Waiting for the new Honda Elevate SUV? Well, the Japanese marque has finally announced that its launch will take place on September 4, 2023. Bookings for this Creta-rivaling SUV are already underway, and it has also started reaching dealerships across the country.
Engine and Mileage
Honda will offer the Elevate with its tried-&-tested 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, which is known for its driveability, refinement and well-controlled NVH levels. Honda will offer it with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Here’s a look at its specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-VTEC Petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Power | 121PS |
| Max Torque | 145Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / CVT |
| Claimed Mileage | 15.31kmpl (manual), 16.92kmpl (CVT) |
Honda has announced that an electric version of Elevate will also be introduced by 2026.
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Dimensions
- Underpinned on Honda’s Global Small Car platform, the Elevate is 4,312mm long. Yes, not the longest, but at 1650mm, it is the most elevated SUV in its class.
- It also boasts the segment’s leading ground clearance of 220mm and a wheelbase of 2650mm.
- At 458 litres, it also provides the most generous boot space in its class.
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Variant and Features
- Honda will offer the Elevate in four variants: SV, V, VX and ZX.
- Inside the cabin, the Elevate features a black-and-brown two-tone theme with smooth-touch leather on the dash & door pads, along with a faux wooden insert giving it a premium appeal.
- When it comes to features, the Elevate isn’t a tech-loaded machine like the Kia Seltos. Rather, it prioritises meeting customers’ essential convenience requirements, with a strong emphasis on the safety department. Some notable features to cite are: –
- Automatic LED headlamps
- Leather seats
- Semi-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch coloured TFT display
- 10.25-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Connected car technology
- Eight speakers
- 60:40 split rear seat
- Tilt & telescopic steering
- Manual height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Single-pane sunroof
- Auto climate control
- Dedicated rear AC vents
- Paddle shifters in the CVT variant
- Smart keyless entry with push-button vehicle start/stop
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Up to 6-airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Lane-watch camera
- Reversing camera with sensors
- Electronic stability control
- Hill start assist
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Honda Sensing – Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS)Â
Click here for variant-wise feature details.
Expected Price and Competitors
- We expect Honda to price the Elevate between Rs 11 – 18 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will lock horns with the Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and the recently facelifted Kia Seltos.
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