Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Honda India Exports Exceeds 2 Lakh Cars, Elevate Leads
Honda, an auto company in India, has sent over 200,000 cars to other countries!
They started exporting more when they began selling the Elevate SUV in August 2023.
Most of the cars they export are the Elevate and the City.
Japan buys the most cars from Honda, followed by South Africa and Mexico.
The Elevate is made in India and is now sold in other countries.
It's like Honda is sharing cars made in India with the world.
The cars are also sold in India, competing with other popular cars like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has exported over 2 lakh cars.
The Elevate SUV exports began in August 2023.
The Elevate and City models account for 78% of exports.
Japan is the largest export destination, receiving 30% of the cars.
The Elevate SUV is part of the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative.
- Who
- Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL)
- What
- Has exported over 2 lakh cars, including the Elevate SUV and City Sedan.
- When
- Milestone reached in 2025, with exports of Elevate starting in August 2023.
- Where
- To international markets including Japan, South Africa, the Middle East, Mexico, and Turkey.
- Why
- To demonstrate the success of the 'Make-in-India' initiative and India's manufacturing strength.
- Export Milestone
- 2 Lakh Cars
- Primary Models Exported
- Elevate SUV, City Sedan
- Elevate Export Start
- August 2023
- Elevate & City Share
- 78% of Exports
- Top Export Destination
- Japan (30%)