Honda Cars India holds just over 2 percent market share, with a sales decline of over 5 percent in the financial year 2024. However, the Elevate midsize SUV helped the company regain market share, contributing 39 percent to its total sales in the last fiscal year. Aiming to further strengthen its market position, the Japanese automaker has planned six new models, including the new-gen Amaze and City sedans, a three-row SUV, a subcompact SUV, and the Elevate EV. Let’s take a closer look at the key details of the upcoming Honda cars.
Upcoming Honda Cars In India
The new-generation Honda Amaze will be the first product to roll out from the company’s stable. Based on the Elevate’s platform, the subcompact sedan will debut in December 2024, with its market release taking place in early 2025. Major changes will be made to its design and interior, while the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine will be carried forward from the current generation.
Honda has confirmed the Elevate EV launch for 2026. The electric SUV will be underpinned by a modified version of its ICE counterpart and will feature some EV-specific design elements, including a closed-off grille, revised bumper, and new headlamps. As of now, there is no information on its powertrain. However, the Honda Elevate EV is expected to come with a battery pack ranging between 50kWh and 60kWh, with a front-wheel-mounted electric motor. This electric SUV will deliver a range of around 500km on a full charge.
Honda’s all-new modular PF2 platform will debut with the brand’s new 7-seater SUVslated to go on sale in 2027. Once launched, it will compete with the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, and Hyundai Alcazar. The three-row SUV could be offered with 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol and 1.5L strong hybrid powertrain options.
The new-generation Honda City will be the second product to be based on the PF2 architecture, which is likely to promise best-in-class cabin space and boot area. The sedan will undergo comprehensive changes inside and out while retaining the existing engines. The all-new City’s launch is slated for 2028.
After the discontinuation of the WR-V, Honda currently has no offering in the subcompact SUV segment. Considering the segment’s growth, the Japanese automaker has planned a new sub-4 metre SUV, set to arrive in 2029. Like Honda’s 7-seater SUV and the new City, it will be built on the PF2 modular platform and come with the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine. Honda will also introduce one of its global EVs in India in 2029. Details of this model are not available at this time.
