Honda Cars in India: Models, Prices and Buying Guide

By Ashish Arora

Updated Oct 7, 2026Published Jan 11, 20228 min read

Note (October 2026): The original top-ten list and price range described Honda’s older Indian line-up; most of those models (Jazz, WR-V, BR-V, Civic, CR-V, Accord) have since been discontinued in India, and current models and ex-showroom prices are given below.

As of October 2026, Honda Cars India sells five models: the second- and third-generation Amaze sedans, the City sedan (petrol or e:HEV self-charging hybrid), the Elevate SUV and the imported ZR-V hybrid SUV. CarDekho lists ex-showroom prices from about ₹5.99 lakh for the older Amaze to ₹47.99 lakh for the ZR-V.

The Honda Motor Company Ltd is a Japanese carmaker that operates worldwide. Its Indian arm, Honda Cars India Ltd, was founded on 5 December 1995 and has its head office in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Earlier reports put Honda’s Indian car sales in 2019 at about 1,36,000 units, mostly sedans, though that calendar-year total could not be independently confirmed. The Amaze alone sold 85,040 units in FY2018-19, its best year, according to Autocar Professional.

Honda Cars in India: What Buyers Should Know

The Honda Amaze was Honda’s best-selling sedan in India that year, with sales reported at close to 68 thousand. Honda’s Indian line-up has since become much smaller: the company stopped car production at its Greater Noida plant in December 2020 and consolidated manufacturing at Tapukara in Rajasthan. For comparison, Honda Cars India reported domestic sales of 6,014 units in July 2026. The Honda Shuttle hybrid has a powerful torque although the Shuttle is not part of Honda’s Indian line-up, which as of October 2026 consists of the Amaze, City, Elevate and ZR-V.

What features are Honda cars in India known for?

The reasons to buy new Honda cars vary from buyer to buyer. In India, Honda is best known for its sedans, the Amaze and the City, with the Elevate as its main SUV. Except for the ZR-V, which is imported fully built, Honda’s current models for India are made at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.

Honda’s usual selling points are styling, comfortable interiors, safety equipment, refined engines, alloy wheels, fuel economy and effective heating and air-conditioning. As of October 2026, six airbags are standard on the Amaze and the City, top variants of both offer Honda Sensing (Level 2 ADAS) features, and the third-generation Amaze holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating, according to CarDekho.

Which Honda cars were on the original top-ten list?

The original version of this article listed ten Honda variants that were on sale in India at the time. Most of those models have since been discontinued, so the list below is historical; the current line-up is covered later in this guide.

The first one in the list is the Honda BR-V S Diesel, next is the Honda jazz VX i-VTEC, the Honda WR-V S petrol is also in the list. Fourth was the Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT.

Somewhere in the middle of the list rests the Honda City VX i-VTEC and the Honda Amaze 1.2 VX i-VTEC. As we move to the latter part of the list there comes the impressive Honda Accord Hybrid and the Honda City S i-VTEC. The list ended with the Honda Civic ZX CVT i-VTEC and the Honda WR-V S Alive Edition petrol. Of these, the BR-V, Civic, CR-V and Accord left the Indian line-up in 2020 and the Jazz and WR-V in 2023, according to Wikipedia; only the City and the Amaze (now in newer versions) remain on sale as of October 2026.

How much does a new Honda car cost in India?

Honda prices in India depend on the model, variant, city and taxes. Ex-showroom prices are only the starting point; on-road prices add road tax, registration and insurance. Whether a given Honda is good value depends on the variant and the features a buyer actually needs. When this article was first written, on-road prices ranged from about Rs.9.28 lakh to Rs.49.94 lakh. As of October 2026, CarDekho lists ex-showroom prices from about ₹5.99 lakh (second-generation Amaze) to ₹47.99 lakh (ZR-V).

Where can you buy a new Honda car in India?

New Honda cars are sold through Honda’s authorized dealerships (CarDekho lists 339 Honda showrooms across India as of October 2026), and online car portals are widely used for research before a dealer visit. Droom is one example of an online car platform in India where buyers can browse cars and compare listings.

