Bookings Open For Honda Elevate, Variant Lineup Revealed

The Honda Elevate can be reserved for Rs 5,000 both online and at the carmaker’s dealerships

• Honda will offer the SUV in four broad variants: SV, V, VX and ZX.

• India will be the first market to get the Elevate SUV, albeit a global model.

• The SUV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen, single-pane sunroof and ADAS.

• To be offered with the City’s 1.5-litre (121PS/145Nm) petrol engine; EV version coming by 2026.

• Prices could start from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bookings for the Honda Elevate are now open for Rs 5,000, both online and at Honda dealerships. The Japanese carmaker has also confirmed that the compact SUV will be launched in September 2023 and has revealed its variant lineup.

Here’s everything we know about the Honda SUV so far:

A Clean Design

The Honda SUV gets a crisp and modern design all around with the exterior highlights being the big grille, LED headlights and taillights, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and muscular body cladding. While it does not stand out for anything in particular, its design looks mature and distinctive in the segment.

Related: Check Out The Honda Elevate’s Exterior In These 10 Images

Cabin And Equipment Details

With the Elevate, the carmaker has taken the interior levels a notch higher than the City. The SUV’s cabin features a black and brown theme, including leatherette upholstery, giving it a more premium appeal.

Honda has equipped the SUV with a 10.25-inch touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a single-pane sunroof, a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, and a wireless phone charger. Its safety kit includes features such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a LaneWatch camera, and six airbags.

A Petrol-only Offering

The Elevate will only come with the City’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (121PS/145Nm). It will be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic. As confirmed shortly after the unveiling, the Elevate will skip the hybrid option and get an EV version instead, which is planned for a launch by 2026.

Also Read: Honda To Bet On SUVs/e-SUVs for India, To Open Elevate Bookings In July 2023

Launch And Price

Honda will launch the Elevate in September this year, with prices likely to start from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be offered in four broad trims and follow the usual Honda nomenclature - SV, V, VX and ZX.

The compact SUV will go up against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross.