New Delhi: In a major relief for car buyers, Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Tuesday announced price cuts across its popular models, following the newly introduced GST Reforms 2025. The revised prices will be effective from September 22, just in time for the festive season, making it the perfect moment for customers to buy their dream car.

The company has confirmed it will pass on the full benefit of the revised Goods and Services Tax rates to customers, making models like the Amaze, Elevate and City more affordable than ever.

Here’s how much prices are dropping:

Amaze 2nd Gen: up to ₹72,800

Amaze 3rd Gen: up to ₹95,500

Honda Elevate: up to ₹58,400

Honda City: Up to ₹57,500

Customers booking their cars now will be eligible for both the upcoming GST-linked discounts and the ongoing festive offers. Honda confirmed that variant-wise revised prices will be shared by local dealerships.

Deliveries under the new pricing structure will begin from Navratri onwards, aligning with the high-demand festive period.

Honda’s statement: 

“We welcome the Government’s new GST Reforms 2025 which come at a very timely juncture for the auto industry. These progressive measures will not only make vehicles more accessible to customers but also boost festive season demand,” said Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Limited.

“As demand peaks, we encourage customers to book early to ensure timely delivery during the auspicious period and avail benefits from both GST reduction and festive offers,” Behl added.

“Variant-wise revised prices will be shared by Honda dealerships. Festive offers are also available across models at authorised Honda dealerships, giving customers additional savings during the festive buying season,” the company said.

About GST reforms 2025: What changed?

Starting September 22, the government is reducing GST on:

  • Small cars
  • Motorcycles up to 350cc
  • Three-wheelers
  • Buses, trucks, and ambulances

The rate is being slashed from 28% to 18%, leading to nearly 10% lower prices on many vehicles.

Other vehicles that will get cheaper:

This price drop isn’t limited to Honda. Several budget-friendly cars and bikes across brands are also set to become more affordable, including: Maruti Suzuki Alto, Hyundai Grand i10, and Tata Tiago will become more affordable, while popular two-wheelers such as the Honda Shine, Bajaj Pulsar, Honda Activa, and Hero.