Honda Cars India Domestic Sales Dip 32.5% in April; Sells 5,313 Units

Honda Cars India has announced its sales figures for April 2023. Last month, the Japanese automaker's Indian subsidiary sold 5,313 units in the domestic market, a 32.5 per cent decrease year-on-year (YoY). Domestic sales were 7,874 units in the same period last year. Commenting on the brand’s latest sales figures, Yuichi Murata, Director, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd said, “Our sales results for the month of April’23 are in line with our plan. The strong safety package of the New City with the inclusion of Advanced Driver Assist System - Honda Sensing in almost all variants of the model have been appreciated by the customers. We are pleased to start the new financial year with positive consumer sentiment and healthy market demand.” Let's now get into the details of the manufacturer's sales performance for the said month. 

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Honda Cars India Sales Figures: April 2023

In April 2023, Honda Cars India was able to sell 5,313 units, a decline in sales of 32.5 per cent YoY and 20.6 per cent MoM. While the company sold 6,692 units in March of this year, its domestic sales in April of 2022 were 7,874 units. In terms of exports, Honda shipped 2,363 units in April 2023, a small increase from the 2,042 units shipped in April 2022.

Honda Midsize SUV to Make Global Debut on June 6

Only the City and the Amaze sedans are currently available in India from Honda. On June 6, the company will unveil a brand-new mid-size SUV that will compete with models like the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. Interestingly, the Honda Elevate is the name that the car will go by, according to several recent industry reports. The 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre hybrid engines that will power Honda's new SUV are expected to be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and an e-CVT. The broad, flat bonnet and the big, commanding nose give the upcoming SUV a classic, boxy SUV appeal. The chrome accents on the front grille, the LED headlights, and the strong wheel arches all contribute to the car's aggressive appearance. LED DRLs adopt a thin, whisker-like design, flanked by thin headlamps. Moreover, the relatively flat roof with roof rails is what gives the car its sporty appearance. 

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This Creta rival will have dual-tone alloy wheels on the sides, most likely measuring 17 inches. The glass area will be substantially filled by a quarter-glass. The licence plate will be mounted on the boot lid, and wraparound taillights will be added to the SUV's rear section. The bumper will probably have a silver skid plate and a dual-tone finish. The black cladding will also be applied to both its length and width.

The dashboard for this Honda is anticipated to be both modern and practical. The feature list could also include the large touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, ventilated front seat, electric sunroof, automatic climate control, up to 6 airbags, and Honda Sensing safety suite.