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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 May 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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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.

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Trending Questions on Honda Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts

JK

Looking for a comfortable SUV mainly for city driving in Chennai. I drive around 35 km per day and do not face too much bumper-to-bumper traffic. I am looking for a spacious 5-seater car with an automatic transmission and preferably a petrol engine, within a budget of ₹20 lakh. I currently own a 2013 Chevrolet Beat petrol manual. I do very minimal highway driving, with yearly highway usage of around 1,000-2,000 km.

Autocar India

Get the Kia Seltos 1.5 NA IVT - it is a comfortable and easy SUV to live with for your daily Chennai runs. The smooth automatic suits light traffic, the ride takes bad patches and speed breakers well, and the AC is strong, which matters in our weather. It is also properly spacious for five, with a relaxed back seat and easy ingress, so the upgrade from your beat will feel big without feeling bulky to drive.City mileage will sit around 11kpl, and the light steering makes parking and tight streets simple. Mid trims with the automatic should land around your Rs. 20 lakh mark in Chennai, and Hyundai’s wide service network helps for hassle-free ownership.One honest trade-off: the 1.5 NA is not exciting to drive on the highway, and the petrol auto is tuned more for smoothness than speed. If you want a bit more performance from a NA engine, look at the Honda Elevate CVT.

Alok Agarwal

Which sedan currently offers the best overall value for money within a budget of around ₹18 lakh, including hybrid options as well?

Autocar India

At the moment, the Honda City is the only mid-size sedan in the market with a hybrid powertrain, however it should cost you close to Rs 25 lakh on-road.Since you're looking for a value-for-money offering within Rs 18 lakh, the Hyundai Verna HX6+ 1.5 Petrol CVT is the one to go for. The car is feature-rich, comfortable, and very smooth to drive.

Mudit

My budget is around Rs. 12 lakh for a manual car. I am getting the Honda Elevate V for Rs. 11.9 lakh and the Kia Seltos base variant for Rs. 12.5 lakh. Which one should I consider? Alternatively, should I go for the Nexon CNG, considering it offers the flexibility of running on CNG as well? My monthly running is around 500-700 km, mostly in the city with occasional highway trips. Currently, I own a Honda City 5th Gen. Also, is buying a petrol vehicle a good decision right now, considering the concerns around increasing ethanol blending in fuel?

Autocar India

At 500-700km monthly, your usage isn't much to start with, hence opting for a CNG vehicle won't lead to significant financial benefit. Still, the Tata Nexon iCNG will have the lowest running costs, and if you don't mind a smaller car, that belongs to a segment lower compared to the Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos, go for it.The Elevate will seem very familiar, as it has the same powertrain as your City, and what works in its favour are its comfy seats and excellent ride quality. Do note, the Elevate won't be as efficient as your City on account of its shorter gearing and heavier kerb weight.The Kia Seltos is the most expensive here, but it also feels the most modern and refined. If you can stretch your budget, this is the one we'd recommend.

Yogesh

Please suggest a car for my usage requirements. My monthly running is around 2,000-2,500 km, with daily travel of nearly 200 km for commuting within Delhi NCR, so I am not considering a diesel car. I am a first-time buyer looking for a safe and reliable 5-seater family car. My driving ratio will be around 65% highway and 35% city use.

Autocar India

With a daily 200 km Delhi-NCR commute, mostly highway, five seats and no diesel, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid (petrol automatic) is the best fit. It keeps engine revs low on the highway and switches to electric drive often in slow city parts, so it feels smooth and calm after a long day. Toyota’s hybrid tech has a strong track record, and the brand’s wide service reach adds peace of mind for a first-time buyer. For safety, you get key features like six airbags and stability control on the higher trims, and the car feels steady at speed, which matters on expressways.Know the trade-offs. The hybrid costs more than a regular petrol, and the boot is a bit smaller because of the battery. Also, it is quick enough for safe passes, but it is not a thrill machine.If you prefer a sedan then consider the Honda City strong-hybrid.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Ravi

Please suggest a good value-for-money car under Rs.16 lakh that is suitable for a family of five. I am looking for a family-oriented car, preferably similar to the Hyundai Creta or Honda Elevate.

Autocar India

For a family of five under Rs. 16 lakh, the Honda Elevate is one of the strongest value for money options right now. It is well priced, offers a spacious cabin, a genuinely usable rear seat for three and Honda’s reliability reputation makes it an easy family car recommendation. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and dependable, though it is not the most exciting if outright performance matters.If you want something that feels more premium and more refined overall, the Hyundai Creta is a great option. It has a richer cabin, better feature set and feels more polished as an everyday family car. It is one of the most rounded choices in this segment.The new Kia Seltos is another strong contender and in some ways feels even more premium than the Creta. It has a spacious cabin, good comfort and a strong overall package, making it a very easy recommendation if you want something that feels a bit more upmarket.

Deepak Jain

I am planning to buy the Honda City facelift that was launched yesterday. How does it compare with the Volkswagen Virtus? I am also assuming that the government will continue supporting E20 fuel even if E85 is introduced in the future. So, is it still safe to buy a petrol vehicle in Delhi/NCR?

