq is the more enjoyable car to drive, with excellent ride and handling, while the 3XO offers more features, a roomier cabin and strong safety credentials. Both are among the best compact SUVs in the segment.For a Rs 10 lakh budget, however, we'd lean towards the Honda Amaze or Maruti Suzuki Dzire, as you'll be able to buy a higher variant with more equipment rather than stretching for an entry-level SUV.
Hi, I am currently driving Hyundai Venue manual and am planning to upgrade. I have narrowed my search down to Honda Elevate CVT and Kia Seltos IVT. Since my usage is mostly within Bangalore and to my native place Chikmagalur (mostly ghats) once every 2-3 months. Which car is best suited for this purpose?
Pick the Kia Seltos IVT. Its refined 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine and the smooth CVT automatic makes it ideal for Bangalore traffic. It has enough power for your outstation drives on ghats. The Seltos also has a more premium and quieter cabin compared to the Elevate, it has more features and its a larger SUV too, so it's better suited for families. The Kia's ride is also comfortable, be it in the city or out on the highway. The Elevate CVT will be more affordable to buy and you'll also appreciate the peace of mind associated with Honda ownership. But as a package, it isn't as rounded as the Seltos. So for your use case, the Seltos IVT is the one to go for.
Which is better among the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, the Honda City Strong Hybrid, or the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid? These are the cars I have shortlisted, and I am confused about which one to buy. Please advise.
The Victoris and the Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid are mechanically identical, sharing the same Toyota-sourced hybrid powertrain. The difference is in the execution. The Victoris offers a cabin that looks and feels more premium, and at a similar price, it represents better value for money. Unless you specifically prefer the Maruti's styling or dealership, we'd lean towards the Victoris.The Honda City e:HEV has the more sophisticated hybrid system. Its larger battery and more powerful electric motors mean it spends more time driving on electric power and feels more effortless, especially in city traffic. However, the jump in price from the standard City to the hybrid is substantial because of lower localisation, making it harder to justify on value alone.The final decision comes down to what you prioritise. If you're looking for the most advanced hybrid technology regardless of cost, the Honda City e:HEV is the better engineering package. But if you're after the best balance of efficiency, value, practicality and long-term ownership, we'd recommend the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid.
How is the Honda Amaze VX Manual for city driving, and what is its mileage?
Good for city use, the Honda Amaze VX manual is easy to drive and park thanks to a light clutch and steering, a smooth-shifting gearbox, and its compact size. Ride comfort over broken roads is quite sorted and visibility is clear, so stop-go traffic feels less tiring.In real city traffic you can expect around 12-14 kpl. The official figure is 18.6 kpl, and on calmer suburban runs you should see about 15-17 kpl if you drive gently.One thing to keep in mind: the 1.2 petrol is not the most powerful especially with a full load, so quick gaps often need a downshift. It is happy at city speeds but feels a bit out of breath for fast highway overtakes. If most of your running is within town with the odd ring-road stretch, it fits well. If you plan heavy highway use with a full load, you might wish for more punch.
I use my car for a daily commute of 20-30 km, and we rarely travel outside the city, only once every few months. Should I buy an EV, a hybrid, or a petrol car? My budget is Rs. 15-18 lakh.
Buy an EV if you have a parking spot with a plug, because your 20-30 km daily run is exactly what EVs are best at. You will top up at home once or twice a week, spend far less than petrol, and enjoy a quiet, easy drive in traffic. Since you rarely go out of town, the odd highway trip can be planned around chargers, or you can just borrow or rent a petrol car when needed. In your budget, Tata Punch EV and Tata Nexon EV fit well.If home charging is not possible, buy a simple petrol automatic and skip hybrids. With your low running, the hybrid premium takes ages to recover, and most strong-hybrid trims that make sense cross Rs. 20 lakh on-road. Good petrol picks around Rs. 15-18 lakh are Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq or VW Taigun. They will be easy in the city and stress-free for the rare road trip.
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?
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.
I am planning to buy a manual car under a budget of Rs. 15 lakhs. This would be my first car and will only be used for weekend getaways upto a very short distance in Mumbai city. I will not use it for office commutation. I need your expert advice on this as I will be opting for BH registration.
We'd recommend the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ Manual. With a budget of Rs. 15 lakh, a manual gearbox and the car being used primarily for weekend getaways, it offers one of the most enjoyable driving experiences in this price range. The 1.0-litre TSI engine is now well proven, and the Kylaq's ride and handling make it particularly rewarding on winding roads and long highway drives.Another car worth considering is the Honda Elevate Manual. It trades some of the Kylaq's driving excitement for a more spacious cabin, a simpler naturally aspirated petrol engine and Honda's excellent reputation for long-term reliability. If your priorities lean more towards relaxed ownership than enthusiastic driving, it's a compelling alternative.
What is the best car under 20lacs? I need a manual sedan car to commute daily to my office from Delhi to Gurugram.
The Hyundai Verna HX8 Turbo-petrol manual is a good option. The turbo-petrol engine is refined and delivers strong performance. Its clutch and gearbox are buttery smooth, and it rides well too, so overall the Verna feels very user-friendly for your daily commutes. Moreover, it is feature-loaded and delivers good value-for-money.Alternatively, you could consider the recently updated Honda City ZX Plus MT, which will fall within your Rs 20 lakh budget. While its feature list is similar to the Verna's, the Honda also gets ADAS, which the Verna manual misses.
Hi, I had booked my Seltos on the 12th of April. They said 9weeks, but it's yet to be delivered. Then on the 2nd of July, the dealership pings me and says the cost of my HTK (O) will rise by around 35k. I am also unable to take the delivery of the car due to health reasons for the next 2 months. I am thinking of cancelling this booking and then maybe looking at the car again around Diwali, when there might be discounts on it, or in the meantime, the elevate / tekton will also launch, so it might be worth looking at that also? Or should I speak to my dealer to hold the car for 2 months? The price rise isn't much, but the whole Kia experience so far has left a bad taste in the mouth.
The biggest reason isn't the Rs 35,000 price increase, but the fact that you won't be able to take delivery for another two months and that your experience with the dealership has already left a bad impression. Buying a new car should be an exciting experience, and if the ownership journey has started on the wrong note, there's little reason to rush into it.By the time you're ready to buy again, you'll have more options to consider. The Honda Elevate facelift is expected to arrive soon, while the recently launched Nissan Tekton also looks promising. Diwali is traditionally a period when manufacturers and dealers offer attractive discounts and schemes, so you may be able to offset some or even all of the recent price increase.
Last Updated on: 14 Jul 2026








