Honda Cars India will discontinue the production of the Jazz, WR-V, and the fourth generation City in April just before being required to have an onboard self-diagnostic device to monitor real-time driving emission levels.
The Real Driving Emission (RDE) standards of Bharat Stage (BS) VI Phase 2 will be implemented in India beginning on April 1, 2023. RDE is referred to as Phase 2 of India's BS-VI emission limits, the first phase of which began in 2020.
The device will continuously monitor important components for compliance with emission requirements, such as oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. The transition involves tighter emission regulations, which raises the cost of production for the automotive industry.
Honda's lineup of four-wheelers will now only consist of the fifth-generation Honda City and Honda Amaze. Both these sedans have been upgraded in compliance with BS VI Phase 2.
Honda Cars India has revealed plans to increase the prices of its entry-level vehicles.