New Delhi: Honda has introduced the updated Elevate SUV in India with a starting price of ₹11.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelift marks the first major update to the midsize SUV since its Indian debut in 2023, bringing revised styling and a longer list of features.
Bookings for the refreshed Honda Elevate opened on October 1. The SUV continues to use the existing petrol engine and is available with both manual and CVT automatic transmission options.
The updated model is offered in five trims — SV, V, VX, ZX and ZX+. The ZX+ is a new addition to the range and can also be ordered in a Black Edition. While the entry-level price remains unchanged, the top-end version now costs ₹1.94 lakh more than the outgoing model.
Honda Elevate Facelift Gets Subtle Exterior Changes
Honda has retained the overall shape and design of the Elevate, but several changes have been made to the front and rear sections.
The SUV now features a segmented LED daytime running light positioned above the grille and extending across the front between the existing LED headlamps. The grille has also been redesigned with a new mesh pattern and gloss-black finish.
The fog lamp surrounds now receive body-coloured treatment, while the Honda badge has been moved from the grille to the leading edge of the bonnet.
At the rear, the facelift gets a new LED light bar connecting the tail-lamps. The alloy wheel designs remain unchanged. Honda has also introduced a new Nordic Forest Pearl exterior colour, available in both single-tone and dual-tone configurations.
The body cladding has been updated as well, with a gloss-black finish replacing the matte treatment found on the previous version.
More Features Added to the Elevate Cabin
The basic dashboard layout remains familiar, but Honda has added several new features to the cabin. Rear-seat ventilation is among the major additions, with Honda describing it as a segment-first feature.
The front seats now come with both power adjustment and ventilation. Other additions include a 360-degree camera and capacitive-touch LED reading lamps for rear passengers. CVT variants also receive an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
Honda has replaced the earlier faux-wood dashboard trim with additional white leatherette padding and stitching. Ambient lighting, which was previously available as a dealer-fitted accessory, is now factory-fitted on higher variants.
Safety equipment has also been expanded. The updated Elevate gets front parking sensors and rear disc brakes. The Honda Sensing ADAS package on CVT variants now includes adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow functionality.
Existing features such as the 10.25-inch infotainment screen, semi-digital instrument cluster, single-pane sunroof, lane-watch camera, six airbags, wireless charging and smartphone connectivity continue to be offered.
Honda has also added more sound-deadening material to address concerns around noise, vibration and harshness. The company says the additional insulation is intended to make the cabin quieter and improve overall refinement.
Engine and Gearbox Remain Unchanged
The mechanical setup of the Honda Elevate remains the same. The SUV continues with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 121hp and 145Nm of torque.
Customers can choose between a six-speed manual gearbox and a CVT automatic transmission. Honda claims fuel efficiency of 15.31kpl for the manual version and 16.61kpl for the CVT.
The Elevate continues to miss out on the 1.5-litre strong-hybrid powertrain available with the Honda City.
With the facelift, the Honda Elevate remains positioned in the midsize SUV segment and continues to compete with models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara.
Disclaimer: Prices, features, specifications and availability mentioned in this article are based on the information provided and may vary depending on the variant, location and applicable charges. Readers should check the latest details with Honda or an authorised dealer before making a purchase decision.