Platforms like Droom let buyers look at many models and brands in one place. A single-brand showroom cannot offer that range, although a test drive and a final price quote for a new car still come from an authorized dealer. Additionally, the buyers can take a detailed look at the cars and their features.

They can also take a clear look at their on-road prices. Both the on-road prices and the features of the cars can be compared. Comparing both helps buyers make an informed choice. These online platforms also offer a host of other related information like the insurance cost of the car, the loan details, etc.

All this and more is available right at the convenience and comfort of your house. Online car research became especially common during the COVID-19 pandemic, when this article was first written, and it remains a convenient first step before visiting a dealer.

Which Honda cars are sold in India now?

As of October 2026, Honda Cars India sells five models, according to CarDekho’s Honda listing. All prices below are ex-showroom; on-road prices are higher and vary by state.

Honda Amaze

The Honda Amaze is Honda’s entry-level sedan in India. The third-generation Amaze was unveiled on 4 December 2024 and uses a 1.2-litre petrol engine rated at 66 kW (89 hp); the diesel option was dropped. CarDekho lists claimed fuel efficiency of 18.65 kmpl with the manual and 19.46 kmpl with the CVT, a 416-litre boot, six airbags as standard and Honda Sensing ADAS on top variants. The Amaze passed 500,000 cumulative domestic sales in 2022, according to Autocar Professional.

Honda City

The Honda City has been sold in India since 1998, making it Honda’s longest-running nameplate there. A facelifted City launched in May 2026, according to CarDekho, with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine (claimed 17.8 kmpl manual, 18.4 kmpl CVT) or a 1.5-litre self-charging hybrid (claimed 27.26 kmpl). The hybrid’s boot is 410 litres against 506 litres for the petrol version.

Honda Elevate

The Honda Elevate is Honda’s mid-size SUV for India. It debuted on 6 June 2023, is built at Tapukara and uses a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine producing 89 kW (119 hp) with a 6-speed manual or a CVT. India-built Elevates are also exported to Japan, where the car is sold as the Honda WR-V. A facelifted Elevate was unveiled on 6 October 2026, according to Wikipedia.

Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V e:HEV is Honda’s flagship SUV in India. It was introduced on 22 May 2026 as a completely built-up (CBU) import at ₹47.99 lakh ex-showroom, according to Wikipedia.

Which Honda models have been discontinued in India?

Several models from the original top-ten list are no longer sold new in India. The years below are the Indian market periods given in Wikipedia’s Honda Cars India article.

CarDekho lists 292 Honda service centers in India as of October 2026, which owners of older Honda models can use for servicing.

How to choose the right Honda

• Budget under about ₹10 lakh ex-showroom: the Amaze is the only Honda in this range.
• Lowest fuel use: the City hybrid has the highest claimed efficiency in the line-up (27.26 kmpl).
• Higher seating position: the Elevate is Honda’s mainstream SUV.
• Premium hybrid SUV: the ZR-V, at a much higher price as an import.
• Automatic gearbox: the Amaze, City and Elevate all offer a CVT.

Claimed fuel-efficiency figures come from standardized tests; real-world figures are usually lower and depend on traffic and driving style.

How to buy a new Honda car in India: step by step

1. Set a total budget that includes the on-road price, not only the ex-showroom price.
2. Shortlist a model and variant by comparing features, safety equipment and claimed fuel efficiency.
3. Get written on-road quotes from more than one authorized Honda dealer, with insurance, registration and accessories itemized.
4. Take a test drive of the exact engine and gearbox you plan to buy.
5. Arrange finance if needed; see this guide to applying for a car loan.
6. Compare insurance quotes rather than accepting the dealer’s default; this guide to car insurance in India explains the options.
7. Inspect the car at delivery before signing the final papers.

First-time buyers may also find this guide on how to buy your first car useful, and anyone undecided between owning and leasing can read buying or leasing a new car.

Written byAshish Arora

Ashish Arora is a digital marketer and blockchain enthusiast. He is running his many blogs and sharing his 3.5+ years of experience with the online community.

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