The 2026 Honda PCX 160 maxi scooter gets new colours and features in Brazil. Check its price, specs, engine, features, rivals and India launch possibility.
The Honda PCX 160, a popular maxi-scooter and a bestseller in Brazil, has received a refreshing update for the 2026 model year. Known for its premium and performance profile, PCX 160 has dominated its segment since its launch in 2012 and today it accounts for a 33% market share in Brazil.
With the most recent update, Honda has made minor cosmetic tweaks, added new colour variants while keeping the well proven performance package.
2026 Honda PCX 160 – What’s New?
The new PCX 160 is available in three variants – PCX CBS, PCX ABS and PCX DLX ABS, each with updated colour choices:
- PCX CBS – Offered in Pearl White (price: R$ 18,340 / approx ₹2.98 lakh)
- PCX ABS – Gets a new Pearl Spencer Blue shade (price: R$ 20,170 / approx ₹3.28 lakh)
- PCX DLX ABS – Now available in Metallic Black (price: R$ 20,640 / approx ₹3.35 lakh)
2026 Honda PCX 160 – Engine & Performance
The hardware is consequently little changed for 2026.
- Powered by Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder Engine: 156.9cc
- Generates about 16 hp power and 14.7 Nm torque
- Paired with V-Matic automatic transmission
Key highlights include:
- LED lighting setup
- Large windscreen
- Step-up seat and upswept exhaust
- 764 mm seat height – comfortable for most riders
- 134 mm ground clearance – suitable for urban roads
The scooter weighs 124 kg in CBS trim and 126 kg in ABS trim.
Suspension & Braking
- Built on an underbone frame
- Telescopic forks (front) and dual shock absorbers (rear) – 100 mm travel each
- 14-inch front wheel (110/70 tyre) & 13-inch rear wheel (130/70 tyre)
- 220 mm disc brakes at both ends (ABS variants)
- CBS variant gets disc front + 130 mm rear drum brake
Tech & Features
The 2026 PCX 160 continues to offer a premium feature list, including:
- LCD digital display with trip meter, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, battery indicator, fuel consumption and V-belt replacement alert
- 3D bezel design around the display for a sporty look
- Front storage compartment
- 30 litres of underseat storage
- USB Type-C charging port
Honda PCX 160 – Will It Come to India?
Honda already filed a trademark for PCX 160 in India which has raised speculations about a possible launch.
Currently, the Indian premium scooter segment is getting intense with competitors such as:
- Aprilia SXR 160
- Hero Xoom 160
- Yamaha Aerox 155
With the growing popularity of sporty and feature-filled scooters, it’s only a matter of time before Honda announces the arrival of the PCX 160 in India. However, apart from the filing of the trademark, there is no official confirmation as yet.
