Honda Cars India is looking to launch a wide range of new models.

Updates in the coming years as it looks to get back on track in the rapidly changing Indian passenger car market. For 2030, Honda will launch over ten new and updated models, starting with the Honda Alpha electric SUV. Then from 2028, new compact and mid-size SUVs.

Current Honda situation

Honda has seen its presence diminish in recent years due to a lack of variety. Currently, Honda only offers the Amaze, City, Elevate and imported ZR-V hybrid. This puts the brand at a disadvantage compared to competitors such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra.

The WR-V was discontinued in March 2023. As a result, Honda has had no models in the popular 4m SUV segment. This segment is dominated by models such as the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.

In October 2026, Honda sold 7,609 units domestically. This was an increase of 19% year-on-year. However, this is still short of what is required to compete with leaders in the segment.

First Priority – Honda Alpha

The immediate priority for Honda is the Alpha electric SUV. This will make its world debut in India on the 2nd December 2026. The production model is expected to arrive in 2027. This will be Honda’s first local produced electric SUV.

This was teased by the Honda 0 Alpha concept car at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2025. The concept car has a low roof, wide body, unique front lights and U-shaped rear lights.

There have already been prototype camouflaged cars spotted on Indian roads. The production model will likely have two LFP battery sizes available and a front-wheel drive setup with one electric motor.

Honda will also export the Alpha. This makes it a very important model for the domestic and export market. This will help Honda reach economies of scale and increase profitability.

2028 – New Compact SUV

Honda will come back into the compact SUV market in 2028. The new compact SUV will be purpose-built for the Indian market. This will compete with the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq.

The Amaze currently uses a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine. This may be used in the new model. Honda have not confirmed if there will be an electric variant.

It may be developed using Tata Technologies’ engineering support. This will help reduce development costs by up to 20%. Development time will also be greatly reduced to around 2.5 years.

This is a big step for Honda. A new locally developed compact SUV will help the brand get back to where they were.

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2028 – New Mid-size SUV

The second locally-developed model will be a new mid-size SUV. This will follow shortly after the compact SUV. It will compete against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata Sierra.

Currently, Honda sells the Elevate in this segment. They released an updated version of the car in October 2026. The updated model had a new grille, new LED lights, 360 degree camera, ventilated seats, electric front seats and upgraded Honda Sensing tech.

The 1.5L petrol engine may be carried over from the current Elevate. This will provide Honda with a known engine and allow it to focus on what changes they can do to the model.

A new mid-size SUV will help Honda increase their presence in one of the biggest vehicle categories. It will also help provide a complete range with the Elevate.

Other models

Apart from the Alpha, Honda are also looking to launch new models based on their global counterparts such as Civic, Accord, CR-V and Prelude. This will help Honda increase their premium and performance range.

They have recently launched an updated City in May 2026. Plus, they brought in a new imported hybrid SUV with the ZR-V at a price of ₹47.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) in July. This shows that they are trying to keep their current models fresh whilst preparing new models.

They are also preparing more business in India. They have already set up Honda Digital Innovation India and will bring a captive finance arm before the end of the current financial year.

Why Honda needs to make a Comeback

Honda’s market share has dropped in recent years due to a lack of new models in key segments. Their lack of variety has meant they have struggled to compete with companies that offer more choice.

The compact SUV segment is a very important market. A lot of passenger vehicles are sold in this segment. Honda have missed out on a lot of sales as they have had no models in this segment since the WR-V was discontinued.

With the new compact SUV, Honda can get back to where they were. With a competitive price and good spec, this could be a great seller for the brand.

What to expect

The first major model to look out for is the Alpha electric SUV. This will debut on the 2nd December and will give us more information on the design, features and specs.

These new models will be a couple of years away however we can see that Honda are going to take more of an Indian focused approach.

By using Tata Technologies, development time could be quicker. This will help Honda launch new models quicker and cheaper.

Overall, Honda’s comeback plan is ambitious however they clearly want to get back on track. By launching over ten new and updated models by 2030, the brand is looking to grow its presence in India.

The Alpha electric SUV, new compact and new mid-size SUV are the most important models in this plan. If done correctly, Honda can get back to where they were and become a better competitor in the Indian passenger car market.

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