Honda Elevate Compact SUV Pre-Bookings Open, Launch In September

Honda Cars India has commenced pre-bookings of the Honda Elevate compact SUV at an initial token amount of Rs. 21,000. The launch and start of deliveries of the all-new Honda Elevate are scheduled for September. The newest entrant in the compact SUV will be offered with the same powertrain as the Honda City albeit without the e: HEV or strong hybrid variant and will rival 8 other compact SUVs in the market-- Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, MG Astor, as well as the upcoming Citroen C3 AirCross.

Also Read: Honda Elevate Compact SUV Debuts In India, Bookings Open In July

Yuichi Murata, Director, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd said, “The Honda Elevate has received tremendous response since its World Premiere in June 2023. We are excited to announce the opening of pre-launch bookings today for this strongly anticipated model, which will go on sale in September’23. Through meticulous research and extensive customer feedback, we have designed this car to cater to the evolving needs and desires of our target audience. We are confident that the new model Elevate is poised for tremendous success in the market.”

Also Read: Honda’s New Compact SUV To Be Called Elevate

At the time of the launch, the Honda Elevate will employ a single 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine developing 119 bhp and 145 Nm of peak torque, paired to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT unit. However, the company will not offer its strong hybrid version or the e:HEV trim with the Honda Elevate at the time of the launch, but this could possibly be the case in the future. There will also be no diesel engine version for the Honda Elevate, limiting the engine/transmission combinations.

In terms of dimensions, the Honda Elevate sits on the longest wheelbase in the segment, at 2,650 mm, and measures 4,312 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1,650 mm in height. The ground clearance of the Honda Elevate is 220 mm, while the boot space is 458-litre.

On the inside, the Honda Elevate comes with a well-appointed cabin and comes in a range of single-tone and dual-tone comprising of Phoenix Orange Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic and Meteoroid Gray Metallic. In terms of features, the Honda Elevate is equipped with a 7-inch driver’s display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, and a wireless charger.

In terms of safety features, the Honda Elevate compact SUV offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, VSA, Hill Assist System, pedestrian protection, a rear camera, ISOFX, and a lane watch camera. Additionally, the Honda Elevate also gets Honda Sensing ADAS tech from the City with Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and High-Beam Assist.