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%
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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.
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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.
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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
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Honda Cars India sold 5,111 units in May 2026.
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Overall sales grew 29% YoY and 26% MoM.
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Amaze was Honda’s best-selling model with 2,660 units.
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City posted the highest YoY growth at 150%.
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City sales jumped 593% MoM, recovering sharply from April 2026.
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Elevate declined 16% YoY, but improved 18% MoM.
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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.
