By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Honda City and Amaze diesel to be discontinued by February 2023
• Honda to stop production by February 2023 • Real Driving Emission norms kicking in exactly after 3 years since BS-VI was introduced. • Honda diesel available till stocks last
Japanese automaker Honda cars is planning to phase out its 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel offered in the Amaze in the City by February 2023. This move is done keeping in mind the RDE (Real Driving Emissions) norms that is said to be implemented from April 2023. Customers can still buy diesel Honda cars currently, but the brand plans to finish its inventory across all showrooms in the country before the new standards come into effect.
The RDE norms call for big investments on diesel engines R&D to meet the stiff new emission standards. Many car manufactures like Skoda, Maruti Suzuki and Volkswagen have already removed diesel models from their line-ups completely. Honda has already stopped producing diesel versions of the Jazz and WR-V in preparation for the stringent emission norms while other models will follow soon.
The automaker had introduced the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel in 2013 with the Amaze compact sedan. The powertrain uses Honda’s ‘Earth Dreams’ tech and claims to be the lightest in its class due to a full aluminum construction. The powertrain had a 21% sales share for Honda after BS-VI norms arrived in April 2020. However, this number has reduced to only 7% due to consumers shifting to petrol cars.
Read Also: Honda City Facelift Spotted Testing in India
Stringent RDE Norms
The new RDE norms will task automakers to meet the emission targets, particularly for Nitrogen Oxide and Particulate matter in the BS-VI guidelines. The emission measurement yar stick will involve real-world driving environment rather than just being on a test bench. This means that it will require a near-optimal emissions performance across varying geographical regions in India.
Industry experts say it will need the adoption of technologies like SCR (selective catalytic reduction), which is already used in high displacement diesel engines, but it is highly cost prohibitive for powertrains under 1.5-litre in displacement.
Honda will continue to focus on its 1.2 and 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engines that powers the City and Amaze, as well as the new strong-hybrid powertrain introduced in the City e:HEV.
Read Also: All-New Honda City e:HEV Launched at Rs 19.5 Lakhs
About Author
Team CarLelo
Sub-Editor
Team CarLelo is a group of passionate car enthusiasts and auto experts who bring you the latest car news, launches, reviews, and buying tips. The team focuses on simple, clear, and useful content to make car buying easy and stress-free for readers across India.
ADVERTISEMENT
Top Car Brands in India
Trending Car News in India
Tata Cars Sales Breakup August 2026: EV Vs ICE Breakdown
Tata Motors dispatched 65,253 units to dealers in August 2026; the Tata Punch and the Nexon together accounting for nearly 61% of total dispatches.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Next Big EV Launch From Tata and Mahindra
While the Tata Safari 7-seater electric SUV will arrive before the end of this year, Mahindra will introduce the BE 07 electric SUV in early 2027.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Hyundai Installs 120 kW DC Fast Public EV Charging Stations in Delhi
Hyundai Motor India in partnership with Statiq has inaugurated Public 120 kW DC fast-charging stations in New Delhi on World EV Day 2026.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Maruti Fronx Facelift Could Get ADAS, New Petrol and Hybrid Engine
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is gearing up for a significant mid-cycle update, likely to get LEVEL 2 ADAS tech, a 1.2L Z-Series petrol engine and other key features
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda Elevate Facelift and Hyundai Bayon debut in October 2026
Honda is set to launch the Honda Elevate facelift in Oct 2026, while Hyundai is expanding its midsize SUV portfolio by introducing the Hyundai Bayon.
Amit Sharma
Read More
New BMW 3 Series M350 Revealed With 443hp and Drift Mode
New BMW 3 Series M350 will get 443hp, 580Nm, 48V mild-hybrid tech and a first-ever drift mode for a 3 Series M Performance model.
Konica Singh
Read More
Toyota Glanza Facelift - New Design, Hybrid Tech and Features
Toyota Glanza facelift is expected in 2026 with a new 1.2-litre engine, CNG-AMT, Level 2 ADAS, new features and updated styling.
Konica Singh
Read More
Latest Honda Car News and Updates
Honda Elevate Facelift and Hyundai Bayon debut in October 2026
Honda is set to launch the Honda Elevate facelift in Oct 2026, while Hyundai is expanding its midsize SUV portfolio by introducing the Hyundai Bayon.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda Elevate Facelift - Major Updates Coming
Honda Elevate facelift is expected in October 2026 with new styling, a bigger touchscreen, more features and upgraded ADAS. Check out more details!
Konica Singh
Read More
4 Upcoming Honda Cars - 3 SUVs and Next-gen City
Honda plans to introduce 4 important products, including the next-gen City, 0 Alpha EV, sub-4m SUV and 7-seater SUV in the Indian market by 2028.
Chhavi
Read More
Honda India to Launch New 7-Seater SUV and Sub-4m Nexon Rival
Honda is also developing an all-new sub-4 metre compact SUV alongside a new flagship 3-row 7-seater SUV, both will be built on the brand’s new PF2 platform
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda Sub-4m SUV Launch Timeline Confirmed; To Rival Brezza and Nexon
Honda has officially announced to launch the new sub-4 meter SUV in the country by 2028. It will rival the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and others.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda to Soon Launch Elevate Facelift and 0 Alpha Electric SUV
Honda Cars India will launch the Elevate facelift and the 0 Alpha electric SUV by March 2027 - both have been spotted testing numerous times on the Indian roads
Chhavi
Read More
Upcoming Honda Cars in India in 2026-27: EV, Hybrids & Iconic
From new Honda 0 Alpha electric SUV to Prelude Coupe; here is a breakdown of the key Honda cars heading to Indian roads over the next 18 months.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Latest Honda Amaze News and Updates
Honda Launches New Digital Service Company in India
The new HDII company will provide digital services to expand customer touchpoint and create new mobility experiences for Honda customers in India.
Amit Sharma
Read More
3rd Gen Honda Amaze Scores 5-Star Safety in Bharat NCAP Crash Tests
Honda Amaze 3rd Gen earns a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests, excelling in both adult and child occupant protection.
Konica Singh
Read More
Honda Sub-4 Meter SUV - Key Details, Expected Engine and Launch Plan
Honda is planning a new sub-4 meter SUV for India. Expected to get a 1.2L engine and competitive pricing, the upcoming model will rival Nexon, Brezza and Venue.
Konica Singh
Read More
Honda City, Amaze, Elevate ADAS Models Surpass 50,000 Sales
The Honda SENSING ADAS equipped variants account for over 60 percent, 95 percent and 30 percent in sales of Elevate, City and Amaze, respectively.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda ZR-V SUV India Launch Timeline & Key Details!
The Honda ZR-V SUV is also under consideration, featuring a strong hybrid powertrain, advanced safety tech, and premium features.
Chhavi
Read More
New Honda Amaze, City and Elevate Now E20 Fuel Compliant
Honda Cars India has achieved E20 (20% Ethanol blended) Petrol compliance certification for all its existing line-up including the new-gen Amaze sedan in the country.
Amit Sharma
Read More
Honda Amaze Price Revised – Now Rs 30K More Expensive
Honda has revised the price for the new Amaze which was launched last year with up to Rs 30,000.
Ankita Solanki
Read More
Honda Amaze Price in India
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Trending Cars in India
Explore Similar Cars
Honda Amaze Price in India
Trusted Dealer
All Over India
Irresistible Offers
Stay Updated, Pay Less
Compare Cars
Choose the Right Car
Easy Finance
Multiple Finance Options
Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 6:30pm
contact@carlelo.com