KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda City avaialble with Rs 1.14 lakh discount.
- Elevate with offers up to Rs 65,000 and Rs 75,000.
- Amaze to get a facelift next year, before that current model getting Rs 1.14 lakh off.
It's raining heavy discounts on Honda cars since July, and the Japanese automaker is offering up to Rs 1.14 lakh in offers on the Honda City and Rs 75,000 off on the Honda Elevate. This decision reflects the company's dropping market share and how imperative it has become for them to make big decisions regarding it.
As per several media reports, the Honda City, the premium compact sedan, is not even able to register 1,000 units in sales, which once used to be India's favorite car. That said, let's check out the details below. Meanwhile, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Honda City Discounts
Recently, the Honda City was updated with 6 airbags, an all-seat belt reminder, and a 3-point ELR seat belt across every variant. This updated model is eligible for a discount of up to Rs 94,000. Meanwhile, the previous model without these updates, which has remained unsold for a long time, is now getting a huge Rs 1.14 lakh discount.
Additionally, the City features a 1.5L 4-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine, available with a 6-speed manual and CVT gearbox. ADAS is available from the second V trim, making it one of the cheapest sedans with this technology.
Honda Elevate
The one which is getting all the attention these days was also part of the saftey features update, mentioned above in the Honda City, and that updated model of Elevate is getting discounts up to Rs 65,000. Meanwhile, the previous one unsold units are availalble at Rs 75,000 offers. The Elevate is the reason, why Honda is breathing in the competitve indian automotive market, and proven to be a great compact SUV for customers.
Competes with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara. It starts at Rs 11.69 lakh and goes up to Rs 16.39 lakh.
Honda Amaze
The oldest vehicle here, which is set to get a facelift next year, is also available with hefty discounts of Rs 1.12 lakh this month. Additionally, the discounts have increased by Rs 12,000, and the VX and Elite trims have discounts of Rs 82,000. The Amaze is one of the best cars in India, known for its reliability and offering a tremendous amount of space, considering it's an under-4-meter compact sedan.
Honda City eHEV
The flagship Honda car, which starts at Rs 19 lakh, is known for delivering a fuel efficiency of 26.5 kmpl in city traffic and over 30 kmpl on highways. This hybrid City gets a cash discount of Rs 70,000 and an additional 3-year service package worth Rs 20,000. It uses the same 1.5L i-VTEC engine and collaborates with a 0.74 kWh 172.8V lithium-ion battery to produce 124 PS and 253 Nm of torque.
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Verdict
Honda cars worldwide are known for their reliability, over-engineering, and VTEC engines, and everyone knows how excellent their cars are. However, in India, they have been struggling for a long time because they lack many products compared to their competitors, and their cars feel lacking in terms of features and options. If they don't launch more cars in the future, these discounts could increase to Rs 5 lakh, and who knows, this brand might leave the country like Ford, Chevrolet, and Fiat.
