Honda Cars India Sells 5,985 Units in May 2025, Records 47.24% YoY Drop

Honda Cars India reported a total of 5,985 vehicles sold in May 2025, with 3,950 units delivered within the country and 2,035 sent to global markets. The subdued sales figures suggest the company is operating with a more cautious stance, possibly due to persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting market conditions. In comparison, the brand posted significantly stronger results in May last year, with 4,822 units sold domestically and 6,521 exported. This indicates a considerable year-on-year contraction across both segments. The steep fall points to a slowdown in Honda’s market performance, both at home and abroad, highlighting the need for strategic recalibration as it contends with reduced demand, operational bottlenecks, and broader industry challenges impacting overall momentum in 2025.

Honda Cars India Comments

Sharing his thoughts on the brand's recent sales performance, Kunal Behl, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Honda Cars India Ltd., said, 'Given the prevailing market sentiment, we deliberately maintained a conservative dispatch volume to manage inventories efficiently across our dealer network. At the same time, we remain hopeful that an improved monsoon season will stimulate retail demand in the coming months.'

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Honda remains hopeful about future growth despite the current market slowdown. A favourable monsoon season is expected to help improve sales momentum. Meanwhile, the company is likely working on introducing updated models and adjusting its business strategies to enhance its competitiveness in India’s tough automotive market. The Japanese automaker’s lineup in the country currently includes the City, Elevate, City e:HEV, and Amaze.

Honda Civic Type R Coming to India

The Honda Civic Type R is set to make its debut in India, thrilling performance car fans. Unlike the sedan version previously sold, the Civic Type R is a front-wheel-drive hot hatch with aggressive styling and sporty features. The 2025 model sports a sharp front fascia with an aggressive lip and wide grille, smoked taillights, a large rear wing, and a diffuser. It rides on 19-inch matte-black alloy wheels and features a distinctive centre-mounted triple exhaust with active valves for a unique look and sound.

Inside, the cabin is driver-focused with red synthetic suede seats and a red-background Honda badge on the steering wheel and exterior logos. Key features include a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, cruise control, and dual-zone climate control.

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Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged VTEC petrol engine producing 325bhp and 420Nm torque, the Civic Type R comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 275km/h.

Braking is handled by Brembo 4-piston callipers with large discs (350mm front, 305mm rear). The suspension features a front Dual-Axis MacPherson strut and rear multi-link setup with an Adaptive Damper System, promising sharp handling and cornering precision.