Honda Elevate in showrooms by mid-August, Launch in September first week

Honda officially showcased the new Elevate last month in June and is currently working on its launch in the Indian market. The Elevate will mark Honda’s entry into the mid-size SUV segment in India, competing with popular models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun, and more.

Earlier, Honda had announced its plan to introduce the new Elevate in the Indian market during the festive season. Now, the brand has revealed a specific timeline for the price announcement. Honda Car India will officially announce the price of the new Elevate in September, specifically in the first week of the month. Recently, the official ARAI figures for the Elevate’s performance were also unveiled.

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Under the hood, the Honda Elevate comes with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine, paired exclusively with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. This well-tuned gasoline engine delivers an impressive 119bhp and 145Nm of peak torque. As for fuel efficiency, the ARAI-certified mileage stands at 15.31kmpl with the manual transmission and 16.92kmpl with the automatic option.

Looks bold

The Honda Elevate boasts a robust and muscular appearance, exuding strength with its upright stance. The front of the Elevate showcases a vertically-aligned grille with tapered edges, accented by a chrome garnish that extends to the upper edges of the headlamp housings. Adding to the sophisticated styling are sleek LED headlamps and fog lamps housed within triangular enclosures on the front bumper. A silver-colored faux skid plate enhances the SUV’s rugged appeal at the front.

Moving to the side profile, the Honda Elevate maintains its commanding presence, featuring body cladding over the wheel arches and bottom of the door panels. The silver-colored roof rails, chrome-finished rearview mirrors, and 17-inch machined alloy wheels all contribute to its overall stylish look.

At the rear, the Honda Elevate retains its bold design with inverted L-shaped combination tail lamps that incorporate LED inserts, stretching towards the gloss black garnish positioned between them. Functionality is added with the roof-mounted spoiler, rear wiper, washer, and defogger, while the black garnish over the rear bumper and silver-colored faux skid plate enhance the SUV’s rugged and appealing aesthetic.

Honda has also offered a sneak peek into the Elevate’s interior, which showcases a delightful combination of dual-tone black and brown leather upholstery. The cabin exudes modernity with elements like a 7-inch TFT screen in the instrument console, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, and a convenient push start-stop button.

Catering to the preferences of contemporary customers, the Honda Elevate comes equipped with a range of attractive features. These include a single-pane sunroof, a wireless charger for added convenience, a Lanewatch camera to enhance safety, and a Level-2 ADAS suite of safety features to provide advanced driver assistance.

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