Honda
Honda is pressing on in India with an Elevate facelift priced ₹11.80 lakh-₹18.30 lakh ex-showroom and a first electric SUV due by end of FY2026-27 (Autocar India, 8 Oct), yet its India share has slipped to around 1.3% from a 7.3% peak (MotorBeam, 7 Oct) and Elevate sales fell to 21,308 units in 2025 (Financial Express, 9 Oct). Rivals such as the Creta, selling over 15,000 units a month (Financial Express), face a weakened Honda until the 2028 sub-4-metre SUV arrives (MotorBeam).
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: Honda's facelift leaves clear gaps in hybrid powertrain, panoramic sunroof and screen size, and its larger and sub-4m SUVs are still a couple of years away.Reported: Honda's 2026 Elevate facelift retains the 1.5-litre petrol engine (120 bhp, 145 Nm) and adds an 8-way powered driver seat, seat ventilation and a 360-degree camera. Larger and sub-4m Honda SUVs are due in a couple of years.Watch:
- Reported: BigWing dealerships should contact the owners of the 96 Rebel 500 bikes built April to August 2025 and have torque-check slots ready from November 1, since the fix is free and a well-handled visit protects premium-customer trust.Reported: Honda recalls 96 Rebel 500 bikes in India over handle-lock screw; free fix at BigWing dealerships from November 1. Rebel 500 cruisers built April to August 2025 may have an under-tightened handle-lock screw.Watch:
Background
From 8 stories, the newest dated 9 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026.
Honda sells cars and motorcycles in India.
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Its car range includes the City sedan and the Elevate SUV, and its motorcycles include the CB350 and the Rebel 500 cruiser, which is serviced through BigWing dealerships.[1] source: autoX[2] source: ZigWheels[3] source: Times Now Auto MotorBeam reported that Honda has four models in India and that its market share is around 1.3%, down from a peak of 7.3%.[4] source: MotorBeam
The Elevate facelift was slated for an October 6, 2026 launch, with a pre-booking amount of Rs 21,000.[5] source: NDTV Profit Autocar India listed its ex-showroom price at Rs 11.80 lakh to Rs 18.30 lakh.[6] source: Autocar India Honda Elevate sold 21,308 units in 2025, down from 27,656 in 2024, and April 2025 was its lowest month at 935 units.[7] source: Financial Express In October 2026 Honda recalled 96 Rebel 500 bikes in India, built between April and August 2025, over a handle-lock screw. The free fix begins on November 1.[3] source: Times Now Auto The Honda CB350 costs Rs 1.95 lakh to Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom.[1] source: autoX
GaadiWaadi reported that Honda has committed about Rs. 1,200 crore at Tapukara, Rajasthan, to build the production version of its 0 Alpha concept, its first India electric SUV, due by end of FY2026-27.[8] source: GaadiWaadi MotorBeam reported that Honda plans a sub-4-metre SUV for India in 2028 with Tata Technologies.[4] source: MotorBeam
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Questions about Honda
What is Honda's current strategy in India?
In October 2026 Honda's Elevate facelift was slated for an October 6 launch with Rs 21,000 pre-bookings.[5] source: NDTV Profit Honda was also reported to have committed about Rs. 1,200 crore at Tapukara, Rajasthan, for its first India electric SUV,[8] source: GaadiWaadi and to plan a sub-4-metre SUV for 2028 with Tata Technologies.[4] source: MotorBeam
Who are Honda's main competitors?
ZigWheels compared the Skoda Slavia facelift with the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus.[2] source: ZigWheels GaadiWaadi reported that Honda's upcoming India electric SUV will compete with the Hyundai Creta Electric.[8] source: GaadiWaadi
Stories that mention Honda
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Honda is named in these stories but is not their subject.
- India sedan sales rise 5.3% to 35,119 units in September; Dzire falls 11.4% yet leads, Aura jumps 39.8%
- Skoda bets on a sedan revival: Slavia facelift targets 1,400–1,500 units a month as SUV fatigue sets in
- SEIKO opens 1,020 sq ft standalone watch salon in Kolkata to deepen East India presence
- Yamaha launches Chennai-made YZF-R2 at ₹2.30 lakh, targeting global exports
- Honda Elevate tops compact SUV ground-clearance comparison at 220 mm
- Honda Cars India names Toshiyuki Yanagisawa president and CEO
- Avis India plans ₹550 crore FY27 capex to expand fleet, targets ₹700 crore revenue