Honda Cars Strengthens India Commitment with Ambitious Future Roadmap Showcases recently launched New Honda City in Chennai
Chennai, July 13, 2026: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Indian market while outlining its growth roadmap through 2030. The company highlighted that India is among Honda’s top three priority markets globally and will play an important role in driving the company’s future growth.
As part of its long-term strategy, Honda will focus on strengthening its competitiveness through a robust product pipeline and enhanced cost efficiencies. The future portfolio will feature a mix of global SUVs and India-focused products. The company has announced it will introduce new offerings in sub-4-meter SUV and mid-size SUV segments from 2028 onwards, catering to evolving customer preferences and expanding market opportunities.
The roadmap also includes the launch of Honda Cars India’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in the second half of FY 2026–27. Road testing of the model has already commenced in India, marking a significant milestone in Honda’s electrification journey.
The company also showcased the newly launched New Honda City, featuring a refreshed sporty design, enhanced premium features, advanced safety technologies, and a choice of Petrol and Strong Hybrid powertrains. In addition, Honda shared details of the All-New Honda ZR-V, the company’s newly introduced global premium hybrid SUV.
The company also emphasized the strategic importance of key markets such as Tamil Nadu which continue to play a key role in driving the company's sales performance.
Commenting on the company’s plans, Mr. Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd., said “Honda is entering an exciting phase in India, backed by a strong long-term vision and a robust product pipeline. As one of Honda’s top three priority markets globally, India continues to play an important role in our future growth strategy, with six strategic launches planned this year."
He further added, "Tamil Nadu is one of our key markets in India, contributing approximately 12% to our overall domestic sales. The state continues to be an important pillar of our growth, supported by a strong and loyal customer base that has consistently appreciated Honda’s products and technologies. Models such as the Honda City, Honda Elevate and Honda Amaze have received an encouraging response from customers across the region, reflecting the trust and affinity that customers have built with the Honda brand over the years. We are confident that the New Honda City, with its refreshed sporty design, enhanced premium features, advanced safety technologies and strong hybrid option, will further strengthen Honda’s presence in Tamil Nadu and continue to resonate with customers in this important market. We look forward to welcoming many more customers to the Honda family.”
New Honda City – ‘All New Vibe’
The New Honda City builds on its iconic legacy with a refreshed sporty design, enhanced premium features, advanced safety technologies, and Honda’s signature engaging driving dynamics. Based on the concept of ‘Sharpen’, the model combines sporty styling with modern sophistication to deliver pride of ownership and driving pleasure.
Key highlights include a redesigned front and rear exterior featuring Signature Blade Eye LED lighting, connected front light bar, sporty alloy wheels, and a new Crystal Black Pearl colour option. Inside, the sedan offers premium dual-tone interiors, a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, and USB-C charging ports.
The New Honda City is equipped with Honda SENSING ADAS, featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System, Lead Car Departure Notification, and Auto High Beam.
The New Honda City is available with two
powertrain options:
● Honda’s original Self-charging Two Motor Strong Hybrid e:HEV system with e-CVT delivering Combined Max Power of 126 PS power, Max Torque of 253 Nm @ 0 – 3000 rpm and outstanding fuel efficiency of 27.26* km/l, while seamlessly switching between EV, Hybrid and Engine drive modes.
● 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol engine paired with a 6-speed MT or 7-speed CVT, producing 121 PS @ 6600 rpm and 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm, while delivering fuel efficiency of 17.77* km/l (MT) and 17.97* km/l (CVT).
To ensure complete peace of mind, New City will come with a 3-year unlimited kilometre standard warranty, extendable up to 7 years, along with an Anytime Warranty Ω of up to 10 years/120,000 km. The Honda City e:HEV comes with benefits from an 8-year/160,000 km warranty on the Lithium-ion battery and a 5-year/100,000 km warranty on hybrid system components.
Price in INR (Ex-Showroom, Chennai):
New City SV V ZX ZX+
MT 11,99,900 13,29,900 15,25,900 16,14,900
CVT - 14,29,900 16,25,900 17,14,900
e:HEV - - - 20,99,900
- Additional price applicable on Pearl Exterior Colours
All-New Honda ZR-V
Making its India debut, the All-New Honda ZR-V expands Honda’s premium hybrid portfolio in the country. Built around the concept of “Brilliant Liberation,” the ZR-V combines sporty performance, sophisticated styling, and premium comfort to deliver an engaging driving experience.
The SUV is powered by Honda’s advanced 2.0L Sports Hybrid system, combining a direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine with a dual-motor hybrid setup and e-CVT. It delivers a combined output of 184 PS, 315 Nm of torque, and a fuel efficiency of 22.79* km/l, while seamlessly switching between Electric, Hybrid, and Engine drive modes.
The ZR-V features a bold exterior design highlighted by a distinctive front grille, full LED lighting, sporty 18-inch alloy wheels, and aerodynamic styling elements. Inside, the premium all-black cabin offers leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, and a 12-speaker Bose® Premium Surround Sound System.
Designed to offer sedan-like driving dynamics with SUV practicality, the ZR-V provides spacious interiors, versatile cargo space, advanced convenience features, and enhanced visibility for greater driving confidence.
Safety is further strengthened with Honda SENSING ADAS, featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System, Lead Car Departure Notification, and Auto High Beam. Additional safety features include 8 airbags, 360-degree camera, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Descent Control, and Driver Attention Monitor.
The all-new ZR-V will be offered in four premium colour options: Twilight Mist Black Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl.
Complete peace of mind
It will come with 3-year Unlimited kilometres Standard warranty, Extended Warranty up-to 7 year Unlimited kilometres, Anytime Warranty Ω up-to 10 year/120,000kms from the date of purchase. It comes with a standard 8-year/160,000 Km (whichever is earlier) warranty on Lithium-ion Battery and 5-year/100,000 km (whichever is earlier) warranty on Hybrid System components.
The All New Honda ZR-V is being imported from Japan as a Completely Built Unit. Customers can now pre-book the ZR-V at Honda dealerships across India, with deliveries scheduled to begin from July 2026.
*As certified under Rule 115 of the CMVR
Ω10 year Anytime Warranty is extendable up to the maximum age of 10 years/1 20 000 kilometres by renewing every year and is applicable from the date of purchase of car.
About Honda Cars India Ltd.
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, was established in December 1995 with a commitment to provide Honda’s passenger car models and technologies, to the Indian customers. HCIL’s corporate office is based in Greater Noida, UP and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located at Tapukara, District. Alwar, Rajasthan.
The company’s product range includes Honda Amaze, Honda City and Honda Elevate which are manufactured in India. The recently introduced global SUV Honda ZR-V will be sold as a CBU imported from Japan. Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, apart from their established qualities of durability, reliability, safety, and fuel-efficiency. The company has a strong sales and distribution network spread across the country.
Besides the new car business, Honda offers a one-stop solution for buying and selling pre-owned cars through its business function Honda Auto Terrace. The Honda Certified Pre-owned cars come with an assurance of quality and peace of mind that caters to the diverse and burgeoning needs of pre-owned car buyers across the country.
