Honda Cars in India
Honda is known for smooth, reliable petrol engines and comfortable, easy-to-drive cars. See Honda prices, mileage, specs and owner reviews here.
Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
₹6.97 Lakh onwards
Ask anyone about Honda in India and the talk lands on one car: the City. That sedan built the brand's image for refined, long-lasting petrol engines and easy ownership. Decades on, the Honda City is still the hero that pulls people into showrooms.
Honda keeps things tight with just 5 models: three sedans and two SUVs. Prices run from about Rs 6.98 Lakh to Rs 49.99 Lakh. The older Amaze 2nd Gen opens the range, and the third generation Honda Amaze is the better-equipped compact sedan just above it. The ZR-V sits at the top as the priciest SUV in the range, with the Elevate slotting in between.
What ties the small lineup together is smooth power and fuss-free running. Honda petrol and hybrid engines feel polished and tend to age well, which keeps resale strong. The City hybrid in particular gives real fuel savings on daily city runs. Service is cheap and parts are easy to find across the country.
The choice is narrow next to a Toyota or Hyundai, yet every car here is a known, safe bet. You give up variety, but you gain a lineup with almost no weak links. Nobody buys a Honda for a long feature list or bold styling. They buy it for engines that last and a car that rarely lets them down. For fewer surprises across years of driving, Honda cars in India stay a sensible pick.
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Honda SUVs
In SUVs, Honda sells the mid-size Elevate and the premium ZR-V. The Elevate is the volume model, aimed at buyers who want Honda's petrol refinement and reliability in a taller body. The ZR-V sits above it as a pricier flagship. Weigh them up below, and read genuine reviews from Honda SUV owners.
Honda Sedans
Honda sells three sedans: the new Amaze, the older Amaze 2nd Gen that stays on sale as the cheapest Honda, and the mid-size City. The City has been a family favourite in India for years, known for its smooth petrol engine and strong resale. Both Amazes cover the sub-4m budget end. Line them up below, and read what owners honestly report.
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Honda Market Share in India
- Maruti Suzuki41.8%
- Tata14.3%
- Mahindra12.7%
- Hyundai11.9%
- Toyota6.3%
- Kia5.9%
- Škoda + Volkswagen1.9%
- MG1.5%
- Honda1.3%
- Renault0.8%
- Other brands1.6%
Honda is now a small player in India by volume, with about 1.3 percent of the passenger vehicle market in August 2026. That is a long way from its earlier City-driven peak. Today it sells just a handful of petrol models, including e:HEV strong hybrids. For a buyer, Honda still means refined, dependable engines and solid resale, but the smaller range and network mean fewer models and showrooms to choose from than before.
Source: VAHAN, the government vehicle registration database. Share of India's passenger vehicle market by new-car registrations, August 2026 (3,96,269 units). Figures change over time and are refreshed as new data is published.
Honda cars: frequently asked questions
Does Honda sell a diesel car in India?
No. Honda has moved fully to petrol in India, and not a single model in the range runs on diesel. Our team went through every Honda brochure to confirm it. What you get instead are refined, long-lasting petrol engines, and two of them come as strong hybrids. The City and the ZR-V both use Honda's e:HEV setup, which combines a petrol engine with two electric motors for much better economy. So if you wanted diesel for low running costs on long drives, look at the City e:HEV at a claimed 27.26 kmpl first. It often beats a diesel on fuel bills.
Which Honda car is the most fuel efficient?
The strong hybrids lead by a clear margin. The Honda City e:HEV tops the range at a claimed 27.26 kmpl, which is remarkable for a petrol midsize sedan. The ZR-V, Honda's 2.0 litre hybrid SUV, follows at a certified 22.80 kmpl. Among the regular petrol cars, the Amaze is the most frugal, rated between 18.65 and 19.46 kmpl depending on the gearbox. The Elevate petrol is rated at 15.31 kmpl with the manual and 16.61 kmpl with the CVT, and the City petrol at 17.77 to 17.97 kmpl. If low fuel bills matter most, start with the City e:HEV below. The figures for every variant are listed on each model page.
What is Honda's e:HEV hybrid, and which models use it?
e:HEV is Honda's strong hybrid system. It pairs a petrol engine with two electric motors to cut fuel use, mainly in town. You never plug it in, because the petrol engine keeps the battery charged as you drive. Two Hondas offer it today. The City e:HEV runs a 1.5 litre setup with an e-CVT and returns a claimed 27.26 kmpl. It also feels quicker in town than the plain petrol City. The ZR-V steps up to a 2.0 litre hybrid making 181 bhp, certified at 22.80 kmpl. You can compare both on the model pages below.
How many SUVs does Honda sell, and what are they?
Honda gives you two SUVs, at opposite ends of the market. The Elevate is the compact one, built on a 1.5 litre petrol engine with a manual or CVT. It seats five, carries 458 litres of boot and sits on 220 mm of ground clearance, with prices from 11.80 lakh to 18.40 lakh. Above it sits the ZR-V, Honda's flagship. It is a five seat premium SUV using a 2.0 litre strong hybrid, priced at 49.99 lakh in one fully loaded variant. When we compared the two, the Elevate suits daily family use and the ZR-V targets buyers who want a loaded hybrid.
Where do Honda's prices start?
Prices open with the Amaze 2nd Gen at 6.98 lakh ex-showroom, the older shape of the compact sedan that Honda still sells. The new Amaze starts at 7.65 lakh for the V manual, with a 416 litre boot and the same 1.2 litre petrol engine. From there the Elevate SUV starts at 11.80 lakh and the City sedan at about 12 lakh. The top of the range is the ZR-V premium hybrid SUV at 49.99 lakh ex-showroom. Ex-showroom leaves out RTO and insurance, so your real cost is higher. To see the on-road figure for your city, use the price tools on each model page below. We checked every one of these prices for October 2026.
Should you buy the Honda City petrol or the e:HEV hybrid?
It comes down to budget against running cost. The City petrol uses a 1.5 litre engine with a manual or CVT, returns close to 18 kmpl, and starts near 12 lakh for the SV. The City e:HEV adds an electric motor and an e-CVT, lifting mileage to a claimed 27.26 kmpl, well above the petrol. That hybrid tops out at 21.36 lakh for the ZX+ grade. If you drive long daily distances in the city, the e:HEV earns back its premium on fuel. If your run is short or your budget tight, the petrol makes more sense. Full variant prices sit below.