Honda Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India has announced that its bestselling premium sedan Honda City has sold 7 lakh units since its first introduction in the country in the year 1998.
India is the most important and also the largest market for the Honda City. It currently accounts for over 25% of the City’s worldwide sales. The Honda City enjoys a huge brand loyalty and is now in its fourth generation.
“Honda City is our bestseller model in India and the only premium sedan to achieve cumulative sales of 7 lakh units in the country. With a strong legacy of four generations, the City brand has evolved with the changing tastes and aspirations of our customers. We thank all our City customers for their patronage of the brand,” said Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd.
“India has always been a strong market for Honda City and currently accounts for 25% of its worldwide sales. It’s a complete package of sporty looks with advanced safety, superb driving performance, high fuel efficiency, best comfort and a rich equipment list. We hope the Honda City will retain its much-loved brand status in the years to come,” added Mr. Yoichiro.
Honda City is a highly successful sedan from the Japanese automaker. The car has a presence in over 60 countries, with cumulative sales of 3.6 Million units. Currently, in its 4th generation, the Honda City boasts of best in class range of technology, design, exterior and interior features. The sedan is available in Manual Transmission with both Petrol and Diesel engines and Advanced CVT petrol. The City gets its power from the best of Honda’s powertrains to achieve a perfect balance of performance and fuel economy.
The new Honda City offers some of the best-in-class features such as Keyless entry, Electric Sunroof, Steering Mounted Audio and Bluetooth handsfree, advanced 17.7 cm touchscreen infotainment system called the Digipad, Reverse Camera with Parking Sensors, Cruise Control, Automatic Air-conditioner, leather seats, 16-inch diamond alloy wheels and safety at its best with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) with EBD and Airbags.
Honda City journey in India to 7 lakh cumulative sales:
January 1998 – First introduction
March 2005 – 1,00,000 Sales
October 2007 – 2,00,000 Sales
March 2010 – 3,00,000 Sales
September 2012 – 4,00,000 Sales
November 2014 – 5,00,000 Sales
February 2016 – 6,00,000 Sales
October 2017 – 7,00,000 Sales and counting
Generation-wise sales of Honda City in India:
1st Generation City (1998 – 2003) – 59,378
2nd Generation City (2003 – 2008) – 1,77,742
3rd Generation City (2008 – 2013) – 1,92,939
4th Generation City (2014 – till current period) – 2,69,941
