The 2026 Honda Elevate facelift has recently been launched in India, with prices starting from Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The upgraded SUV is available in six variants: SV, V, VX, ZX, ZX+ and ZX+ Black, each offering a different set of features for your requirements and needs. Here’s take a closer look at what each variant of the new Honda Elevate brings to the table: –
Honda Elevate SV
| Honda Elevate SV | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 11.80 lakh | – |
Key Features: –
- Exterior: LED projector headlamps with integrated DRLs, connected front light garnish (non-illuminated), turn-indicators on side mirrors, LED tail lamps, front & rear bumper black skid garnish, 16-inch steel wheels, shark fin antenna, and tailgate spoiler.
- Interior: Dual-tone Ivory & Black theme, black fabric seats, vanity mirror on both sides, and semi-digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch coloured MID.
- Comfort & Convenience: Touch-based smart keyless access, push-button start/stop, steering-mounted controls, tilt & telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat, all power windows, one-touch up/down function for driver’s window, automatic AC, PM2.5 cabin air purifier, front centre armrest with storage, 60:40 split rear seat, adjustable headrests, follow-me-home & lead-me-to-the-car headlamp functions.
- Safety: 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, hill start assist, traction control, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminders, ISOFIX child seat anchors, day/night IRVM, and emergency stop signal.
Honda Elevate V
| Honda Elevate V | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 12.29 lakh | Rs 13.79 lakh |
| Premium over SV | +Rs 49,000 | – |
Key Features (over SV variant): –
- Exterior: Full wheel covers and black finish on B-pillars.
- Comfort & Convenience: 2 Type-C rear charging ports, 1 Type-C front charging port (CVT only), remote engine start (CVT only), paddle shifters (CVT only), and easy shift lock release slot (CVT only).
- Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, and 4 speakers.
- Safety: Rear disc brake (CVT only), rear camera, electronic parking brake with auto-hold (CVT only), and rear defogger.
Honda Elevate VX
| Honda Elevate VX | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 13.39 lakh | Rs 15.39 lakh |
| Premium over V | +Rs 1.1 lakh | +Rs 1.6 lakh |
Key Features (over V variant): –
- Exterior: Tri-Bar signature LED lights, LED projector fog lamps with dual-tone housing, connected signature LED tail lamps, dual-tone 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and roof rails.
- Interior: Single-pane electric sunroof, ambient lighting, premium fabric seat upholstery with stitching, soft-touch door lining armrest, leather-wrapped steering wheel, sunvisor vanity illumination, gun metal garnish on steering wheel, rear door pocket LED lights, and black fabric & stitched seat cover, and seatback pockets.
- Comfort & Convenience: Automatic headlamps, PM2.5 AQI display, capacitive-touch rear LED spot lamps, walk-away auto door lock function, power folding side mirrors, wireless charger, and boot lamp.
- Infotainment: Premium 6-speaker surround sound system (4 speakers + 2 tweeters).
- Safety: LaneWatch camera and rear wiper & washer.
Honda Elevate ZX
| Honda Elevate ZX | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh |
| Premium over VX | +Rs 2 lakh | +Rs 1.5 lakh |
Key Features (over VX variant): –
- Exterior: Different finish for alloy wheels, black painted front/rear/side & fender lower garnishes, and dual-tone door lower garnish.
- Interior: Exclusive leather upholstery, soft-touch leatherette pads with stitch on dashboard & door lining, and soft-touch door lining armrest leatherette pad.
- Comfort & Convenience: Front ventilated seats and rear centre armrest with cup holders.
- Infotainment: 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and premium 8-speaker surround sound system (4 speakers + 4 tweeters).
- Safety: Level-2 ADAS suite.
Honda Elevate ZX+
| Honda Elevate ZX+ | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 16.80 lakh | Rs 18.30 lakh |
| Premium over ZX | +Rs 1.41 lakh | +Rs 1.41 lakh |
Key Features (over ZX variant): –
- Exterior: Dual-tone paint scheme.
- Comfort & Convenience: 8-way powered driver’s seat, 4-way powered co-driver seat, and rear ventilated seats (segment-first).
- Safety: Front parking sensors and 360-degree surround view system.
Honda Elevate ZX+ Black
| Honda Elevate ZX+ Black | MT | CVT |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 16.90 lakh | Rs 18.40 lakh |
| Premium over ZX+ | +Rs 10,000 | +Rs 10,000 |
Key Features (over ZX+ variant): –
- Exterior: Gloss-black finish for alloy wheels, door lower garnish and door handles.
- Interior: All-black cabin theme and gloss black garnishes on door handles, AC surrounds & steering wheel.
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2026 New Honda Elevate Facelift – Engine Specifications and Claimed Fuel Efficiency
The 2026 Elevate continues with the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine as the outgoing model, which is available with 6-speed manual and CVT automatic transmission options.
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| Max Power | 121 PS |
| Peak Torque | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/CVT |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 15.31 kmpl (MT), 16.61 kmpl (CVT) |
*MT- Manual Transmission, CVT- Continuously Variable Transmission (automatic)
Competition Check
The Honda Elevate is pitted against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Sierra, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
