Honda is pushing discounts of up to Rs. 1.8 lakh on the Amaze, City, and Elevate this April. Dealers are busy, and the reason isn’t complicated — they want to clear MY2025 stock, and Honda’s domestic sales are up about 5% year-on-year, which means they have both the incentive and the inventory to make deals.
1. The Amaze Situation (It’s a Bit Odd This Month)
Honda is simultaneously discounting both the outgoing second-gen Amaze and the newer third-gen. You don’t usually see that.
| Feature | 2nd Gen Amaze | 3rd Gen Amaze |
| Design | Conservative, chrome-heavy | Sharper; Elevate-inspired DRLs |
| Infotainment | 7-inch integrated screen | 8-inch free-standing (Wireless CP/AA) |
| Safety | Dual airbags, ABS/EBD | 6 airbags, Honda SENSING (ADAS) |
| Engine | 1.2L i-VTEC (89 bhp) | 1.2L i-VTEC (refined ECU) |
| April Discount | Rs. 20,000 cash + Rs. 10,000 exchange | Rs. 15,000 cash + Rs. 15,000 exchange |
The old model gets a marginally better cash discount. But the gap is tiny, and the third-gen ZX is a better car in every measurable way — ADAS, six airbags, a proper floating screen. If the Rs. 5,000 difference in cash discount is what’s holding you back, stop letting it. Both models come with a 7-year extended warranty.
2. The City: Big Discount, Bigger Decision on the Hybrid
The 5th-gen City still handles better than most of what’s competing with it. That’s not a very exciting thing to say, but it’s true.
Petrol City: Rs. 40,000 flat cash benefit, plus exchange support that varies by variant — Rs. 60,000 for the ZX, Rs. 20,000 for the V and VX.
The hybrid is where it gets interesting. A MY2025 City e:HEV unit gets Rs. 1.8 lakh off — Honda wants those off the lot before MY2026 takes over. Even the newer 2026 hybrid still gets Rs. 35,000. The e:HEV returns close to 27 kmpl in real-world use. That only makes financial sense if you’re driving 1,500+ km a month. Less than that, and the standard petrol is the simpler call.
3. The Elevate: Unglamorous, But Hard to Argue With
The Elevate doesn’t have a panoramic sunroof or multiple engine options. What it has is 220mm of ground clearance — 30mm more than the Creta and Seltos — and a reliability record that Honda’s built over decades.
| Metric | Honda Elevate | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos |
| Engine | 1.5L i-VTEC (119 bhp) | 1.5L MPi (113 bhp) | 1.5L G1.5 (113 bhp) |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Boot Space | 458 litres | 433 litres | 447 litres |
| Safety | 5-Star (JNCAP/BNCAP) | 5-Star (BNCAP) | 5-Star (BNCAP) |
April’s offers focus on MT variants: up to Rs. 1 lakh in total benefits (Rs. 50,000 cash + Rs. 50,000 exchange) on higher trims. That makes it cheaper than a comparably specced Creta by a fair margin.
4. Before You Sign
Three things worth confirming with your dealer:
- Corporate scheme amounts depend on your employer — the “up to” figure isn’t guaranteed.
- Loyalty bonuses are usually Honda-to-Honda only (older City, Brio, Jazz, etc.).
- The 7-year extended warranty is typically bundled, but verify — it’s worth Rs. 15,000–25,000 on its own.
If you’re buying a 2025-manufactured unit — which is likely given the clearance push — do a proper pre-delivery inspection. Check paint, underbody, and any signs the car has been sitting for a while.
Should You Buy in April?
Honda’s supply chain has mostly stabilised — semiconductors and emission components are less of a headache than they were two years ago. The discounts on MY2025 stock are a clearance play, plain and simple. New emission norms tend to show up, manufacturers push to clear older inventory before they do. That’s what’s happening here.
The City Hybrid at Rs. 1.8 lakh off is the headline deal, but only if your monthly mileage justifies it. The Elevate at Rs. 1 lakh off is probably the most straightforward value proposition of the three — no complicated math, just a solid car at a reduced price.
