Honda Elevate Compact SUV Debuts In India, Bookings Open In July

Honda Cars India has unveiled the all-new Honda Elevate compact SUV in the country, with a festive season launch later this year. The bookings for the new compact SUV from Honda will commence next month, from July 2023 onwards, and will be priced between Rs. 10.5 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The upcoming Honda Elevate will feature a single petrol engine option, coupled with two gearbox options. Moreover, the company also revealed its plan to launch 5 new SUVs in India within the next 3 years, along with an electric version of the compact SUV.

Under the hood, the new Honda Elevate compact SUV comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine that develops 119 bhp and 145 Nm coupled to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT unit. This is the same powertrain as the Honda City, however, the company is not offering a strong hybrid version for the SUV yet, and neither is there a diesel engine on offer.

Inside, as expected, the Honda Elevate gets a dual-tone theme with soft-touch materials on the dashboard, side panels, as well as on door panels. The 10.25-inch touchscreen is sourced from the Honda City, along with a 7-inch instrument panel, and wireless charger. Moreover, the Honda Elevate also comes with a boot capacity of 458L, the largest in the segment.

In terms of safety, the Honda Elevate brings with it Level-2 ADAS, similar to the Honda City, along with 6-airbags, Hill Start Assist, Honda Lane Watch, Rear View Camera with guidelines, and ISOFIX along with a three-point seatbelt for all passengers.