Best Selling Used Honda Cars That Dominated The Roads in 2024

Honda cars are synonymous with reliability, and in 2024, the Japanese car maker held an 8.5% market share in the used car market. The most popular model was the City, with the Amaze and Jazz coming in second and third, respectively.

It is interesting to note that even Honda models older than 10 years continue to garner attention in the used car market. According to the internal data of CARS24, used car sales in 2024 outnumbered new car sales as well. Here’s a look at the best selling Hondas that dominated the used car market in 2024.

Top Selling Used Honda Cars in 2024

The Honda City was the best selling used sedan in India, outperforming its smaller sibling, the Amaze and very popular Maruti Suzuki Dzire. The Jazz continues to be a much loved Japanese hatchback in the used market.

Generally, buyers of used Honda models have a strong preference for their petrol models. While used manual Hondas claim the lion’s share of the brand’s sales in the used car market.

1. Honda City

The City has always been the bestseller for Honda Cars India. That remains the case for a used Honda City as well with it grabbing a 43% market share among all used Honda cars sold in 2024. This made the Honda City the best selling used sedan in India last year, beating cheaper and more compact rivals, but also all SUVs as well.

Standout Features

• Rev-friendly petrol engine with slick manual transmission.
• Highly frugal diesel engine.

• The cabin uses premium materials and offers great comfort for all passengers.

   

Engine and Transmission Options

All generations of the Honda City feature a 1.5 litre, naturally aspirated, petrol engine, with each subsequent generation featuring updates. The petrol engine has always been available with a manual and an automatic transmission. In the fourth generation model, the Honda City got a diesel engine too, and it was available in the fifth generation model as well for a few years. 

However, with a diesel, there is only the option of a manual transmission. Noticeably, 83% of used City buyers opted for the petrol and 17% chose diesel. The transmission split was also similar with 83% buyers opting for a manual transmission and 17% choosing a used automatic.

Fuel Efficiency

• Petrol – Approx. 17 kmpl

• Diesel – Approx. 24 kmpl 

   

2. Honda Amaze

The Amaze was the second best selling used Honda car in 2024 with a 22% market share. Picking between petrol and diesel, 58% percent buyers opted for the former and 42% chose the latter. The decision between manual and automatic was clearer with 90% buyers opting for the manual and only 10% opting for the convenience of an automatic.

Standout Features

• The Amaze offers a highly absorbent ride quality which makes it highly comfortable in the urban areas.
• Driving ergonomics of the Amaze are great and they help in reducing driver fatigue over long drives.

• Boot space in the Honda Amaze is great for a sub 4 metre sedan.

   

Engine and Transmission Options

A pre owned Honda Amaze will be available with both petrol and diesel engines. In all cases, the petrol engine is a 1.2 litre, naturally aspirated motor and the diesel engine is a 1.5 litre unit. Both engines have been offered with manual as standard, and CVT automatic transmission options. 

Fuel Efficiency

• Petrol – Approx. 18 kmpl

• Diesel – Approx. 25 kmpl

   

3. Honda Jazz

While Honda sedans have been the more popular cars in its lineup, the Jazz holds a special place in the Indian car market. When it was first launched in 2009, many considered it to be ahead of its time. That makes it a great used car to buy. Second hand Honda Jazz constituted an 8% share among all used Honda cars sold in 2024. 

Standout Features

• Honda engineers have given clever storage spaces inside the cabin.
• The Jazz has great handling dynamics and feels fun to drive on a winding road.

• The hatchback is surprisingly spacious for its size.

   

Engine and Transmission Options

The Honda Jazz has always been offered with a 1.2 litre petrol engine, and it was offered with the option of both a manual and an automatic transmission. Honda also offered a 1.5 litre diesel engine with the Jazz, although it was only available with a manual transmission. 

The petrol model was preferred by 86% of pre owned Jazz buyers whereas only 14% picked the diesel engine. On the transmission front, 77% buyers preferred a manual transmission and 23% opted for the automatic.

Fuel Efficiency

• Petrol – 17 kmpl

• Diesel – 25 kmpl

   

4. Honda Brio

The Brio is another popular hatchback from Honda, and in 2024, it commanded a total of 7% market share of all the used Honda cars sold over the last 12 months. Of all those people who bought a second hand Brio, 90% chose the manual transmission whereas only 10% picked an automatic transmission.

Standout Features

• Its compact size makes the Honda Brio great for city drives.
• The Honda Brio’s petrol engine and manual transmission offer an engaging driving experience.

• The suspension feels highly pliant over broken road surfaces and offers great comfort.

   

Engine and Transmission Options

Honda only sold the Brio with a 1.2 litre petrol engine, albeit you can choose between a 5 speed manual transmission or a CVT for those who prefer the convenience of an automatic.

Fuel Efficiency

• Petrol – Approx.17 kmpl

   

5. Honda WR-V

The sale of used Honda WR-V’s accounted for 4% of total pre owned Honda cars sold in 2024. Splitting between petrol and diesel sales almost comes down to the wire with the former clocking in at 52% and the latter registering 48%, of total sales. The crossover from Honda was only ever offered with a manual transmission.

Standout Features

• The Honda WR-V has a spacious cabin, especially accommodating for tall people.
• It can cruise steadily at highway speeds and is well suited for road trips.

• The WR-V offers great ground clearance and offers immense confidence over broken roads.

   

Engine and Transmission Options

The Honda WR-V gets a 1.2 litre petrol engine and a 1.5 diesel engine from the factory. Both engines only get the option of a manual transmission.

Fuel Efficiency

• Petrol – 17 kmpl

• Diesel – 24 kmpl

   

Conclusion

In 2024, Honda has remained the preferred choice for those who prioritise reliability and comfort. It offered a great mix of options for used cars buyers across body, fuel and transmission type. The Japanese car maker's best offering remains the City, although the Amaze, Jazz, Brio and WR-V add considerably to Honda’s total market share for used cars sold on CARS24.