Honda Elevate: Honda Cars India has officially announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Honda Elevate. Customers can reserve their Elevate car by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000. Bookings can be made either through Honda’s authorized dealerships or the convenient ‘Honda from Home’ online sales platform. The highly anticipated Elevate SUV is expected to be launched in the Indian market in September, with deliveries commencing in the same month. Notably, India will be the first country to introduce this global mid-size SUV developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand.
Honda Elevate: Powerful Engine and Transmission Options
The Honda Elevate comes equipped with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine, delivering a maximum power of 121PS and peak torque of 145Nm. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual transmission (MT) or a 7-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic. While all four variants, namely SV, V, VX, and ZX, are available with the MT option, the CVT variant is limited to V, VX, and ZX trims.
Honda Elevate: Stylish Exterior and Comfortable Interior
The Honda Elevate showcases an eye-catching design with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), full LED projector headlamps featuring LED turn indicators, LED taillamps, and 17-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels. It also boasts an electric sunroof for an enhanced driving experience. The SUV offers a wide range of exterior color options, including Phoenix Orange Pearl (new), Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Metroid Gray Metallic.
Inside the cabin, the Elevate features a 7-inch HD color TFT instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch IPS HD touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, brown leatherette upholstery, and soft-touch pads on the dashboard and door trims.
Honda Elevate: Advanced Safety and Convenience Features
Honda has prioritized safety in the Elevate SUV by equipping it with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology known as Honda Sensing. It includes features such as six airbags, a lane watch camera, vehicle stability assist with agile handling assist, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, a multi-angle rearview camera, and rear parking sensors.
Honda Elevate: Competitive Pricing and Market Competition
The Honda Elevate is expected to be competitively priced in the Indian market, ranging from Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). It will face competition from popular SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos 2023, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Tiguan.
Honda Elevate: Conclusion
The Honda Elevate SUV is all set to make its mark in the Indian market, offering impressive features, a powerful engine, and a stylish design. With the opening of bookings and an expected launch in September, interested buyers can secure their own Honda Elevate by reserving it now. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting addition to Honda’s lineup of vehicles.
