Honda Elevate

Model launch date:

The Honda Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June, 2023.

Feature list:

Exterior:

The exterior highlights of the SUV include a Honda’s signature grille flanked by sleek LED headlamps and DRLs. The side profile emphasises its sporty and chunky characteristics with flared almost-square wheel arches and thick plastic cladding. At the rear, it sports a distinctive tailgate design, LED taillamps, and a freshly designed rear bumper.

Interior:

Inside, the cabin of the Elevate comes wrapped in a dual-tone interior theme with beige upholstery. Right in the centre of the dashboard, you see a tall-standing 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and towards the right is a seven-inch digital driver’s display. Apart from this, it also gets a single-pane sunroof.

Engine, performance, and specifications:

At the heart of the Elevate is a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that churns out 119bhp and 145Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a six-speed manual or a CVT unit. Apart from this, the manufacturer also confirmed that an all-electric SUV based on the Elevate will also be launched in the next three years.

Variants:

As of now, details regarding the variants and colour options are still unknown.

Safety:

The Honda mid-size SUV has not been tested yet for safety ratings.

Competition:

Honda Elevate goes up against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and MG Astor.