Honda ZR-V Competitors

Honda Cars India have launched the all-new ZR-V e:HEV at an introductory price of Rs. 47.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Imported as a completely built unit (CBU) from Japan, the ZR-V becomes Honda’s flagship SUV in India. Deliveries have also commenced, with Honda confirming that the first 2 batches allocated for India are already fully booked.

Several new cars are expected to launch in India in July 2026, ranging from hatchbacks and SUVs to pickup trucks. Whether you’re looking for an affordable city car, a family SUV or a lifestyle pickup truck, July promises to be an exciting month for new car buyers.

May 2026 brought several important launches and reveals, including updated hatchbacks, premium SUVs and new electric vehicles. June appears set to continue that momentum, although with a smaller list of expected launches. From Maruti Suzuki's first flex-fuel offering to Hyundai's upcoming electric SUV and Honda's new flagship SUV, buyers across multiple segments have something to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Honda have revealed the 2026 ZR-V in India. Bookings are now open for the premium 5-seater hybrid SUV, while prices are expected to be revealed sometime in June or July 2026 (we expect it to cost around Rs 50 lakh, ex-showroom). Deliveries are expected to begin in the second half of July 2026. The ZRV SUV will be available in a single fully-loaded EX variant with 4 exterior colour options. In this article, we’ll explore the colour options for the Honda ZRV 2026.

Honda have unveiled the ZR-V hybrid SUV in India. Its price is expected to be announced in June or July 2026. The ZR-V will sit above the Elevate as Honda’s new flagship SUV and will be sold as a premium full-import offering. Unlike turbo-petrol rivals such as the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, the ZR-V takes the hybrid route with Honda’s e:HEV strong-hybrid engine.

Honda have officially confirmed plans to introduce a new B2-segment SUV for the Indian market as part of their aggressive product expansion strategy for the country. The announcement was made during the company’s latest global financial press conference and marks Honda’s intent to return to one of India’s most competitive and fastest-growing segments.

Honda will launch the ZR-V Hybrid in India on May 22, 2026, as their new flagship SUV. While its premium features and expected CBU pricing will attract attention, the bigger talking point will be its high-mileage powertrain. Unlike rivals such as the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Skoda Kodiaq, which use 2.0L turbo-petrol engines, the ZR-V will go the petrol strong-hybrid route. So, what makes the Honda ZR-V Hybrid different from its turbo-petrol rivals?

In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom price range of the upcoming ZRV — Honda’s SUV to compete against Skoda and Volkswagen flagship SUVs. In the same segment as the ZR V, Volkswagen have the Tiguan and Tayron while Skoda have the Kodiaq. We’ll explain the logic behind the calculations along with the reasons to support our conclusions in the ZR-V expected price section. As and when we get more information affecting our estimations about the ZRV expected price, we’ll update this article to accommodate new findings.

Honda are set to introduce the 2026 ZR-V in India as a premium, full-import SUV positioned above the Elevate. The new ZR-V will serve as a brand-builder and rival C2-segment SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Skoda Kodiaq. The ZR-V is expected to offer a strong feature set that aligns with its expected Rs. 45-50 lakh (ex-showroom) price range.

Honda Cars India have confirmed they will launch the all-new Honda ZR-V in India on May 22, 2026. The ZR-V will arrive as a premium flagship SUV and a full import (CBU), positioning it as a brand-builder for Honda in India.

In this article, we’ll list out the ongoing offers on the Honda Amaze, City, Elevate and other Honda cars for the month of December 2025. Let’s start with the most affordable car — the Amaze.

Honda have announced an new product roadmap for India, confirming plans to launch 10 new models in India by 2030, including 7 SUVs. The announcement was made during the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The new product roadmap should help the manufacturer regain lost ground in the Indian marker and align with the country’s growing appetite for SUVs. Let’s take a look at what Honda have in store for us.

Honda Cars India have introduced the 'Honda Collection,' an official merchandise line, showcasing a variety of items such as T-shirts, jackets, and caps. Designed to complement the modern lifestyle of Honda enthusiasts, the collection combines functionality with aesthetics.

Honda unveiled the "Honda 0 Series," a new global EV series set to launch in 2026, with two concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub, premiering at CES 2024. The series reflects Honda's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming for 100% global EV and FCEV sales by 2040. The "0 Series" signifies a transformative phase, emphasizing Honda's "M/M concept" and the "joy of driving." The company plans to introduce the series globally, starting in North America in 2026, aligning with its vision to transcend constraints and support dreams through innovative mobility solutions.

Honda have revealed their new ‘H mark’ logo, the first major redesign in 43 years. The new H logo will find a place on Honda’s future EVs, including the upcoming Series Zero EV models. Read on to know more.

In this November 2023 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all sedans in India. Where applicable, we’ll also include our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all sedans for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

In this May 2023 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the segment-wise sales figures along with the YoY and MoM change for each carmaker in India. Where applicable, we’ll include our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all body-styles for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

We recently learned from a source that Honda are preparing to launch a new C-segment SUV to rival the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos just ahead of the festive season in 2023. While Honda have discontinued the WRV, Jazz and the City 4th gen, the new SUV add to the options for car buyers. Currently, Honda only sell 2 sedans in India — the Amaze and the City 5th generation. This is disadvantageous for Honda, considering that the trend is favouring SUVs as they bring in bigger profit margins because of higher demand. With the start of the new financial year, Honda also removed the diesel engine options from their portfolio.

Fans of Honda’s cars can rejoice! In an interview with ET Auto, Kunal Behl, the vice president of sales and marketing, Honda Cars India, confirmed the carmaker’s plan to launch 1 new car every year until 2028.

After the launch of the City facelift earlier this month, Honda are gearing up to reveal their upcoming B2-segment SUV for the Indian market. The upcoming Honda B2-segment SUV, which will rival the likes of the Tata Nexon and Maruti Arena Brezza, will make its global debut in mid-2023.

On March 15, 2023, Honda announced their tie up with India’s tech firm KPIT Technologies. The technology support will help Honda build software-defined vehicles. KPIT announced that they will add more vehicle systems software development experts to meet Honda’s requirements. KPIT will have 2,000 highly-skilled software engineers with expertise in vehicle software development by the end of this decade (2030).

Honda recently released the first teaser images of its upcoming B2-segment SUV. Ahead of its global debut in mid-2023, the upcoming SUV was recently spotted undergoing tests wearing heavy camouflage.

Honda Cars India recently revealed the first teaser image of their upcoming SUV. Our sources tell us that the platform of the upcoming SUV will also underpin future Honda models in India.

In this December 2022 cars sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all B2-segment hatchbacks in India. Where applicable, we’ll also include our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all B2-segment hatchbacks for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend.

In this December 2022 Honda car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the car sales of Honda for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Honda cars’ sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Honda cars.

Honda have released the first sketch of their upcoming SUV ahead of its unveil in mid-2023. The concept sketch gives us a preview of the design of the upcoming Honda SUV.

In this November 2022 Honda car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the car sales of Honda for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Honda cars’ sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Honda cars.

Honda showcased the concept of a compact SUV at GIIAS 2021 in Indonesia. The concept is likely to go on sale as the ZR-V. The SUV has compact dimensions and short overhangs. The wheels are supersized - typical for a concept car - but the dimensions appear compact. Using the ORVM as a scale, we can say that the RS Concept SUV is too small to compete with the Creta or Seltos. Honda has not revealed the exact dimensions of the car yet.

Honda have teased their upcoming sub-compact SUV, the ZR-V. The new model is likely to replace the WR-V, which is currently their most affordable SUV/crossover category. The concept model, which could be called N5X, will globally debut on November 11, 2021.