Honda has finally given the Elevate a mid-life facelift update in India, bringing subtle styling changes and new features to enhance the overall appeal of the SUV. The Japanese carmaker hasn’t made any changes to its powertrain options. That said, one major expectation remains unfulfilled, as Honda hasn’t introduced a hybrid powertrain with the facelift update despite it being a long-standing demand from enthusiasts.
2026 Honda Elevate Facelift: Price and Variants
The facelifted Elevate is offered in five variants: SV, V, VX, ZX, and ZX+, prices of which are as follows: –
| 2026 Honda Elevate Variants | MT | CVT |
| SV | Rs 11.80 lakh | – |
| V | Rs 12.29 lakh | Rs 13.79 lakh |
| VX | Rs 13.39 lakh | Rs 15.39 lakh |
| ZX | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh |
| ZX+ (NEW) | Rs 16.80 lakh | Rs 18.30 lakh |
Honda is also offering the top-spec ZX+ variant in an all-black edition called the ZX+ Black, priced at Rs 16.90 lakh for the manual and Rs 18.40 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom) for the CVT version.
2026 Honda Elevate – What’s New?
Bolder Appearance
Honda has retained the Elevate’s boxy and bold design with the facelift update, while making subtle cosmetic changes to give the SUV a fresher appearance. That said, the 2026 Elevate gets a more aggressive rectangular gloss-black grille with honeycomb detailing and a connected light bar. And similar to the Honda City facelift, the carmaker has repositioned the brand’s logo from the grille to the top of it. Furthermore, the bi-projector headlamps and bumper retain their existing design, while body coloured fog lamp housing lends the SUV a more refreshed appearance.
The notable changes include gloss-black cladding all around (as opposed to the matte finish) and a revised LED connected taillamp setup with an illuminated centre part. Honda has also added a new hue to its colour palette called Nordic Forest Pearl.
Interior and Features
Inside, the Elevate facelift retains the same dashboard layout as the outgoing model, but gets subtle updates to enhance the overall cabin’s premium feel. The faux wood trim has been replaced with more leatherette padding and stitching, while the addition of the multi-colour ambient lighting and white-&-black cabin theme further enhances the ambience.
The other key additions to the SUV include: –
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- 4-way powered co-passenger seat
- Capacitive-touch LED reading lamps
- PM2.5 AQI display
- Front and rear ventilated seats (segment-first)
- 360-degree camera
- Front parking sensors
- Rear disc brakes
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold (CVT variants only)
- Low-speed follow function for adaptive cruise control
Besides, amenities like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a single-pane sunroof, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, hill assist, lane-watch camera, 6 airbags, and a level-2 ADAS suite have been carried forward from the outgoing model.
Improved Sound Insulation
Honda has claimed to address the NVH issue of the outgoing model by adding more sound-deadening material and an extra insulation layer to the facelift, thereby improving the overall cabin experience.
Technical Specifications
As mentioned at the start, the 2026 Elevate continues with the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.
| 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
In the hotly congested mid-size SUV segment, the Honda Elevate rivals the likes of MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Sierra, Volkswagen Taigun, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
