Honda Elevate Fuel Efficiency Figures Are Out!

The compact SUV will be powered by the City’s 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine

Update (04/09/23): Honda has announced the prices of the Elevate SUV.

• Honda Elevate’s manual variants claim a fuel efficiency of 15.31kmpl. 

• The CVT variants could return an economy of up to 16.92kmpl, as claimed. 

• The SUV gets a 121PS 1.5-litre petrol engine; no hybrid or diesel option in the pipeline. 

• Elevate to also get an EV version by 2025. 

• Prices are expected to range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The fuel efficiency details of the Honda Elevate have been revealed. The compact SUV made its global debut in June and the prices of it are expected to be announced in September. 

The Honda Elevate will be offered with the familiar 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, with a choice of 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic. Its manual option claims a fuel economy of 15.31kmpl, while its CVT option promises to give a higher 16.92kmpl efficiency. Honda claims both the transmissions have been tuned to offer a blend of mileage and effortless driving experience. 

Other Powertrain Details

This engine is rated at 121PS and 145Nm, same as offered in the Honda City sedan. There’s no diesel powertrain on offer, and unlike the City, even the strong-hybrid option has been skipped. 

However, the Elevate is getting an EV version by 2025. It’s expected to offer a driving range of around 400-450 kilometres and could be priced around the Rs 20-lakh mark. Its rivals would be the MG ZS EV and the upcoming Hyundai EV for India. 

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Honda Elevate Details Summarised

The Honda Elevate offers a single-pane sunroof, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and automatic AC. Safety will be covered by six airbags, a hill start assist, and the radar-based ADAS technology. 

It is expected to be priced from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The Elevate is Honda’s rival to the segment’s big-wigs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Citroen C3 Aircross, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor.