Honda Cars India Sales May 2026 – Amaze Leads, City Surges 150% YoY

Honda Cars India registered 5,111 units in domestic sales in May 2026, posting a strong 29% year-on-year growth over 3,950 units sold in May 2025. The brand also recorded a healthy 26% month-on-month growth compared to 4,069 units sold in April 2026.

The growth was primarily driven by the Honda Amaze and a sharp rebound in Honda City dispatches, while the Elevate continued to remain a key volume contributor despite a year-on-year decline.

Honda Cars India Sales – May 2026

Model	May 2026	May 2025	YoY Growth	Apr 2026	MoM Growth
Amaze	2,660	1,998	33%	2,856	-7%
City	1,227	491	150%	177	593%
Elevate	1,224	1,461	-16%	1,036	18%
Total	5,111	3,950	29%	4,069	26%

• Amaze was Honda’s highest-selling model in May 2026 with 2,660 units. The compact sedan registered a strong 33% YoY growth compared to 1,998 units sold in May 2025. However, on a month-on-month basis, Amaze sales declined by 7% from 2,856 units in April 2026. Despite the marginal sequential dip, the Amaze continued to account for the largest share of Honda’s domestic volumes.

• City delivered the biggest growth story for the brand in May 2026. Sales stood at 1,227 units, compared to just 491 units in May 2025, marking a sharp 150% YoY increase. The month-on-month growth was even more dramatic, with City sales rising from 177 units in April 2026 to 1,227 units in May 2026 — a massive 593% growth.

• Elevate, recorded 1,224 units in May 2026. This was lower than the 1,461 units sold in May 2025, resulting in a 16% YoY decline. However, the model showed improvement over April 2026, when it sold 1,036 units. The Elevate posted an 18% MoM growth, indicating a recovery in sequential demand.

  
  

Model-Wise Share in Honda’s May 2026 Sales

In May 2026, Honda’s sales were fairly evenly distributed across its three-model portfolio, though the Amaze held a clear lead.

Model	May 2026 Sales	Share in Honda Sales
Amaze	2,660	52.0%
City	1,227	24.0%
Elevate	1,224	23.9%

The Amaze contributed over half of Honda’s domestic sales, while the City and Elevate were nearly tied in volume contribution.

Key Highlights

• Honda Cars India sold 5,111 units in May 2026.

• Overall sales grew 29% YoY and 26% MoM.

• Amaze was Honda’s best-selling model with 2,660 units.

• City posted the highest YoY growth at 150%.

• City sales jumped 593% MoM, recovering sharply from April 2026.

• Elevate declined 16% YoY, but improved 18% MoM.

• Amaze alone contributed around 52% of Honda’s total sales.

Auto Punditz Take

Honda Cars India had a strong May 2026, with total sales crossing the 5,000-unit mark and both yearly and monthly numbers showing healthy growth. The Amaze continued to anchor Honda’s volumes, while the City saw a sharp recovery and emerged as the biggest growth driver of the month.

The Elevate’s year-on-year decline remains an area to watch, especially given the intensity of competition in the midsize SUV space. However, its month-on-month improvement suggests that demand momentum has not entirely weakened.

For Honda, the May 2026 sales performance reflects the continued importance of sedans in its portfolio — a rare positioning in an SUV-heavy market. With Amaze, City, and Elevate all contributing meaningfully, Honda’s compact but focused product strategy delivered a solid month.