City, Elevate, And Amaze Boosts Honda Cars India YoY Sales Growth To 31% In May 2026

Honda Cars India has seen its year-on-year growth increase by 31% in May 2026 as a result of sustained demand for models such as the City, Elevate, and Amaze. The Japanese automaker, which recently launched the updated City in India, sold 5,111 units in the domestic market last month, which represents a growth of 29.39% over 3,950 units sold in the same month last year. It shipped 2,742 units in the global markets, compared to 2,035 units in May 2025. This indicated a rise of 34.74% year-on-year. Overall, the domestic and export numbers helped Honda to record a positive growth. It sold 7,853 units in total, which is 1,868 units more than the 5,985 units sold in the same month last year.

Honda Cars India May 2026 Sales: Which Models Are In Demand?

The Honda City has been a benchmark for the brand ever since

its launch. The mid-size sedan was updated recently, and is now priced starting at Rs 11.99 (introductory, ex-showroom). While the engine options remain the same, the new City now gets an aggressive front fascia. It also comes with a larger touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera. The City continues to attract family buyers and long-distance commuters. The strong brand loyalty and consistent feature updates have kept it relevant despite rising SUV competition.

Apart from the City, Honda sees demand for the Amaze. The new-gen Amaze underwent a makeover in 2024. It now comes with an updated design, inspired by the larger sibling, the Elevate, as well as features such as a new floating infotainment, Level-2 ADAS, and wireless phone charging. It continues to be a preferred choice among first-time car buyers and fleet operators for its fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs. Another popular model in the range is the Elevate SUV. In the mid-size segment, the car remains a preferred option for many buyers due to a massive 458 litres of boot space, a class-leading ground clearance of 220mm, and Level-2 ADAS.

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Overall, the combined performance of these three models has enabled Honda Cars India to register double-digit growth. While the company continues to face intense competition from several manufacturers, its sedan-focused lineup keeps it a key differentiator in offering a value-for-money option in the segment.