Japanese carmaker Honda will sell diesel models in India even after the introduction of new BS-VI emission standards, unlike Maruti Suzuki, which decided to stop selling diesel vehicles from April 1, 2020.
According to a senior Honda Cars India official, the company plans to upgrade two of its diesel engines used in models such as City, Amaze, WR-V, Civic, BR-V and CR-V to meet the more stringent requirements of the new standard. BS-VI.
With diesel cars going up in price starting next year due to the introduction of stricter BS-VI emissions standards, major automakers are considering their future sales.
Maruti Suzuki India, the leader of the Indian market, has already announced that it will cease production of diesel models from April 1, 2020, when BS-VI regulations come into force, as due to the increased cost, most diesel vehicles will become less widely available. to the consumer.
Tata Motors, the leader of the Indian automotive industry, is also going to phase out small diesel vehicles due to projected lower demand.
However, American Ford has said it will continue to sell diesel models in the country.
The new BS-VI emission standards will enter into force on April 1, 2020 across the country. Cars sold in the country currently meet BS-IV emission standards.
BSES (Bharat stage emission standards) are emission standards set by the Indian government to regulate air pollution from vehicles.
