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Honda to launch India built car models in 2028, using two wheelers to drive upgrades

Automobile
Published on 14 May 2026
Honda to launch India built car models in 2028, using two wheelers to drive upgrades

Honda plans to move motorcycle buyers into cars

Honda plans to begin introducing India-specific car models from 2028 as it rebuilds and expands its automobile business. The company says India is one of its top growth markets alongside North America and Japan, and will rework specifications to match local preferences. Honda also intends to lift two-wheeler production in India to about 80 lakh units by 2028 from 62.5 lakh, using strong motorcycle sales to encourage upgrades to passenger vehicles.

  • Honda will introduce India-tailored car models starting in 2028
  • Plans to target two segments: under-4-meter vehicles and mid-size cars
  • Two-wheeler output in India to rise to ~80 lakh units by 2028
  • Capacity increase is from about 62.5 lakh units currently
  • Honda sells nearly 6 million motorcycles annually in India
  • A captive finance company in India is set to operate before March 2027
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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