Honda Cars India recorded stronger annual sales in August, with total dispatches reaching 5,385 units. The company had dispatched 3,850 vehicles in August 2025, resulting in 40% year-on-year growth.

The improvement was led mainly by the Honda Amaze, which remained the company’s best-selling model. However, total dispatches fell 10% month on month from the 6,014 units recorded in July 2026.

Amaze drives Honda’s August performance

Honda sold 3,512 units of the Amaze in August, compared with 1,753 units during the same month last year. That represents a 100% annual increase. Compared with July, when 3,436 Amaze units were sold, the model’s sales rose 2%.

The Amaze is Honda’s sub-4-metre sedan and competes directly with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Its starting price is ₹7.65 lakh ex-showroom. The model carries a 5-star B-NCAP rating.

Sales of Honda’s other models

The Honda Elevate recorded 1,326 units in August, down from 1,660 units in August 2025. Its year-on-year sales declined 20%. The model also fell 32% month on month after recording 1,949 units in July.

Honda sold 514 units of the City in August. The ZR-V recorded sales of 33 units. The company’s portfolio currently includes the Amaze, Elevate, City and ZR-V.

The City is available as a facelift with changes introduced by Honda. The ZR-V is positioned as the brand’s flagship SUV and arrives through the CBU, or completely built-up unit, route.

Honda Amaze features and powertrain

The Amaze uses a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 89 bhp and 110 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed CVT transmission.

Honda lists a claimed mileage of 19.46 kilometres per litre for the sedan. It has a 416-litre boot and 172 mm of ground clearance. The company also offers a retrofitted CNG option.

Conclusion

Honda’s August performance was supported by the Amaze, whose annual sales doubled, while the Elevate, City and ZR-V recorded lower volumes or smaller sales numbers. The Amaze remains the key model behind the company’s annual growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many cars did Honda Cars India dispatch in August?

Honda Cars India dispatched 5,385 vehicles in August.

Q. How many Honda Amaze units were sold in August?

Honda sold 3,512 units of the Amaze in August.

Q. What was the Honda Amaze’s annual sales growth?

The Amaze recorded a 100% year-on-year increase in August sales.

Q. What is the starting price of the Honda Amaze?

The Honda Amaze starts at ₹7.65 lakh ex-showroom.

Q. Which car competes with the Honda Amaze?

The Amaze directly competes with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

Q. What engine does the Honda Amaze use?

The sedan has a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 89 bhp and 110 Nm of torque.

Q. What mileage does the Honda Amaze claim?

Honda lists a claimed mileage of 19.46 kilometres per litre.

Q. How many Honda Elevate units were sold in August?

Honda sold 1,326 units of the Elevate in August.