Will the Honda Civic come back to India?
As of late 2025, there are no confirmed plans to bring the Honda Civic back to the Indian market.
The question hinges on whether Honda Cars India believes there is enough demand for a premium compact sedan to justify reintroducing the Civic, while balancing localization costs, pricing, and the company’s broader electrification and SUV-focused strategy in a competitive market.
Current status: Honda's lineup in India
Honda's present focus in India centers on sedans and SUVs that appeal to a broad audience, along with expanding electrified options. Here is a snapshot of the models that Honda currently markets in India:
- City — a core compact sedan with petrol and hybrid variants
- City e:HEV — the hybrid version of the City, targeting efficiency-conscious buyers
- Amaze — a value-oriented compact sedan
- Elevate — Honda's mid-size SUV expanding its SUV footprint
In short, the brand’s India strategy emphasizes practical, efficient models and electrified options rather than reintroducing former premium sedans from earlier generations.
What could trigger a Civic comeback?
Several factors could influence a potential revival of the Civic in India. Here are the principal considerations:
- Market demand for a premium compact sedan in a price-sensitive environment
- Costs of localization, production, and potential platform-sharing with other Honda models
- Regulatory and tax conditions, including duties and emission norms that affect price competitiveness
- Strategic fit within Honda India’s broader product portfolio, especially its electrification push and SUV-centric lineup
- Availability of a suitable Civic platform or an efficient hybrid/electric variant tailored for India
Any decision would require a favorable balance of consumer demand, cost efficiency, and alignment with Honda’s long-term plans for India. At present, such a balance has not been publicly announced.
Official stance and industry viewpoint
There has been no formal confirmation from Honda Cars India about reviving the Civic for the Indian market as of November 2025. The company has emphasized strengthening its current lineup and advancing electrified offerings rather than expanding with a niche, premium sedan. Industry analysts say a revival would rely on tangible demand signals and cost-effective localization, but they caution that no timeline is in place and a comeback is not imminent.
Timeline possibilities
Given the current trajectory, any potential return would likely hinge on a clear shift in market demand, a viable cost structure, and a strategic fit within Honda India's modernization and electrification roadmap. Without these conditions, a Civic comeback remains speculative.
Summary
Right now, Honda has not announced plans to bring the Civic back to India. The brand is prioritizing its existing lineup and its electrification strategy, focusing on models like City, City e:HEV, Amaze, and Elevate. A future Civic revival would depend on stronger demand for a premium compact sedan, favorable localization and pricing economics, and alignment with Honda India's overall market strategy. As with many automotive decisions, it remains possible in theory but not guaranteed or time-bound.
Note: This assessment reflects publicly available information up to late 2025 and could change with Honda’s future strategic updates.
Can I get a Honda Civic in India?
New Honda Civic is out of production. The last recorded price of Honda Civic in India was between Rs. 12.6 Lakh - 15.18 Lakh .
Can I import a Honda Civic to India?
Yes, Indian citizens can import brand new cars into India. However, the car must have been manufactured outside of India and can only be imported directly from the country of manufacture. Furthermore, the car should not have been previously registered, sold, loaned or leased before import.
Is Civic coming back to India?
- Honda is set to bring the Civic Type R to the Indian market for the first time. - This marks a shift from the standard sedan version previously sold in India — the Type R is a front-wheel-drive hot hatch.
Is Honda going to launch a new car in India?
The company recently showcased its two new 0 (Zero) Series electric SUV concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, both of which are slated to debut in India by 2027. And by the end of the decade, Honda plans to introduce a total of 10 new models in the country.
