Honda has finally given the Elevate SUV its first-ever mid-life facelift update, bringing a refreshed appearance and several much-needed feature additions to enhance its overall positioning in the market. But with all these changes, how exactly does the new Elevate 2026 command a premium over the outgoing pre-facelift model? Here’s the answer: –
| Honda Elevate Variants | New Elevate | Old Elevate | Premium over the Outgoing Model |
| SV MT | Rs 11.80 lakh | Rs 11.80 lakh | Unchanged |
| V MT | Rs 12.29 lakh | Rs 12.27 lakh | Rs 2,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.79 lakh | Rs 13.43 lakh | Rs 36,000 |
| VX MT | Rs 13.93 lakh | Rs 13.92 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 15.08 lakh | Rs 31,000 |
| ZX MT | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 15.18 lakh | Rs 21,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16.89 lakh | Rs 16.36 lakh | Rs 53,000 |
| ZX+ (NEW) | Rs 16.89 lakh | – | – |
| ZX+ CVT (NEW) | Rs 18.30 lakh | – | – |
- As the above table reveals, the manual variants of the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift have largely retained the same pricing as the outgoing model.
- The CVT automatic version receives a fairly marginal price hike of between Rs 31,000 and Rs 53,000, depending on the variant.
- For this added premium, the CVT trims get a host of new features over the outgoing model, including rear disc brakes, electric parking brakes with auto-hold function, front USB Type-C port, and a low-speed follow function.
- The brand has also introduced a new top-of-the-line ZX+ trim, which commands a premium of Rs 1.5 lakh over the ZX variant.
- For this additional outlay, buyers get several new amenities, including an 8-way powered driver seat, 4-way powered co-driver seat, rear seat ventilation, 360-degree camera and front parking sensors.
- Those eyeing to give their SUV a more distinctive appearance can further opt for the ZX+ Black for an additional amount of Rs 10,000. It adds sportier visual touches to the SUV, such as gloss-black painted alloy wheels and all-black interiors with black-finished garnishes.
Other Changes
Aside from the above-mentioned additions, the Elevate facelift also receives several other changes and new amenities over the outgoing model. These include: –
- Improved NVH levels
- Revised gloss-black grille with segmented DRL strips
- Body-coloured finish for the fog lamp housing
- Gloss-black cladding all around the body, replacing the previous matte black finish
- Silver cladding on the doors
- Connected tail lamp setup
- New Nordic Forest Pearl paint option
- Black-and-white cabin theme with more leatherette padding on the dashboard and gloss black interior garnishes
- Capative touch reading lamps
- Front ventilated seats
- PM2.5 AQI display
- Ambient lighting
- Rear USB Type-C ports
Honda Elevate Engine Details and Fuel Efficiency
The 2026 Elevate continues with the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine as the older model, specifications of which are mentioned below:-
| 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)
Bookings and Deliveries
Bookings for the SUV are already underway for a token amount of Rs 21,000, and the Japanese carmaker has confirmed that deliveries are now available.
