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 | TBU |
| VX | Rs 13.39 lakh | TBU |
| ZX | Rs 15.39 lakh | TBU |
| ZX+ (NEW) | Rs 16.80 lakh | TBU |
Honda will also be offering the top-spec ZX+ variant in an all-black edition called the ZX+ Black, prices of which are yet to be revealed.
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 retain their existing design, while the redesigned bumper lends the SUV a more refreshed appearance.
The notable changes include gloss black cladding all around 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; however, the overall premium feel has been sweetened with the introduction of the multi-colour ambient lighting and white leatherette upholstery. The other key additions include: –
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- 4-way powered co-passenger seat
- 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
Besides, amenities like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a single-pane sunroof, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a 360-degree camera with blind-view monitor, hill assist, lane-watch camera and a level-2 ADAS suite, etc., are likely to remain unchanged.
Technical Specifications
As mentioned in the starting, 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 |
*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.
