All About Honda Cars That Have Been Sold In India!

 Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), a division of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. in Japan, is one of the country's top automakers. Founded in 1995, and in 1997 it opened its first production facility in India in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This facility produces over 100,000 units annually over a vast area of more than 150 acres. The main models made at this facility included the likes of Honda City, Honda Brio and Honda CR-V.

 Although Honda is a major automaker in India, it couldn’t compete with its Korean competition efficiently thanks to the lack of vehicles in the affordable hatchback segment (with only Brio being on offer). So there aren't many options for the typical Indian vehicle buyer who typically favoured inexpensive hatchbacks until now when there is a shift in a trend seen towards SUVs.

 Honda City is one of the most iconic cars ever launched in the Indian market. It has garnered from all across the country and now stands at 25 years of age. Today we will dig deep into this amazing piece of technology and tell you stuff you might never have known about it.

Honda Cars - Models Sold In India

One hatchback, two sedans, and one crossover SUV are the current Honda cars available in the country. The Honda Accord, Honda City, Honda Civic and Honda Jazz were a few of the most well-liked Honda vehicles in the past. The Civic and the Accord are no longer produced in India and are sadly missed by their fans. The Honda Amaze and Honda City are now the most popular offerings, according to sales data.

 Because of the well-known Honda engines, Honda vehicles are known to be reliable,  sturdy and powerful. They also carry excellent aesthetic qualities and hence, Honda cars have gained popularity quickly in part due to both their appearance and performance.

 Key Features of Honda cars in India

Let us walk through what most Honda cars have on offer across their model range:

 

Interiors:

The Honda cars come with a classy interior which brings various changes when compared to the previous ones. It comes with various technologies that are added to the previous ones and has better appeal. The fit and finish are of superior quality and the instrument panel looks better than ever. All other features are now better and enhance the pleasure of riding one of the most beautifully sculpted Honda cars in India.

 Safety

When it comes to the safety side, Honda has always been on the upper side. With continuous improvements in the safety domain, Honda has been one of those brands known for offering practicality, reliability and safety under one body.

 With their latest Honda Sensing safety suite recently showcased on the Honda City Hybrid, they have taken a step further in offering safety in their cars. The Sensing Suite offers various safety features some of which include - Adaptive cruise control (ACC), road departure mitigation system (RDM), Honda LaneWatch, Collision mitigation braking system (CMBS), lane keeping assist system, cross traffic monitor, traffic sign recognition, blind spot information system, and auto high-beam headlamps

 

Features, Tech & Equipment:

The design of all Honda cars is complemented by a great set of equipment like Bluetooth connectivity, powered ORVMs, keyless push-button start, rear parking camera, bottle holders, storage cubicles, ABS, airbags for front passengers, a sunroof, and an information-rich instrument panel. However, this varies from model to model across different price ranges.

 Dimensions & Space:

Honda decided to keep the City at the same size in the latest version. The dimensions are almost the same except for the wheelbase which is more than the last one. While it was already one of the most spacious cars in India, the extended wheelbases further added to the comfort level on the inside. You will find a comfortable knee room, headroom, and shoulder room for the front seat as well as rear seat accommodators.

 Powertrain, Mileage, & Transmission-Engine Options:

The new generation Honda cars are run by petrol and diesel burners. Both of them ensure great fuel economy and a thorough performance over all kinds of roads. For instance, the Honda City car petrol mill has the same configuration and power output as in previous ones, the diesel mill, on the other hand, churns out 98bhp of maximum power.

 

The Japanese carmaker has decided to offer two transmission gearboxes with its car. The versions powered by oil burners, however, come only with a 6-speed manual transmission. The petrol-powered trims have been offered with both manual and automatic gearboxes.

 

Conclusion

The Honda cars in India have made a mark for standing the test of time, and being in the Indian market for 25 years straight, which is a hard-to-achieve feat, especially where trends change every so often. Thanks to continuous improvements made by garnering and collecting valuable feedback from owners. It has been amongst the favourites of Indian consumers which is proved by its sales figures.

With ambitions to join the mainstream segment in FY-2023–24 with a leaner operating structure and the City sedan maintaining its market dominance in the mid-size sedan segment despite the new competition, Honda Cars India is expected to increase earnings even more and solidify its successful and thriving India company.

 

Following the lockdown, there has been a rise in auto sales, and Honda will profit from this. They closed the previous year on a successful note and with a revised portfolio and a planned SUV for 2023, their prospects are looking stronger.

 

There is no doubt that India will continue to fall in love with Honda cars if they continue to provide high-quality, dependable vehicles with enjoyable driving dynamics.