Honda Refreshes City Sedan, Premieres ZR-V Hybrid SUV in India Push for FY26 Growth

Honda Cars India launched the City facelift at Rs 11.99-20 lakh, manufactured at its Tapukara, Rajasthan plant, and premiered the ZR-V hybrid SUV as a CBU import priced Rs 40-50 lakh. The dual launch targets double-digit growth in FY26 across Indian dealerships amid stiff competition from Hyundai, Skoda, VW and Maruti Suzuki.

— Source publishedFri, 22 May, 2026, 13:16 IST·First seen Fri, 22 May, 2026, 14:35 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Honda Cars India · Honda Cars launched the City facelift (Rs 11.99-20 lakh) made at Tapukara, Rajasthan, and premiered the ZR-V hybrid SUV as a CBU at Rs 40-50

Key facts

  • Rs 11.99 lakh
  • Rs 16.07 lakh
  • Rs 20 lakh
  • Rs 40-50 lakh
  • 121 PS
  • 126 PS
  • 180-184 PS

Why this matters

Honda's hybrid SUV entry via CBU rather than local assembly suggests a testing posture in India's premium electrified segment, opening potential JV or localization partnership conversations if ZR-V volumes validate.