Autocar India

The new City facelift does make a stronger case now because Honda has added genuinely useful features like a larger infotainment screen and ventilated front seats, while pricing has remained fairly sensible. But fundamentally, the character of the car has not changed.Against the VW Virtus, the choice still comes down to personality. The Virtus is the more fun to drive option, especially with the turbo petrol engines, because it feels stronger, more eager and more engaging from behind the wheel. The City, on the other hand, is the more balanced sedan. The 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol is smooth, refined and easy to live with, but if outright performance is your priority, it will not feel as quick as the turbo Virtus. The City hybrid changes that equation because it is genuinely quick and can match the 1.5 TSI for straight line pace, but it is still not what you would call an enthusiast’s car.On the fuel front, yes, it is safe to buy a petrol car in Delhi NCR. Current mainstream petrol cars are already E20 compatible, and even if India eventually pushes toward higher ethanol blends, that transition will be gradual rather than an overnight switch. Beyond a certain point, if the country were to move meaningfully toward very high blends like E85, manufacturers would need proper flex fuel engines engineered for that fuel, and the government would also need to continue offering lower blend fuel options during any transition.

Volkswagen Virtus

Bharggav

I want to buy the Honda Amaze CVT. I live in a lower-tier city with moderate traffic. My driving will include city commutes mostly during weekdays, and some highway stretches during weekends. Which variant of Honda Amaze CVT should I get, VX or ZX? Can the adaptive cruise control on the ZX CVT be switched to normal (non-adaptive) cruise control mode? If not, will the ADAS and adaptive cruise control work during night time and in low-visibility areas? Please suggest if there is any other car option in this price range of under Rs 12 lakh (on-road) in the automatic segment.

Autocar India

We would suggest the Honda Amaze VX CVT as the sweet spot, not the ZX, unless you are comfortable spending nearly Rs 1 lakh extra for a few cosmetic additions and the Level 1 ADAS package. The Amaze’s real strengths are its smooth CVT, Honda’s long-term reliability, comfortable ride and easy ownership experience, and you get all of that in the VX without needing to stretch to the top trim.On the ADAS front, the Amaze uses a camera based Level 1 Honda Sensing system. That means the adaptive cruise control cannot be switched into a conventional non-adaptive cruise mode. It will work at night, but because it relies on a camera, its effectiveness depends heavily on visibility, clear lane markings and overall road conditions. In fog, heavy rain, glare or on poorly marked roads, performance can reduce. So we would see it as a useful convenience feature rather than a compelling enough reason on its own to choose the ZX.

Himanshu Chauhan

I am a first-time car buyer looking for a car within a budget of around ₹12 lakh. My main priorities are: A smooth automatic transmission with minimal jerks Decent build quality and safety I do not have very high mileage expectations - anything above 10 km/l in Gurgaon traffic would be acceptable Reliability and peace of mind for at least the next 10 years

Autocar India

Based on your priorities, the Hyundai i20 IVT would be our first recommendation. The IVT automatic is one of the smoothest gearboxes in this price range and is exactly the kind of transmission you should be looking at if you want a completely jerk-free city driving experience. The i20 also feels genuinely premium inside, with good cabin quality, solid feature content and in your budget, you can stretch to a well-equipped Asta variant with features like the Bose audio system and a nicely finished interior. Hyundai’s reliability and ownership experience also make it an easy long-term recommendation.If by build quality you specifically mean a stronger crash test safety proposition, then the Honda Amaze CVT is also worth serious consideration. Its CVT is equally smooth, Honda’s long-term reliability is excellent, and it feels like a sensible 10-year ownership choice. It may not feel as premium inside as the i20, but from a pure, dependable ownership perspective, it is a very strong alternative.

Mayank

Is Honda planning to bring the CR-V back to India through the CBU route, similar to the ZR-V?

Autocar India

Short answer: there is no official plan to bring the CR-V back to India right now, CBU or otherwise. Honda has not announced a relaunch, and dealers aren’t taking bookings.About the ZR-V, Honda is importing a few units under the 2,500-car rule to gauge interest in out market, and it's set to be unveiled today. A CBU ZR-V would be niche and pricey due to taxes, likely in the Rs 40-50 lakh range.Honda’s current focus in India is on higher volume mass market models and its first EV that's set to arrive next year.

kazi haque

Hi everyone, I need some advice on which car to buy in the Rs. 20 lakh budget range. My driving will be around 40% city and 60% highway. The usage will not be very high with mostly regular city drives and occasional long highway trips. I am currently confused between Honda Elevate and Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 GT Sports DSG. I am looking for something comfortable, reliable, fun to drive, and suitable for long-term ownership. Should I go with one of these two, or are there any other good options in this price range? I would really appreciate your suggestions and ownership experiences.

Autocar India

With a Rs. 20 lakh budget and your usage pattern, the Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 DSG automatic suits you better. The strong 1.5 turbo engine pulls cleanly for quick overtakes which makes highway drives fun. It stays steady at speed, and the comfy front seats as well as spacious boot work well for long trips. In the city, the automatic gearbox helps make driving in traffic easy and the car does not feel big to place or park either.Two things to note. The dual‑clutch automatic doesn't feel as smooth in slow speed traffic as a torque‑converter or a CVT. Also, the rear seat is not as spacious as the Elevate, so the Virtus is best for four adults.If long-term peace of mind is your priority over fun-to-drive, the Honda Elevate automatic is the safer pick. It is easy to drive in town, rides well on bad roads, and Honda ownership is simple, but the engine feels more sedate in comparison.

Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated on: 28 May 2026