Honda Bets Big on India, to Launch 10 Cars by 2030

On the sidelines of the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda confirmed that it will launch 10 cars in India by 2030. Of these, seven will be SUVs, reflecting the growing demand for this segment in the country. From the remaining three models, one is expected to be a hatchback - a segment currently absent from Honda’s India lineup.

Honda indicated that the upcoming models will be introduced at competitive prices to match the pace of India’s expanding SUV market. Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., said, "India will be a key market for global growth and plans alongside North America and Japan."

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At present, Honda Cars India offers three models: Amaze, City and Elevate. Among them, the Elevate is the only SUV in the company’s Indian portfolio. A hybrid version of the Elevate is also expected to be part of Honda’s upcoming launches. Recently spotted testing in Brazil, the Elevate Hybrid houses a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with two electric motors, producing a combined output of 108 bhp and 253 Nm of torque.

In December 2024, during the launch of the third-generation Amaze, Honda Cars India had announced plans to launch three new models by FY2027 to expand its SUV portfolio. The latest announcement extends this roadmap to a broader product strategy through 2030.

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During the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda presented several electric and hybrid prototypes under its global brands, including the Honda 0 Alpha SUV, Super-One electric hatchback, EV Outlier motorcycle concept, revived Prelude hybrid coupe and Acura RSX Prototype.

The main highlight of the show from the Indian market perspective was the Honda 0 Alpha Electric SUV Prototype, which is scheduled to launch in India in 2027. The SUV represents the company’s next-generation design language and is part of Honda’s upcoming 0 Series of electric vehicles. Designed under the “Thin, Light and Wise” engineering approach, the 0 Alpha features a low-profile cabin with maintained ground clearance and interior space.

The SUV includes integrated front and rear screen areas, a front section combining the headlights and charging lid and a rear U-shaped light strip. These elements mark the design direction Honda intends to follow for its future electric range.