Honda Car Sales Oct 2026 – Domestic Up 19%, New Elevate Drives Growth

Honda Cars India sold 7,609 vehicles domestically in October 2026, registering 70.41% growth over September.

Honda Cars India reported total sales of 8,082 units in October 2026, comprising 7,609 units in the domestic market and 473 units in exports. While domestic volumes increased 19% year-on-year, lower overseas shipments resulted in a 23.16% decline in combined sales compared to October 2025.

Honda Cars Domestic Sales Rise 19% YoY

Honda’s domestic sales increased to 7,609 units, compared to 6,394 units in October 2025. This represents an increase of 1,215 vehicles, translating into 19% growth. The improvement was stronger on a sequential basis. Compared to 4,465 units in September 2026, domestic sales increased by 3,144 units, registering 70.41% month-on-month growth.

Domestic volumes accounted for approximately 94.15% of Honda’s total October sales, with exports contributing the remaining 5.85%. The company did not disclose individual model sales in its monthly announcement.

New Elevate Supports Festive Demand

According to Honda, the new Elevate received a strong response following its recent launch. The company highlighted its updated styling, enhanced features and SUV appeal as factors supporting customer interest.

Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India, said robust festive demand and positive sentiment across the model range supported October’s performance. He identified the new Elevate as a key contributor to the month’s sales momentum and expressed confidence in sustaining demand in the coming months.

Exports Decline To 473 Units

Honda exported 473 vehicles in October 2026, compared to 4,124 units in October 2025. This represents a reduction of 3,651 units, or 88.53% year-on-year. Exports also declined against September 2026, when the company shipped 2,490 vehicles overseas. The sequential reduction stood at 2,017 units, translating into an 81% decline.

The export contraction outweighed the domestic increase on a year-on-year basis. Consequently, combined sales fell from 10,518 units in October 2025 to 8,082 units in October 2026, a reduction of 2,436 units. Compared to September, however, stronger domestic sales more than offset lower exports. Total volumes increased 16.20% month-on-month, adding 1,127 units over September’s 6,955 units.

Made-In-India Electric SUV Next

Honda’s next major product introduction is its new made-in-India electric SUV, based on the 0 Alpha, scheduled for global debut on December 2, 2026. The upcoming model is intended for both domestic customers and export markets.

The electric SUV will expand Honda’s presence into a new powertrain category in India and could provide an additional source of domestic and overseas volumes. Its eventual contribution will depend on pricing, customer demand and production ramp-up.